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# Staff Firmware Engineer - Platform Firmware Resiliency

- **Company:** Axiado Corp
- **Location:** San Jose, CA, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $80,000.0 - $200,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Software System Penetration Testing, BIOS, C++ (Programming Language), Cloud Computing, Software Debugging, Software Design Patterns, Embedded Software, Firmware, Field-Programmable Gate Array (FPGA), Joint Test Action (IEEE Standards), Secure Coding, Strategies of Testing, Extensible Firmware Interface, Information Technology, U-Boot
- **Published:** September 4, 2026
- **Apply:** https://startup.jobs/sr-staff-firmware-engineer-platform-firmware-resiliency-pfr-axiado-com-8243479

## About the Role

* Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or related field.

 * 20+ years of experience in embedded software development, with a strong background in C/C++.

 * Strong understanding of Platform Firmware Resiliency concepts and NIST SP 800-193 requirements.

 * Experience with secure boot, measured boot, and cryptographic verification of firmware.

 * Familiarity with UEFI/BIOS architecture, BMC firmware, and FPGA firmware update flows.

 * Hands-on experience with hardware root-of-trust solutions (e.g., Intel PFR, TPM 2.0).

 * Strong debugging skills, including use of JTAG, logic analyzers, and protocol analyzers.

 * Experience with Intel Server Platform Services (SPS) or similar management engines is a plus.

 * Familiarity with secure firmware update protocols (e.g., capsule updates, signed images).

 * Knowledge of supply chain security for firmware components.

## Description

* Own PFR architecture and implementation for multiple product lines.

 * Design and develop secure firmware modules that implement protections for BIOS, FPGA, BMC, and other critical platform firmware.

 * Integrate and validate hardware root-of-trust solutions (e.g., Intel PFR, TPM, cryptographic accelerators).

 * Implement firmware recovery mechanisms to restore integrity after detection of corruption or compromise.

 * Perform threat modeling and risk assessments specific to firmware-level attacks.

 * Develop test strategies for validating PFR capabilities, including attack simulation and penetration testing.

 * Ensure compliance with NIST SP 800-193 and relevant platform security guidelines.

 * Collaborate with cross-functional teams (hardware, BIOS, security, cloud) to ensure seamless integration of PFR features.

 * Mentor engineers in firmware security principles, secure coding practices, and resiliency design patterns.


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