Back End Developer

Job Title : OpenBMC Firmware Developer (5+ Years Experience)

Location : Chennai, India (Hybrid Work Model)

Job Type : Full-Time

About the Role :

We are seeking an experienced OpenBMC Firmware Developer to join our engineering team in Chennai. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience with BMC (Baseboard Management Controller) development using the OpenBMC framework, strong Linux system programming skills, and an understanding of embedded systems. This is a hybrid role offering flexibility along with the opportunity to work on cutting-edge server and datacenter hardware technologies.

Key Responsibilities :

Design, develop, and maintain firmware solutions based on the OpenBMC platform.

Work on Yocto-based Linux distributions for embedded BMC systems.

Implement and maintain IPMI, Redfish, PLDM and other BMC protocols and features.

Collaborate with hardware and software teams to bring up new platforms.

Debug complex system-level issues involving hardware, firmware, and software.

Contribute to upstream OpenBMC development and engage with the community, where applicable.

Write and maintain clear documentation for firmware and system features.

Support secure boot, BIOS / UEFI interactions, and firmware update mechanisms.

Required Skills & Qualifications :

5+ years of experience in embedded systems firmware development.

Hands-on experience with OpenBMC and Yocto Project .

Proficient in C, C++ , and scripting languages like Python or Shell .

Strong understanding of Linux kernel , device drivers, and system bring-up.

Experience with I2C, SPI, UART , and other low-level hardware interfaces.

Familiarity with IPMI, Redfish, PLDM , and other BMC standards.

Strong debugging skills using tools like JTAG, gdb, strace , etc.

Comfortable working with Git and open-source collaboration tools.

Preferred Qualifications :

Experience contributing to the OpenBMC upstream community .

Knowledge of server hardware platforms, including x86 or ARM-based SoCs .

Familiarity with security features such as secure boot, TPM, and cryptographic libraries.

Exposure to UEFI / BIOS development or interaction with system firmware.

Soft Skills :

Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.

Excellent verbal and written communication.

Ability to work independently and in a collaborative environment.

Willingness to adapt to new tools, technologies, and processes.

Benefits :

Competitive salary and performance-based incentives.

Flexible hybrid work environment.

Opportunity to work on innovative hardware and firmware solutions.

Professional growth and learning opportunities.