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# Firmware Engineer 1

- **Company:** CYNET SYSTEMS INC.
- **Location:** Austin, TX, United States
- **Experience:** Experienced
- **Salary:** $115,232.0 - $121,618.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** C (Programming Language), JavaScript (Programming Language), Intelligent Platform Management Interface, BIOS, C++ (Programming Language), Computer Programming, Software Debugging, Linux, Device Drivers, Firmware, Joint Test Action (IEEE Standards), Python (Programming Language), Linux Kernel, Open Source Technology, PCI Express, Shell Script, Software Engineering, Universal Asynchronous Receiver/Transmitter, Serial Peripheral Interface, Gerrit, Git, Software Version Control
- **Published:** September 14, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.dice.com/job-detail/619fa4db-a8e7-498a-9b2b-ffa745d68d79

## About the Role

* Previous BMC Firmware development experience (e.g., Dell iDRAC, Dell CMC, HP iLo).
 * Experience with Open Source Baseboard Management Controller (BMC) Software Stack (OpenBMC).
 * Programming experience in JavaScript, Shell Scripting, Python, C, and C++.
 * Knowledge of low-level protocols including I2c, I3c, JTAG, SPI, eSPI, UART, and PCIe.
 * Proficiency with source version control systems like Git and review tools like Gerrit.
 * Working knowledge of Linux Kernel programming and Linux driver development experience (JTAG, I2C, SPI).
 * Hands-on experience working with Reference Boards.
 * Experience with Linux gcc build and debug tools.
 * Strong debug methodology and skills.
 * Experience in server manageability architecture.
 * Knowledge of software development process methodology.
 * Knowledge of industry standard initiatives such as Redfish, PLDM, MCTP, and manageability protocols such as IPMI.
 * 4+ years of firmware development experience.
 * 2+ years of manageability firmware experience., * OpenBMC.
 * JavaScript.
 * Shell Scripting.
 * Python.
 * C.
 * C++.
 * I2c.
 * I3c.
 * JTAG.
 * SPI.
 * eSPI.
 * UART.
 * PCIe.
 * Git.
 * Gerrit.
 * Linux Kernel.
 * Linux Driver Development., * BSEE, BSCS, or BSCE degree or higher.
 * Strong verbal and written communication skills.

## Description

* Develop robust, innovative OpenBMC firmware releases for customer reference boards.
 * Coordinate with architects, BIOS developers, vendors, and quality assurance teams.
 * Perform BMC firmware development in an OpenBMC environment.
 * Upstream work to the OpenBMC community and troubleshoot existing designs.
 * Employ solid software methodologies and manageability design expertise to ensure on-schedule, defect-free firmware deliveries.
 * Focus on continuous feature and code improvement.


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