Principal Firmware Architect - Hyperscale & AI Rack-Based Compute Systems
Core
Architecting server and rack-level firmware solutions for cloud computing and hyperscale customers, focusing on security, performance, and next-generation server design.
Role type
Principal Firmware Architect (Hyperscale Compute)
Builds
ZT hyperscale compute/storage products, proof of concepts, and firmware development strategies
Domain
Cloud computing, hyperscale infrastructure, server hardware
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | infrastructure
Required skills
UEFI firmware (BIOS) development, BMC firmware (AMI/OpenBMC), DMTF standards (MCTP, NC-SI, PLDM, Redfish), security protocols and Root of Trust, OS and driver design, platform architecture (Intel/AMD/ARM/GPU), Baseboard Management Controller (BMC) functionality
Preferred skills
Master's degree in Electrical Engineering or Computer Science
Technologies
AMI BMC FW, OpenBMC FW, HP iLO, Dell iDRAC, UEFI FW, MCTP, NC-SI, PLDM, OVF, Redfish, SPDM, VMware, Citrix, Microsoft, Windows Server, Linux (CentOS, Ubuntu, Fedora, SUSE)
Responsibilities
Develop long-term hyperscale server firmware and security technology strategies; Develop, test, debug, and optimize firmware for ZT hyperscale compute/storage products; Collaborate directly with customers on new firmware architectures for compute servers, storage servers, and add-on cards; Contribute firmware and security content to System Architecture Specifications; Participate in in-depth security reviews and drive compliance with industry standards; Engage in industry forums, workgroups, and consortiums related to firmware and security initiatives
Seniority
Principal, hands-on IC with strategic leadership
