Software Engineer R&D (Senior Role)

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Job Title: Software Engineer – Senior Level

Department: Design and Engineering

Job Summary: Lead design, code, and debug embedded software (BMC/BIOS) for server and network switch systems, working on low-level components that interface directly with hardware to deliver core platform functionality.

Key Responsibilities

Firmware Development

• Lead coding firmware for various network switch/server components, including BIOS/UEFI, OS/NOS, Service Manual, BMC and device‑level firmware for PCIe devices (e.g., NICs, storage controllers).
• Plan implementation and optimize features related to network switch/server system boot, power management, thermal control, sensor monitoring, error handling, and security.

Hardware Interaction & Bring‑up

• Accountable and partner with team for hardware bring‑up activities for new switch/server platforms, diagnosing and resolving issues at the hardware‑firmware interface.
• Partner closely with hardware/FPGA engineers to implement firmware requirements, analyze schematics, and verify optimal hardware‑software interaction.
• Expert in utilizing hardware debugging tools for root‑cause analysis.

System Integration & Validation

• Develop system to integrate firmware components with hardware, operating systems, and higher‑level software.
• Responsible for system‑level validation, including functional, performance, stress, and reliability testing.
• Lead team to analyze test failures to identify firmware‑related root causes and implement corrective actions.
• Responsible for defining test plans and improving test coverage for firmware.

Standards & Best Practices

• Develop secure coding practices and contribute to robust, maintainable, and well‑documented codebases.
• Lead code reviews to ensure quality and consistency.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master’s degree in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in related embedded software or firmware development, preferably in Enterprise equipment, network/server product, computing or embedded systems.
• Strong proficiency in C/C++/Linux programming languages.
• Hands‑on experience with embedded systems debugging using tools like JTAG, GDB, logic analyzers, and oscilloscopes.
• Expert in computer architecture, microcontrollers, and common hardware interfaces (e.g., I2C, SPI, UART, PCIe, USB, GPIO).
• Experience with BIOS/UEFI or BMC firmware interface and usage.
• Proficiency with network switch/server hardware components (CPUs, ASIC, chipsets, memory, storage, network interfaces).
• Ability to read and understand hardware schematics and datasheets.
• Excellent problem‑solving skills and attention to detail.
• Experience with scripting languages (Python, Bash) for automation, testing, and build systems.
• Knowledge of industry standards like IPMI, Redfish, ACPI.
• Good knowledge of various server management and monitoring tools.
• Expert with Linux system and command /SONIC.
• Experience with version control systems.

Additional Requirements

• Excellent problem‑solving and analytical skills.
• Inspired to be a world class R&D member.
• Have a can‑do attitude, with leadership and drive to attain new heights.
• Flexibility to work and explore different technology domains.
• Possess good interpersonal and communication skills.
• Good verbal and written communication skills with the ability to interact and work well with internal and external customers.
• Ability to travel if required.

Seniority Level

• Mid‑Senior level

Employment type

• Full‑time

Job Function

• Engineering and Information Technology

Industries

• Data Infrastructure and Analytics