Hewlett Packard Enterprise
Hewlett Packard Enterprise
Hewlett Packard Enterprise develops enterprise technology for organizations running hybrid cloud and AI-driven operations. Its portfolio spans HPE ProLiant servers and HPE Cray high-performance computing, HPE Alletra storage, HPE Aruba networking, AI platforms and turnkey AI factories, and GreenLake as-a-service solutions. HPE also provides security capabilities such as Zero Trust and SASE, alongside professional, advisory, and support services that help large organizations modernize infrastructure, manage data-center environments, and deploy AI at scale.

Embedded BIOS Engineer

Develop UEFI firmware for HPE server and high-performance computing platforms, leading platform bring-up, debugging, validation, and delivery with cross-functional teams.

Description

  • Enable complex HPC platforms across BIOS, hardware, operating systems, and validation.
  • Support early platform definition, firmware implementation, debugging, and release readiness.
  • Develop and maintain BIOS enhancements, updates, and code changes for server and high-performance computing platforms.
  • Plan design, coding, integration, and validation work around product goals, platform architecture, hardware dependencies, and firmware requirements.
  • Create and execute BIOS and platform-firmware test plans, procedures, and documentation.
  • Debug and resolve firmware behavior, hardware initialization, and system integration issues.
  • Lead or coordinate projects with software engineers, hardware teams, BIOS vendors, and development partners.
  • Work with management, internal teams, and external development partners to track firmware design, project progress, technical risks, and issue resolution.
  • Represent system software engineering in complex BIOS and platform-firmware programs.
  • Mentor and guide less-experienced colleagues.
  • Develop software enhancements and code changes for systems software components.
  • Review designs and define coding, programming, and integration work in line with product architecture.
  • Lead teams delivering reliable, cost-effective, high-quality software solutions.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's or master's degree in computer science, information systems, or equivalent.
  • At least five years of BIOS development experience.
  • Expertise in C and C++.
  • Expertise in BIOS technologies spanning multiple processor families, chipsets, and platform architectures.
  • Expertise in UEFI firmware development, including platform initialization, driver development, debugging, and integration.
  • Experience porting BIOS from a third-party vendor implementation to a proprietary platform.
  • Experience with Linux development environments, build tools, scripting, and firmware debugging workflows.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills for complex hardware, firmware, and system integration issues.
  • Experience designing software systems for multiple platform types and hardware configurations.
  • Experience with firmware testing methods, including test-plan development, debugging workflows, automation, test scripts, and tools.
  • Excellent written and spoken English communication skills.
  • Ability to clearly explain product architectures, firmware design proposals, technical trade-offs, and recommended options.
  • Preferred experience with server platform bring-up, silicon initialization, ACPI, SMBIOS, IPMI or Redfish-related firmware interfaces, secure boot, firmware update flows, board-level debug tools, and work with BIOS vendors or silicon partners.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive benefits supporting physical, financial, and emotional wellbeing.
  • Programs for personal and professional development.
  • Flexibility to manage work and personal needs.
  • An inclusive workplace.
  • Employee benefits available in the United States.

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