Platform Firmware Architect

HP•Spring, TX

6d•$130,700 - $205,200•Hybrid

About The Position

This role is responsible for overseeing the design, implementation, and maintenance of robust and scalable software systems. The role collaborates with cross-functional teams, including software developers, system administrators, and project managers, to create solutions that integrate seamlessly with existing infrastructure and deliver value to end-users. The role ensures the efficiency, reliability, and performance of software systems. The role provides guidance to other team members on developing validation execution plans for new technologies.

Requirements

Bachelor's in computer science, Information Systems, or any other related discipline or commensurate work experience or demonstrated competence.
Typically has 7-10 years of work experience, preferably in systems engineering, computer programming language, or a related field.
8+ years firmware development / architecture experience
BIOS / UEFI / Embedded Systems
Docking Station and Notebook PC architecture
USB-C / Power Delivery
USB, PCIe, I2C
Security firmware experience
ODM collaboration experience
C
C++
Python
Embedded Systems
Firmware Development
Embedded Linux
System Architecture
Device Drivers
Hardware/Firmware Integration
Git
CI/CD
Agile/Scrum
Code Reviews
System Design Reviews
Secure Boot
Firmware Update Architecture
Device Identity
Cryptography Fundamentals
Security Compliance

Nice To Haves

RTOS, Zephyr RTOS

Responsibilities

Oversees the installation, configuration, testing and maintenance of operating systems, application software, and system management tools.
Monitors and tests application performance for potential bottlenecks, identifies possible solutions, and works with developers to implement those fixes.
Optimizes software systems for performance, scalability, and resource efficiency to ensure optimal user experience.
Gathers all the system engineering requirements for the infrastructure components by working with engineering groups and other stakeholders.
Leads multiple project teams of other software systems engineers responsible for all stages of design and development for complex products and platforms, including solution design, analysis, coding, testing, and integration.
Manages and expands relationships with internal and outsourced development partners on software systems design and development.
Reviews and evaluates designs and project activities for compliance with systems design and development guidelines and standards; provides tangible feedback to improve product quality and mitigate failure risk.
Provides domain-specific expertise and overall software systems leadership and perspective to cross-organization projects, programs, and activities.
Drives innovation and integration of new technologies into projects and activities in the software systems design organization.
Provides guidance and mentoring to less-experienced staff members.