Firmware Development Engineer

Job description

Firmware Development Engineer

  

Job Description:

   

The successful candidate will be expected to leverage their knowledge of project planning, hardware / software design, hardware / software testing, PMF best practices, computer architecture, and their understanding of partner / customer needs to design, develop, integrate, test, and ultimately support high quality firmware for time-to-market delivery of the HPE roadmap. Included will be:

·  Designs enhancements, updates, and programming changes for portions and subsystems of firmware, including DSP, embedded code, UEFI drivers, UEFI applications and BIOS/UEFI.
·  Analyzes design and determines coding, programming, and integration activities required based on general objectives and knowledge of overall architecture of product or solution.
·  Writes and executes complete testing plans, protocols, and documentation for assigned portion of application; identifies and debugs, and creates solutions for issues with code and integration into application architecture.
·  Leads a project team of other firmware engineers and internal and outsourced development partners to develop reliable, cost effective and high quality solutions for assigned systems portion or subsystem.
·  Collaborates and communicates with management, internal, and outsourced development partners regarding firmware design status, project progress, and issue resolution.
·  Represents the firmware engineering team for all phases of larger and more- complex development projects.
·  Provides guidance and mentoring to less- experienced staff members.

Education and Experience Required:

·  Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Electrical Engineering, or equivalent.
·  4-6 years of experience in firmware/software development.

Knowledge and Skills:

·  Expertise in multiple firmware design tools and languages.
·  Strong analytical and problem solving skills.
·  Designing firmware, including interaction and integration with hardware design.
·  Knowledge of operating systems, computer architecture, software engineering, data structures, software/hardware interfacing, and of fault tolerant computing principles / practices / scale up system design
·  Firmware testing methodology, including writing and execution of test plans, debugging, and testing scripts and tools.
·  Excellent written and verbal communication skills; mastery in English and local language.
·  Ability to effectively communicate product architectures, design proposals and negotiate options at management levels.Strong analytical and problem solving skills.
·  Very knowledgeable in C, C++ and Perl and Python scripting languages
·  Experienced in OS/Firmware interaction and debugging multiprocessor code
·  Leading and working with cross-functional teams (HW and SW) as well as practical experience in all phases of the software development lifecycle.
·  Strong communication, teamwork, and collaboration skills working that extend across cultural an ethnic backgrounds.

Job:
Engineering

Job Level:
Specialist

    

Hewlett Packard Enterprise is EEO F/M/Protected Veteran/ Individual with Disabilities.

   

HPE will comply with all applicable laws related to the use of arrest and conviction records, including the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance and similar laws and will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories.