System Firmware Developer

Introduction
At IBM work is more than a job – it’s a calling: To build. To design. To code. To consult. To think along with clients and sell. To make markets. To invent. To collaborate. Not just to do something better but to attempt things you’ve never thought possible. Are you ready to lead in this new era of technology and solve some of the world’s most challenging problems? If so lets talk.

Your Role and Responsibilities
As a Firmware developer you will be responsible for designing and developing components and features independently in IBM India Systems Development Lab. ISDL works on end-to-end design and development across Power Z and Storage portfolio. You would be a part of Firmware development organization and would be involved in designing & developing cutting edge features on the OpenBMC stack for next generation enterprise Power servers.

Required Technical and Professional Expertise

• 5+ years of relevant industry experience
• Proficient in C++ & C
• Scripting experience in Python/Shell
• Working experience with Yocto Project & expert in Linux concepts
• Hands on experience working with OpenEmbedded build system BitBake build tool Git Jenkins & Meson
• Experience with evaluating CVEs & porting security fixes in open source packages
• Experience in security scans
• Excellent debugging & problem determination skills
• Should be a self-starter team player and flexible to work in an agile fashion collaborating with global teams

Preferred Technical and Professional Expertise

• Exposure to OpenBMC project
• Networking concepts (Socket programming/IPv4/IPv6/DHCP/LLDP/Linux Firewalls) & experience on Network Switches is desirable
• Knowledge of static code scanning tools
• Knowledge on developing threat models
• Experience in building Proof Of Concepts for new work requirements & initiatives
• Exposure to Server Management protocols (Redfish PLDM) is an added plus