System Firmware Developer

Introduction
Software Developers at IBM are the backbone of our strategic initiatives to design, code, test, and provide industry-leading solutions that make the world run today – planes and trains take off on time, bank transactions complete in the blink of an eye and the world remains safe because of the work our software developers do. Whether you are working on projects internally or for a client, software development is critical to the success of IBM and our clients worldwide. At IBM, you will use the latest software development tools, techniques and approaches and work with leading minds in the industry to build solutions you can be proud of.

Your Role and Responsibilities
IBM India Systems Development Lab is looking for Firmware Engineering Professional in the IBM Power Systems Firmware Development team.

• You will be responsible for developing System Firmware that runs on IBM Power Systems spanning entry level servers to enterprise level high end servers with feature in Reliability, Availability, and Serviceability (RAS).
• You will work with the OpenBMC community or SBE Firmware for Firmware development and support.

Responsibilities:

• You will work on design, development, test and support of the Firmware for IBM Power Servers.
• You will work in design and develop of embedded firmware for a PPE42 based 32-bit microprocessor.
• You will be involved in defining and implementing high performance software by demonstrating a strong understanding of Embedded Hardware Design.
• You will contribute in developing an environment of continuous improvement across product lines and development groups

Required Technical and Professional Expertise

• Experience of 5 to 12 years in Firmware Development.
• Proven advanced programming skills in C / C++.
• Experience in I2C, SPI, UART, NOR device drivers.
• Demonstrated experience in Firmware/Embedded Software Design & Development.
• Proven experience with Linux OS and Open Source development.
• Strong experience in debugging and problem solving.
• Experience in working with Hardware workbooks.
• Exposure working on scripting languages like Perl/Python etc .
• Exposure working on Open Source tools (Git, Gerrit, Jenkins).
• Good Communication Skills.

Preferred Technical and Professional Expertise

• None