Staff Firmware Engineer (Embedded)

TL;DR

Staff Firmware Engineer (Embedded): Developing and implementing low-level firmware and platform software for advanced Compute, Storage, and Custom ASIC platforms with an accent on BMC/OpenBMC management and system observability. Focus on building low-level drivers, optimizing management controller firmware, and ensuring seamless system integration on real hardware.

Location: Taipei (Onsite)

Company

hirify.global is a leading semiconductor company providing essential data infrastructure solutions across enterprise, cloud, and AI architectures.

What you will do

• Design and develop firmware and platform software for Compute, Storage, and Custom ASIC solutions.
• Develop and maintain BMC/OpenBMC-based management firmware for hardware reference platforms.
• Partner with hardware teams to bring up and validate BMC and system platforms.
• Implement and optimize management controller firmware to improve platform observability and testability.
• Develop low-level drivers and platform services including USB, I2C, I3C, SPI, and PCIe VDM.
• Create test plans, automate validation, and contribute to CI/CD pipelines for firmware qualification.

Requirements

• Proficiency in C/C++ programming and debugging.
• Hands-on experience with OpenBMC or other BMC firmware stacks.
• Experience with Linux-based firmware development in embedded environments.
• Familiarity with Yocto/OpenEmbedded build systems.
• Strong knowledge of Arm Cortex-M, Cortex-A, and RISC-V cores.
• Must be eligible to access export-controlled information under U.S. export control laws.

Nice to have

• Familiarity with OpenBMC upstream contributions or customization.
• Proficiency in Zephyr, Tock, or other RTOS.
• Knowledge of management protocols like MCTP, PLDM, IPMI, and Redfish.

Culture & Benefits

• Collaborative, transparent, and inclusive work environment.
• Significant growth potential within a global semiconductor leader.
• Access to tools and resources for professional development and innovation.

Hiring process

• Interviews will evaluate individual experience and communication skills in real time.
• Use of AI tools during interviews is strictly prohibited and will result in disqualification.