BIOS Senior/Lead Software Engineer (Firmware)

TL;DR

BIOS Senior/Lead Software Engineer (Firmware): Developing and maintaining CPU firmware, BIOS, and boot loader software for networking products with an accent on low-level system initialization and secure booting. Focus on integrating new CPU architectures, debugging complex firmware issues, and collaborating with hardware teams to ensure system reliability.

Location: Santa Clara, CA, USA

Salary: $140,000–$210,000

Company

hirify.global is an industry leader in data-driven, client-to-cloud networking solutions for large data centers, campus, and routing environments.

What you will do

• Design, develop, and maintain low-level CPU software for networking hardware.
• Develop automated validation tests using C, C++, and Python.
• Collaborate with hardware engineers and vendors to qualify new CPUs and components.
• Analyze and resolve complex firmware and boot loader issues in customer networks.
• Contribute features to upstream open-source BIOS communities.
• Provide technical leadership and mentor junior engineers.

Requirements

• BS/MS/PhD in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or Computer Engineering.
• Minimum 3–8 years of relevant experience depending on degree level.
• Expert knowledge of C programming.
• Extensive experience with CPU firmware, BIOS, and boot loader development.
• Hands-on experience with board bring-up and troubleshooting low-level firmware.
• Familiarity with x86 and ARM CPU architectures.

Culture & Benefits

• Competitive base pay with potential for discretionary bonuses and equity.
• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Commitment to diversity, inclusion, and work-life balance.
• Opportunity to work on industry-leading networking technology.