Server Firmware Architect

Job Title

Server Firmware Architect

Role Summary

Design and implement low-level firmware for RISC-V server platforms, including application-processor BIOS/UEFI, M-mode firmware (OpenSBI), platform microcontroller firmware, and BMC environments. Collaborate with system software, validation, hardware architects, and standards groups to integrate firmware with silicon designs and upstream open-source projects.

Experience Level

Senior level. The role expects substantial firmware architecture and implementation experience for server-class platforms.

Responsibilities

Primary responsibilities include delivering firmware components, integrating with system hardware, and supporting validation and standards work.

• Architect, develop, and maintain TianoCore/EDK-II BIOS and related UEFI components.
• Develop and integrate M-mode firmware such as OpenSBI for RISC-V systems.
• Implement and maintain platform microcontroller (BMC/MCU) firmware for reference designs.
• Write and debug ACPI tables and AML code; integrate ACPI, UEFI, and devicetree.
• Debug firmware and platform software on FPGA and emulation platforms with system validation teams.
• Collaborate with hardware designers and standards bodies to improve platform/system specifications.
• Review and author technical specifications and design documents.

Requirements

Must-have technical skills and experience required for successful performance in this role.

• Proven experience developing and maintaining EDK-II/TianoCore-based firmware.
• Experience writing and debugging ACPI tables and AML code.
• Practical experience with ACPI, UEFI, and devicetree.
• Experience with DMTF manageability standards (e.g., IPMI/Redfish) or similar manageability frameworks.
• Experience developing bare-metal microcontroller firmware.
• Experience developing and debugging software on FPGA and emulation platforms.
• Strong track record of writing clean, maintainable C code.

Nice-to-have:

• Familiarity with the RISC-V architecture and ecosystem.
• Experience with OpenBMC or other BMC software environments.
• Experience with Rust, system power management, PCIe, virtualization, or hardware debuggers.
• Experience working with hardware RTL engineers and standards groups.

Education Requirements

Not specified.

About the Company

Company: SiFive

Headquarters: San Mateo, California, United States

SiFive is a pioneering company in the RISC-V ecosystem, focused on transforming the future of computing by delivering high-performance, data-intensive RISC-V solutions. Their compute platforms empower leading technology firms to innovate across various markets, including AI, machine learning, and automotive sectors. SiFive is recognized for its commitment to ongoing innovation and fostering collaboration among talented teams, impacting lives by enabling advanced chip design.