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Principal BIOS Embedded Software Engineer

Spring, Texas, United States of America💼 Full-time💰 $152,000–$152,000🗓 2026-08-14 → 2026-09-26

Core

Design, develop, troubleshoot, and debug BIOS and platform firmware for new high-performance computing (HPC) server platforms, working closely with hardware to ensure reliable firmware delivery.

Role type

Principal BIOS Embedded Software Engineer (IC with technical leadership)

Builds

Production firmware for complex server and HPC platforms

Domain

Hardware/Embedded Systems (Server/HPC)

Deliverable

production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work

Required skills

C, C++, UEFI firmware development, platform initialization, driver development, debugging, hardware integration, test plan creation, automation, firmware testing methodologies, Linux development environments, build tools, scripting, porting BIOS from third-party to proprietary platforms, experience with AMD/Nvidia/Intel architectures

Preferred skills

Server platform bring-up, silicon initialization, ACPI, SMBIOS, IPMI, Redfish, secure boot, firmware update flows, board-level debug tools, collaboration with BIOS vendors or silicon partners

Technologies

C, C++, UEFI, Linux, AMD, Nvidia, Intel

Responsibilities

Design, develop, and maintain BIOS enhancements and updates for server and HPC platforms; Assess design, coding, integration, and validation activities; Write and execute test plans and protocols for firmware areas; Lead or coordinate project work with software engineers, hardware partners, and BIOS vendors; Collaborate with management and teams on firmware design status and technical risks; Provide guidance and mentoring to less-experienced staff members

Seniority

Principal, hands-on IC with technical leadership

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