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# Senior Firmware Engineer

- **Company:** RJT Compuquest, Inc.
- **Location:** Raleigh, NC, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $114,400 - $124,800
- **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, Multiplatform
- **Published:** November 9, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.careerbuilder.com/job-details/senior-firmware-engineer-raleigh-nc--01f15794-9bca-45da-8f69-b7b91e1f4b2d

## About the Role

Computer Firmware, Computer Firmware, PCI Express (PCI-E), Multiplatform/Cross-Platform, Switching Architecture, Identify Issues, GPU (Graphics Processing Unit), Interoperability Testing, Root Cause Analysis, Problem Solving Skills, * 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

* 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.