Jabil - Lead Firmware Engineer - C / C++

JabilDelhi

24 days ago

Job description

Job Summary :

We are seeking a highly experienced and hands-on Lead Firmware Engineer to lead the development of embedded firmware, specifically in BMC (Baseboard Management Controller) or OpenBMC platforms.

This role involves end-to-end ownership of firmware design, development, integration, testing, and delivery within high-performance server or embedded systems environments.

As a lead, you will work closely with cross-functional teams including hardware, software, QA, and product management to deliver robust and scalable firmware solutions, while mentoring a team of firmware engineers and ensuring best practices in embedded development.

Key Responsibilities :

Lead the design, development, debugging, and validation of firmware for BMC / OpenBMC platforms, ensuring alignment with hardware architecture and product requirements.
Review and manage source code repositories (Git), conduct peer code reviews, and enforce best practices for version control and code quality.
Create, review, and maintain High-Level Design (HLD) and Low-Level Design (LLD) documents.
Collaborate with hardware engineers to co-review schematics and board designs to ensure firmware compatibility and support.
Drive firmware development across Agile / Scrum sprints, including daily standups, sprint planning, and status updates.
Follow and improve CI / CD pipelines for firmware build, validation, and release processes.
Perform unit testing, debugging, and validation of firmware modules based on functional specifications.
Draft and maintain comprehensive technical documentation, including design specs, user manuals, and release notes.
Communicate and coordinate with cross-functional teams to manage dependencies, blockers, and delivery timelines.
Contribute to technical proposals, conduct feasibility assessments, and mitigate technical risks.
Lead and mentor junior firmware engineers, fostering a culture of learning and technical excellence.

Required Technical Skills & Experience :

Minimum 3 years of embedded firmware development experience, including BMC or OpenBMC platforms.

Proficient in C and C++ programming, with strong knowledge of embedded system design and debugging tools.

Solid understanding of Linux OS internals, device drivers, and kernel / application-level development.

Experience with low-level hardware protocols and interfaces such as :

1. I2C / I3C

2. PMBUS

3. SPI, UART, JTAG

4. GPIO / SGPIO

Deep understanding of IPMI 2.0, DCMI 1.5, and related features including :

1. SDR, FRU, SEL, SOL

2. LAN, IPMB, KCS, Event Log

3. ME, NM, PECI, PEF

Hands-on experience porting BMC firmware to custom hardware.

Familiarity with BMC Web UI, Redfish APIs, and REST-based management interfaces.

Experience working on at least one complete server project cycle from design to post-release support

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