Overview
As a BIOS Firmware Engineer you will work as part of a Research and Development team responsible for developing, testing, and debugging Firmware and embedded system software that interface with NetApp storage Operating System. The overall focus of the Firmware R&D group is on competitive market and customer requirements, supportability, technology advances, product quality, product cost and time-to-market. Firmware engineers focus on enhancements to existing products as well as new product development. This position requires an individual to be creative, a quick learner, driven to produce results and demonstrates the ability to lead small teams or projects.
Responsibilities
* Develop, test, and debug firmware and embedded system software for NetApp storage systems.
* Collaborate with the Firmware R&D team to address market and customer requirements, improve supportability, and advance technology.
* Contribute to enhancements of existing products and participate in new product development.
* Lead small teams or projects as needed.
Qualifications
* Proven experience in ARM/Intel based Server platform BIOS development.
* Experience with subsystems on Intel x86, AMD x86, ARM architectures and peripherals such as PCIe, SATA, USB, I2C, sensors, SPI, Flash, DRAM.
* Development experience in UEFI BIOS/GRUB, Linux secure boot, device drivers / networking stack, memory model on Intel or AMD X86 CPU architectures.
* Experience with Linux/POSIX programming and embedded system development.
* Experience with build tools/kernel updates.
* Platform firmware/UEFI BIOS development and experience in C/C++, Python/Shell programming, Windows and/or Linux OS/Kernel debugging skills.
* Platform infrastructure: Device drivers (Ethernet, FPGA drivers, security modules) on Linux systems.
* Exposure to AMI or Insyde BIOS is a plus.
* Experience reading datasheets / schematics, and developing drivers, ACPI code accordingly.
* Debugging skills and experience using hardware and memory debugging tools such as Arm, gdb or Intel tools.
* Hands-on experience in hardware-firmware co-design and board bring-up; SoCs and/or Customer Reference Platforms a plus.
* Experience in writing Design and Functional specifications.
* Effective interpersonal, teamwork, and communication skills; strong analysis and problem-solving abilities; ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment.
Education
* A minimum of 7 years of experience is required. 8 to 9 years of experience is preferred.
* A Bachelor of Science Degree in Electrical Engineering or Computer Science, a master’s degree, or a PhD; or equivalent experience is required.
* Demonstrated ability to complete multiple, moderately complex technical tasks; proven track record of meeting tight deadlines without sacrificing quality.
Compensation and Benefits
The salary offered will be determined by the candidate\'s location, qualifications, experience, and education and may be outside of this range. Final compensation packages are competitive and in line with industry standards, reflecting a variety of factors, and include a comprehensive benefits package. This may cover Health Insurance, Life Insurance, Retirement or Pension Plans, Paid Time Off (PTO), various Leave options, Performance-Based Incentives, employee stock purchase plan, and/or restricted stocks (RSUs), with all offerings subject to regional variations and governed by local laws, regulations, and company policies. Benefits may vary by country and region, and further details will be provided as part of the recruitment process.
At NetApp, we embrace a hybrid working environment designed to strengthen connection, collaboration, and culture for all employees. This means that most roles will have some level of in-office and/or in-person expectations, which will be shared during the recruitment process.
Equal Opportunity Employer
NetApp is firmly committed to Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and to compliance with all laws that prohibit employment discrimination based on age, race, color, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, religion, disability or genetic information, pregnancy, and any protected classification.
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