BMC Firmware Engineer

Job Title: BMC Firmware Engineer

Job Description

The BMC Firmware Engineer is responsible for the design, development, and debugging of embedded firmware for servers and data center platforms. This role focuses on enabling independent, out-of-band management capabilities, ensuring systems can be monitored and controlled remotely—even when the host operating system is offline. As part of the Engineering Services team, you will support engineering and operation teams with technical expertise in electronics, operational software, and systems integration.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain BMC firmware solutions using embedded C and C++ in a Linux-based environment.

• Implement industry specifications and protocols such as OpenBMC, Redfish, IPMI, and other Distributed Management Task Force (DMTF) standards.

• Develop firmware to interface with server hardware components, including sensors, power supplies, and peripherals, using protocols such as I²C, SPI, and UART.

• Implement key BMC features including remote monitoring, power management, event logging, and remote keyboard-video-mouse (KVM) access.

• Collaborate with hardware design and platform architecture teams to ensure proper BMC integration during hardware bring-up and validation.

• Maintain security measures for BMC access, including user authentication, secure firmware updates, and vulnerability prevention.

• Use debugging tools and methodologies to diagnose and resolve system-level issues related to BMC and hardware interaction.

• Prepare and maintain technical documentation, including design specifications, test plans, and release notes.

• Provide guidance to junior engineers and take ownership of small to mid-sized projects.

Essential Skills

• Proficiency in C and C++ programming for embedded systems.

• Hands-on experience with embedded Linux and OpenBMC framework.

• Strong understanding of server hardware architecture and communication protocols (I²C, SPI, UART, PCIe).

• Ability to troubleshoot and debug complex system-level interactions.

• Effective communication skills for cross-functional collaboration.

• Ability to work independently on most assignments and provide technical leadership on smaller projects.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Familiarity with DMTF standards such as Redfish, MCTP, PLDM, and SPDM.

• Experience with System-on-a-Chip (SoC) architectures, particularly ARM-based systems.

• Knowledge of scripting languages (e.g., Python, Shell) for automation and testing.

• Exposure to Agile development methodologies.

• Understanding of firmware security principles.

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related technical field.

• 2–5 years of hands-on embedded firmware development experience, specifically with BMC systems.

• Demonstrated ability to lead tasks or small projects with limited supervision.

Work Environment

The position is onsite, providing opportunities to work closely with hardware components and engage in hands-on development. The work environment is collaborative, involving cross-functional teams in engineering services, requiring effective communication and technical expertise.

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Fremont, CA.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $120000.00 - $150000.00/yr.

• 401(k)• Dental insurance• Health insurance• Paid time off• Vision insurance

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Fremont,CA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Dec 8, 2025.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

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