Lead Firmware Developer / Engineer

Responsibilities

Join our team of Firmware Engineers dedicated to crafting the most secure systems for our clients to deploy their enterprise applications. At IBM, we focus on Z systems, the advanced mainframes that power critical workloads with intensive IO operations. As a Firmware Engineer, you will play a vital role in developing IO enablement firmware and boot firmware for z Servers, ensuring seamless operation and robust security.Your primary responsibilities include:

Firmware Development:Design, Develop and maintain firmware for IBM z Systems, with a focus on IO enablement and boot firmware.

Programming Expertise:Utilize C, C++ programming expertise in Linux environments to write and debug code effectively.

Global Collaboration:Collaborate with a global team to design and implement firmware solutions, ensuring compatibility with Linux, zOS, and zVM operating systems.

Communication Skills:Demonstrate strong communication skills to effectively interact with team members and stakeholders.

Agile Approach:Contribute to Agile methodologies and CI/CD practices within the Linux development environment, utilizing GitHub for version control.

Required education
Bachelor's Degree

Preferred education
Master's Degree

Required technical and professional expertise

Expertise in Firmware Development:Extensive experience in developing firmware solutions for complex systems.

IO Domain Knowledge:Deep understanding of IO protocols such as PCIe, I2C, and SPI.

Linux Systems Programming Knowledge:Proficiency in Linux internals and systems programming using C.

Basic Knowledge in Object Oriented Programming (C++):Familiarity with C++ for object-oriented programming tasks.

Good Communication Skills:Ability to communicate effectively within a global team environment.

Linux Development Environment:Experience with GitHub, CI/CD pipelines, and Agile methodologies.

Knowledge of Linux Internals:Understanding of the inner workings of the Linux operating system.