Senior Firmware Engineer - Server BMC Data Center HWE
Apple
Seattle, WA, USA
USD 201,300-367,400 / year + Equity
Posted on Mar 25, 2026
We are seeking a curious and self-motivated Senior BMC Firmware Engineer to join our team and contribute to the development of next-generation industry-standard server platforms. Our work focuses on enhancing the manageability and security of Apple datacenter systems. You will have the opportunity to make a significant impact and collaborate with highly skilled engineers committed to engineering excellence.
We are seeking an experienced BMC Firmware Engineer to join our team and contribute to the development of the next-generation industry-standard server platforms. You will design the BMC firmware architecture, lead the BMC firmware development, and ensure its robustness against security threats. This is an excellent opportunity to make a significant impact and collaborate with highly skilled teams dedicated to engineering excellence. Your work will be instrumental in delivering features that uphold strong infrastructure manageability, serviceability, and security.
- As a Senior BMC Firmware Engineer on the DCHWE team, you will:
- Leading technical projects and mentoring engineers.
- Defining overall firmware architecture, strategy, and BMC APIs.
- Guiding low-level driver development and hardware-firmware co-design.
- Collaborating with cross-functional partners to understand their needs and influence product strategy.
- Threat Analysis and staying updated on new vulnerabilities, attack methodologies, and security standards (NIST, FIPS).
- A Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
- 8+ years of experience in embedded Linux development with strong C/C++ programming skills, including scripting in Bash and Python, with at least 3-5 years in a role focused on product development and technical project leadership.
- Experience driving projects through EVT/DVT/PVT phases in collaboration with global ODM/OEM vendors and Contract Manufacturers.
- Deep understanding of the AMI MegaRAC and OpenBMC experience, including IPMI, system/D-Bus services, Redfish, PLDM, MCTP, sensors/telemetry, and update frameworks.
- Expertise with server platform interfaces, including PCIe, I2C/I3C, SPI, PMBus, UART, GPIO, PECI/APML, and Ethernet controllers.
- Demonstrated ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic, and often ambiguous environment.
- Security features in BMC environments such as secure/verified boot, firmware signing, TPM/ROT, SPDM, vulnerability management, and hardening at scale.
- Strong debugging and problem-solving skills across HW/FW/SW boundaries, with effective collaboration with vendor and hardware teams.
- Proven success in supporting BMC software on new hardware, including kernel, drivers, device trees, board support, and low-level debugging (JTAG/serial/oscilloscope/I2C analyzer).
- Collaborate with EDKII/BIOS and work on platform enablement. Familiarity with RAS concepts (fault management, telemetry, recovery).
- Familiarity with cloud-scale operations and fleet management of BMC firmware.
- Ability to anticipate, identify, and resolve technical and schedule challenges proactively.
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