About the Role
We are seeking an experienced Senior Firmware Automation Engineer to lead the design, development, and optimization of automation infrastructure and validation methodologies for enterprise-class server firmware. You will work closely with global firmware, hardware, and architecture teams to ensure secure, robust, and high-quality firmware delivery across multiple platforms.
The ideal candidate possesses deep expertise in BMC/OpenBMC, Python-based automation, Robot Framework, and server platform validation. This role requires strong technical leadership, the ability to define automation strategy, and a proven track record of improving test efficiency, coverage, and reliability.
Job Summary (Main Responsibilities)
- Validation of BIOS, BMC, and Root-of-Trust (RoT) firmware and related software components.
- Own test case creation, review, and continuous improvement.
- Develop and maintain automation frameworks and automated test suites.
- Plan and execute comprehensive test strategies across the product lifecycle.
- Collaborate for debugging, triage, and resolution.
- Validate firmware across multiple server product lines.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Perform functional, regression, stress, performance, security, compliance, and interoperability testing.
- Architect and implement automation solutions.
- Review product specs and create test cases.
- Collaborate with hardware/firmware/QA teams.
- Drive test result analysis and root-cause investigations.
- Ensure end-to-end validation coverage.
Management & Leadership Responsibilities
- Strong self-management and prioritization.
- Plan work, coordinate milestones, and deliver on schedule.
- Mentor junior engineers.
Required Technical Competencies
- Strong knowledge of BIOS, BMC, and firmware validation.
- Proficient in Python, Robot Framework, OpenBMC automation.
- Experience with OpenBMC test cases and debugging.
- Ability to maintain automated test environments.
- Familiarity with server hardware fundamentals.
- Experience with Bugzilla, Jira, GitLab, GitHub, Jenkins, CI/CD.
- Understanding of industry standards: IPMI, DMTF, Redfish, PLDM, SPDM, UEFI, PCIe, ACPI, OCP, TPM, Root of Trust.
Required Non-Technical Competencies
- Strong communication and collaboration.
- Ability to work with cross-functional teams.
- Ability to work with R&D engineers for issue resolution.
Education & Experience Requirements
- 5+ years BIOS/BMC firmware testing or automation experience.
- Strong understanding of x86 server architecture.
- Bachelor’s degree in EE/CE/CS or equivalent; Master’s preferred.
- Experience with server or embedded systems preferred.
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Skills Required
- 5+ years BIOS/BMC firmware testing or automation experience
- Bachelor's degree in EE/CE/CS or equivalent
- Strong knowledge of BIOS, BMC, and firmware validation
- Proficient in Python and Robot Framework
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Healthcare Strength — Healthcare coverage is positioned as comprehensive, with medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage, and HRA/HSA plan options appearing consistently across role materials. Wellbeing support is also included via EAP access and additional wellbeing-oriented time such as mental-health days in some U.S. postings.
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Retirement Support — Retirement offerings include a 401(k) with company match and an Employee Stock Purchase Plan, which together strengthen long-term savings potential. Additional financial upside is supported in some roles through profit sharing and performance/quarterly bonus structures.
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Wellbeing & Lifestyle Benefits — Wellbeing and lifestyle add-ons extend beyond core insurance, including tuition reimbursement, commuter benefits, pet insurance, adoption assistance, and employee assistance resources. Community-oriented benefits such as a paid Day of Service can add perceived non-cash value alongside standard rewards.
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