Description

Job Id: 62289

UEFI Silicon Engineer
Our client is seeking talented UEFI Silicon Engineer for developing world class UEFI firmware to fully maximize the strong hardware architecture of clients, embedded and servers.  In this position, the candidate, who enjoy creating firmware and investigating in new technologies, will collaborate with cross-functional teams to design and customize secure and robust computing firmware products.

Responsibilities 
Integrate silicon reference code into the UEFI firmware code and Power-on new silicon products.
Responsible for authoring firmware specifications, developing and customizing firmware code, debugging and troubleshooting potential issues.
Responsible for firmware related issues during the planning, development, and validation stages of the program through a product’s lifecycle.
Work closely with cross-functional teams in silicon, core, QA and customer teams.
Work closely with silicon vendor for problem analysis and resolution.

Qualifications 
BS in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science or equivalent, or 5 years experience in a firmware development position.
Proficiency in C.
Working knowledge of RAS and code structure.
Capability to design, develop for specific IPMI firmware requirements.
Excellent system-level debugging skills. 
Must have good English communication skills, both written and verbal. 
Must work well both with a team and independently.

Additional Skills 
Linux and Windows operating system kernel and device driver development experience.
Ability to read and understand motherboard schematics.
Working knowledge of motherboard technologies such as PCIe, USB, UART, SPI, I2C.
In depth understanding in EFI BIOS firmware.
Low-level hardware experience. 
Solid understanding of networking protocols. 
Proficiency in Python.

Salary: DOE
 

Benefits
Benefits are available to eligible VanderHouwen contractors and include coverage for medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short and long term disability, and matching 401k.

About VanderHouwen 
VanderHouwen is an award-winning, Women-Owned, WBENC certified professional staffing firm. Founded in 1987, VanderHouwen has been successfully placing experienced professionals throughout the Pacific Northwest and nationwide.  Our recruitment teams are highly specialized in either Technology and IT, Engineering, or Accounting and Finance career markets. Our recruiters value building meaningful, professional relationships with each candidate as well as developing honed knowledge of companies' staffing needs and workplaces. Partner with us to land your next exciting career.

VanderHouwen is an Equal Opportunity Employer and participates in E-Verify. VanderHouwen does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or any other characteristic protected by applicable local, state or federal civil rights laws.