UEFI BIOS Engineer - Data Center HWE

Apple Inc.

Austin, TX, United States

2 months ago

Role details

Contract type

Permanent contract

Employment type

Full-time (> 32 hours)

Experience level

Expert

Experience required

6 years minimum

Working hours

Regular working hours

Job source

indeed.com

Tech stack

Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) Intelligent Platform Management Interface Bash Shell BIOS C++ (Programming Language) Computer Programming Data Centers Software Debugging Ethernet Firmware Python (Programming Language) PCI Express

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Universal Asynchronous Receiver/Transmitter Software Vulnerability Management Scripting Extensible Firmware Interface Programming Languages

Job description

We are seeking an UEFI BIOS Engineer to join our team and contribute to the development of the next-generation industry-standard server platforms. You will design the UEFI BIOS firmware architecture, collaborate with ODM to develop BIOS, and ensure its robustness against security threats. This is an excellent opportunity to make a significant impact and collaborate with highly skilled teams dedicated to engineering excellence. Your work will be instrumental in delivering features that uphold strong infrastructure reliability, serviceability, and security.”,”responsibilities”:”As a UEFI BIOS Engineer on the DCHWE team, you will:

Design and implement custom features for the UEFI BIOS.

Debug complex firmware issues.

Collaborate with cross-functional partners to bring up the system, validate the platform, and triage issues.

Requirements

Do you have experience in Programming languages?, We are seeking a curious and self-motivated UEFI BIOS Engineer to join our team and contribute to the development of next-generation industry-standard server platforms. Our work focuses on enhancing the reliability, serviceability and security of Apple datacenter systems. You will have the opportunity to make a significant impact and collaborate with highly skilled engineers committed to engineering excellence., Demonstrated ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic, and often ambiguous environment.

Expertise in server platform interfaces, including PCIe, I2C/I3C, SPI, PMBus, UART, GPIO, PECI/APML, and Ethernet controllers.

Strong debugging and problem-solving skills across HW/FW/SW boundaries, with effective collaboration with vendor and hardware teams.

Understanding the system security features, including secure/verified boot, firmware signing, TPM/ROT, SPDM, vulnerability management, and hardening at scale.

Collaborate with BMC and work on platform enablement. Familiarity with RAS concepts (fault management, telemetry, recovery).

Ability to anticipate, identify, and resolve technical and schedule challenges proactively.

Minimum Qualifications

BS/MS in EE/CE/CS, or equivalent industry experience.

6+ yrs as a UEFI BIOS or Firmware Engineer with UEFI BIOS experience

Strong C/C++ programming skills, including scripting in Bash and Python, are essential.

Gain an understanding of the AMI Aptio V and EDK2 development, as well as industry-standard specifications like ACPI, IPMI, PCIe, SMBIOS, and UEFI.