Staff Firmware And Operating System Engineer

OverviewStaff Firmware and Operating System Engineer Join to apply for the Staff Firmware and Operating System Engineer role at OPENCHIP & SOFTWARE TECHNOLOGIES.RoleDevelop low- (BIOS, firmware, device drivers) and mid-level software (emulation, simulation, and virtualization) to enable the use of Openchip’s novel hardware features and accelerators, bringing visible improvements to end users.ResponsibilitiesUnderstand the technical landscape of their project and make decisions about it.Make independent technical contributions, especially for the most foundational or challenging parts of the project.Develop and maintain low-level software (BIOS and firmware) for novel hardware architectures.Develop and maintain device drivers for operating systems (mainly Linux) to expose novel hardware features (e.g., telemetry) and acceleration, as well as to support their emulation and virtualization.Provide monitoring, instrumentation, and telemetry to export system status and health metrics.Provide workload control and configuration, and API entry points to allow remote operation.Configure and extend emulation, simulation, and virtualization software.Interact with engineers and leads from their and other teams to unblock issues or to reach consensus on technical topics.In particular: work with hardware teams influencing hardware/software co-design and work with teams developing middleware.Provide technical guidance to more junior team members, act as a mentor, review design documents and code changes for correctness and quality, identify opportunities for code and/or process improvements, and loop in directors as needed for risk or area-level feedback.Collaborate with program managers for task and deliverable tracking, as well as process improvements.Communicate technical topics to less technical parts of the organization.QualificationsBachelor or Master’s degree in a relevant field.Experience in the relevant field (more than 10 years).Solid knowledge about computer architecture (CPU, cache and memory hierarchy, buses).Good understanding of pre-boot and boot process, and Linux kernel internals.Knowledge about compilation and linking process (toolchains, object file formats, binutils, dynamic loading).Solid knowledge of low-level development languages (C, Rust).Experience with assembly language (of any architecture).Experience with standard tools for source control (git), continuous integration, task management (Jira).Preferred QualificationsExperience with RISC-V development at the assembly-language level.Experience with kernel and/or device driver development.Experience with emulators and simulators (Qemu, Gem5, Spike).Experience with hypervisor technology (KVM, Xen).Experience with open source software development.Experience with system boot technology (UEFI/EDK2, ACPI, u-boot, devicetree).Soft SkillsWithin- and cross-team collaboration at the technical level.Experience leading teams at the technical level (not necessarily with a formal management role).What we offerJoin an innovative team and experience company growth.We believe in investing in our employees and providing them with the opportunities they need to grow and develop their careers.Enjoy a hybrid work environment.We also offer flexible schedule.We offer a remuneration that values your experience.The position will have the base in Barcelona.About the companyWe are looking for outstanding people willing to join our mission to change this industry and help to build a better world.If you feel identified with Openchip, please contact us.We can offer a competitive compensation package in a flexible work schema that will help you to keep a balance between your personal and professional life.At Openchip & Software Technologies S.L., we believe a diverse and inclusive team is the key to groundbreaking ideas.We foster a work environment where everyone feels valued, respected, and empowered to reach their full potential - regardless of race, gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or gender identity.Seniority levelMid-Senior levelEmployment typeFull-timeJob functionInformation TechnologyIndustries: Software DevelopmentReferrals increase your chances of interviewing at OPENCHIP & SOFTWARE TECHNOLOGIES by 2xGet notified about new Operating System Engineer jobs in Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain.#J-*****-Ljbffr

Bachelor or Master’s degree in a relevant field. Experience in the relevant field (more than 10 years). Solid knowledge about computer architecture (CPU, cache and memory hierarchy, buses). Good understanding of pre-boot and boot process, and Linux kernel internals. Knowledge about compilation and linking process (toolchains, object file formats, binutils, dynamic loading). Solid knowledge of low-level development languages (C, Rust). Experience with assembly language (of any architecture). Experience with standard tools for source control (git), continuous integration, task management (Jira). Preferred Qualifications Experience with RISC-V development at the assembly-language level. Experience with kernel and/or device driver development. Experience with emulators and simulators (Qemu, Gem5, Spike). Experience with hypervisor technology (KVM, Xen). Experience with open source software development. Experience with system boot technology (UEFI/EDK2, ACPI, u-boot, devicetree). Soft Skills Within- and cross-team collaboration at the technical level. Experience leading teams at the technical level (not necessarily with a formal management role).

Join an innovative team and experience company growth. We believe in investing in our employees and providing them with the opportunities they need to grow and develop their careers. Enjoy a hybrid work environment. We also offer flexible schedule. We offer a remuneration that values your experience. The position will have the base in Barcelona. About the company We are looking for outstanding people willing to join our mission to change this industry and help to build a better world. If you feel identified with Openchip, please contact us. We can offer a competitive compensation package in a flexible work schema that will help you to keep a balance between your personal and professional life. At Openchip & Software Technologies S.L., we believe a diverse and inclusive team is the key to groundbreaking ideas. We foster a work environment where everyone feels valued, respected, and empowered to reach their full potential - regardless of race, gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or gender identity. Seniority level Mid-Senior level Employment type Full-time Job function Information Technology Industries: Software Development Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at OPENCHIP & SOFTWARE TECHNOLOGIES by 2x Get notified about new Operating System Engineer jobs in Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain. #J-*****-Ljbffr