The Role
Design and develop high-performance embedded firmware for data-center devices. Responsibilities include requirements analysis, full lifecycle firmware development (design, coding, debugging, testing), Yocto/Linux build and debug, hardware interface support, documentation, CI/CD/Agile workflows, collaboration with global teams, and product integration/testing.
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POSITION SUMMARY
- We are looking for an experienced Embedded Firmware Engineer to develop high-performance system management firmware for data center equipment. Key responsibilities include the design and enhancement of firmware for small form factor devices and the execution of complex debugging protocols. The role requires a collaborative mindset to engage effectively with global development teams and contribute to the evolution of our hardware-software ecosystem.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Requirements analysis: Requirements gathering, use case analysis, device and application prototyping.
- Project management: Project planning, task estimation, software metrics collection, version control
- Solid understanding and application of Open Source and its licensing models
- Full lifecycle software application development: Design, programming, debugging, peer review, unit testing, performance tuning, integration
- Documentation: Program commentary, design documentation
- Product testing: Unit testing, bench testing, system integration testing
- Leadership: Effective team member and/or lead engineer, consistent positive attitude, creativity
- Hardware development support: Software support for hardware development and testing
- Other tasks and activities as required by management.
QUALIFICATIONS
REQUIREMENTS
- 9+ years of relevant experience
- BE, BTech or MTech degree or equivalent.
- Experience with C/C++/python embedded firmware and Linux programming.
- Proven experience with Yocto, Linux gcc build and debug tools.
- Proven experience with GitHub/GitLab source code repository operations (commit, cloning, branching, etc).
- Knowledge of x86 and ARM based server and data center infrastructure architecture.
- Knowledge of hardware interfaces like SMBus/I2C, Ethernet, SPI, RS232/RS485, USB.
- Knowledge of industry standard initiatives and standards such as Open BMC, Redfish, SNMP and working with open-source software.
- Knowledge of networking protocols and related debug tools.
- Experience with Agile and CI/CD software development process methodologies.
- Strong experience with documenting the design processes and architecture.
- Strong analytical skills and decision-making capabilities.
- Excellent English communication skills, verbal and written.
PREFERRED:
- Exposure to IoT technologies
- Expertise with software programming languages, frameworks, and subsystems including but not limited to:
- C++, C, C#, JavaScript, Python, Go, Perl, Shell
- Linux kernel, device drivers and Linux device tree, filesystems, networking, serial communications, real-time operating systems (RTOS), bare metal
- Embedded Linux
- Infrastructure and application development experience using technologies and architectures such as:
- IP networking: TCP, UDP, TLS, DNS
- Serial communications: RS232/485
- Protocols: ModBus, BACnet, SNMP
- Platforms: ARM, x86, SoC
- Familiarity with software development environments and tools:
- Integrated platforms like Eclipse, CodeWarrior, Visual Studio
- Source code version control: Git
- WireShark, Docker, Jenkins, VirtualBox, VMWare, BitBake, Yocto
Work Authorization
No calls or agencies please. Vertiv will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States. This is not a position for which sponsorship will be provided. Individuals with temporary visas such as E, F-1, H-1, H-2, L, B, J, or TN or who need sponsorship for work authorization now or in the future, are not eligible for hire.
Equal Opportunity Employer
We promote equal opportunities for all with respect to hiring, terms of employment, mobility, training, compensation, and occupational health, without discrimination as to age, race, color, religion, creed, sex, pregnancy status (including childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity / expression (including transgender status or sexual stereotypes), genetic information, citizenship status, national origin, protected veteran status, political affiliation, or disability.
Skills Required
- 9+ years of relevant experience
- BE, BTech or MTech degree or equivalent
- Experience with C/C++/python embedded firmware and Linux programming
- Proven experience with Yocto, Linux gcc build and debug tools
- Proven experience with GitHub/GitLab source code repository operations (commit, cloning, branching, etc.)
- Knowledge of x86 and ARM based server and data center infrastructure architecture
- Knowledge of hardware interfaces like SMBus/I2C, Ethernet, SPI, RS232/RS485, USB
- Knowledge of industry standards and initiatives such as Open BMC, Redfish, SNMP and working with open-source software
- Knowledge of networking protocols and related debug tools
- Experience with Agile and CI/CD software development process methodologies
- Strong experience with documenting the design processes and architecture
- Strong analytical skills and decision-making capabilities
- Excellent English communication skills, verbal and written
- Exposure to IoT technologies
- Familiarity with additional languages and frameworks: C#, JavaScript, Go, Perl, Shell
- Linux kernel, device drivers and Linux device tree, filesystems, networking, serial communications, RTOS, bare metal
- Embedded Linux experience
- IP networking knowledge: TCP, UDP, TLS, DNS
- Familiarity with protocols: ModBus, BACnet
- Experience with development environments: Eclipse, CodeWarrior, Visual Studio
- Familiarity with tools: WireShark, Docker, Jenkins, VirtualBox, VMWare, BitBake
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The Company
What We Do
Vertiv (NYSE: VRT) brings together hardware, software, analytics and ongoing services to ensure its customers’ vital applications run continuously, perform optimally and grow with their business needs. Vertiv solves the most important challenges facing today’s data centers, communication networks and commercial and industrial facilities with a portfolio of power, cooling and IT infrastructure solutions and services that extends from the cloud to the edge of the network. Headquartered in Columbus, Ohio, USA, Vertiv employs approximately 20,000 people and does business in more than 130 countries. For more information, and for the latest news and content from Vertiv, visit Vertiv.com.
