Principal BIOS / Firmware Architect
Core
Architecting Server and Rack level solutions for customers in the Cloud Computing and Hyperscale Industry.
Role type
Principal BIOS / Firmware Architect
Builds
Next generation hyperscale server and rack designs
Domain
Cloud Computing / Hyperscale Infrastructure
Required skills
High-speed design, Signal integrity, Power distribution, x86/ARM/GPU platform architectures, High-speed serial buses (SAS/SATA, PCIe, InfiniBand, Fibre Channel, Ethernet), High-speed Memory Busses (DDR4/DDR5, HBM), Processor/Accelerator Cache Coherent Links (CXL), Server & rack architecture, System level design, Board level design, Baseboard Management Controller (BMC) functionality, Telemetry, Security/RoT design, New product development life cycle, Architecture specifications, Datacenter network topologies
Preferred skills
Server operating systems (Windows Server, Linux), Server Virtualization Solutions (VMware, Citrix, Hyper-V), Software driver implementation, IP schemas, Network protocols
Technologies
UEFI FW, BMC FW, AMI, OpenBMC, DMTF Redfish, Linux, Windows Server, VMware, Citrix, Hyper-V
Responsibilities
Develop long-term hyperscale server technology strategies, Drive internal and external integration of system level engineering strategy, Develop long-term technical relationships with the core technology ecosystem, Work directly with customers on concept and development of custom hyperscale server and rack designs, Determine how to solve performance/operational problems and deliver business value through ZT hardware, Lead feasibility studies of system level concepts, Author technical papers and present at industry forums
Seniority
Principal, strategy & mentorship
