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# Senior Firmware Engineer

- **Company:** Zenith Services
- **Location:** Morrisville, NC, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $94,000.0 - $138,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Board Bringup, Artificial Intelligence, C++ (Programming Language), Data Centers, Software Debugging, Linux on Embedded Systems, Firmware, Interoperability, PCI Express, Broadcom, Systems Integration, Graphics Processing Unit (GPU), Extensible Firmware Interface, Server Operating Systems & Platforms
- **Published:** September 25, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.careerjet.com/jobad/us36fa560a484f36fccf0bf4786d938840

## About the Role

* 7+ years of firmware or embedded systems development experience.
 * Strong C/C++ and Embedded Linux expertise.
 * Experience with PCIe architecture, PCIe switches, and server platform firmware.
 * Hands-on experience with hardware-software integration and low-level debugging.
 * Familiarity with data center, storage, AI, or HPC platforms.

Preferred Qualifications

 * Experience with Broadcom PCIe switch technologies (Atlas/PEX family).
 * Knowledge of UEFI, BMC/XClarity, Redfish, CXL, GPUs, and accelerator-based systems.
 * Experience working with OEM server platforms and platform validation teams.

Success Criteria

 * Successful Atlas 3 enablement across targeted platforms.
 * Minimal disruption to existing Atlas 2 products.
 * Accelerated qualification, improved platform stability, and timely product readiness.

## Description

Looking for a senior firmware engineer to support the migration of multiple enterprise platforms from Broadcom Atlas 2 to Atlas 3 PCIe switch technology. This initiative requires firmware adaptation, platform integration, validation, and sustainment support to ensure continuity of existing products while enabling next-generation capabilities.
Key Responsibilities

 * Support migration from Atlas 2 to Atlas 3 PCIe switch architecture across multiple platforms.
 * Develop and validate switch firmware changes required for feature parity and platform compatibility.
 * Work with hardware, firmware, and architecture teams to support board bring-up, integration, and troubleshooting.
 * Assist with PCIe switch configuration, DMA routing, GPU-to-GPU communication, and interoperability testing.
 * Perform root-cause analysis and resolve firmware and platform issues during qualification and deployment.
 * Support sustainment of Atlas 2-based platforms while Atlas 3 migration activities are underway.


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