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# Lead BIOS Firmware Engineer

- **Company:** Gables Search
- **Location:** Huntsville, AL, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $87,100.0 - $157,450.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** C (Programming Language), X86 Architecture, Computing Platforms, Intelligent Platform Management Interface, BIOS, Software Debugging, Linux on Embedded Systems, Embedded Software, Serial ATA, Firmware, Field-Programmable Gate Array (FPGA), PCI Express, Real-Time Operating Systems, USB, Extensible Firmware Interface, Peripherals, Git, U-Boot, Jenkins
- **Published:** September 20, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.careerjet.com/job/us2aee023fb2bc182a68bc029ac6e624fe/eaa

## About the Role

Practical experience in UEFI BIOS development, not just maintenance of BIOS-dependent systems
Direct involvement in porting, customization, and setup of BIOS for new boards
Proficiency in C programming and embedded development at a low level
Familiarity with Intel x86/x86-64 architecture and platform initialization
Knowledge of AMI BIOS, Intel reference BIOS, or similar commercial BIOS platforms
Strong grasp of hardware/firmware interaction, registers, memory, and peripherals
Experience in debugging newly developed hardware running BIOS code that you contributed to
Ability to work full-time at the Huntsville location
Additional experience with Secure Boot, AMD Ryzen, ARM, IPMI, U-Boot, Embedded Linux, VPX/OpenVPX, RTOS, Git, Jenkins, or defense/aerospace systems is advantageous.

## Description

We are seeking a Lead BIOS Firmware Engineer to play a key role in the development of innovative products for rugged embedded computing platforms in challenging defense, aerospace, and industrial settings.
This position involves hands-on work in creating, adapting, and tailoring BIOS for newly designed hardware. Collaboration with hardware, FPGA, firmware, and software engineers is essential from the early stages of board setup to final production.
Candidates must have the legal right to work in the United States without the need for employer sponsorship.
Responsibilities
Design and customize UEFI BIOS for new Intel/x86 embedded systems
Modify AMI or Intel reference BIOS for new hardware configurations
Take the lead on BIOS setup and initialization for new boards
Troubleshoot hardware, firmware, memory, register, and peripheral issues at a low level
Verify interfaces such as PCI Express, USB, SATA, and other board-level functions
Cooperate with hardware and firmware colleagues to address integration challenges
Provide ongoing support for BIOS development, from testing to manufacturing


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