Description
The Role:
We’re seeking a Firmware Engineer to architect and develop firmware for cloud datacenters. The role will require working across all aspects of firmware for datacenter Systems on a Chip, initially focused on UEFI development, but will also include other areas of server FW development. You will ensure Ampere products deliver the highest quality in all facets of firmware design, working both with internal cross-functional teams, external partners, customers, and the open-source community.
What you’ll do:
- Develop, test and debug FW for use in server Systems on a Chip for datacenter applications, initially focused on UEFI development.
- Collaborate with architects and both hardware & software engineers to develop code for emulation, simulation and finally to enable EDK2 on Ampere silicon.
- Interact with the open-source community to promote and enable the software ecosystem on Ampere platforms through community forums and upstream contributions.
What you’ll bring:
- Minimum 8 years of firmware development experience, with at least 1-year of UEFI development.
- Understanding of boot flow in server or embedded environments.
- Strong and demonstrable skill in C/C++
- Strong analytical, debugging, and testing skills. Demonstrated ability using those skills to resolve issues spanning multiple subsystems
- Proven ability to drive features from requirements to product
- Intimate knowledge of software development process methodology to produce sustainable and maintainable code
- Strong communication skills
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience in EDKII open-source BIOS
- Experience in server BIOS architecture
- Knowledge of industry standard initiatives such as ACPI, SMM, SMBIOS, PCIe and NVMe.
- Familiarity with hardware interfaces such as 10G/1G Ethernet, DDR4/5, SPI, or I2C
- Assembly programming experience. ARM ASM a plus.
- Experience in ARM v8 architecture and ARM firmware
- Debugging experience with JTAG
- Understanding of system power management
- Experience with GIT, CI/CD, BugZilla, and JIRA
Education:
BSEE, BSCS, or BSCE degree or higher
Benefits and Pay:
Ampere offers a competitive total rewards package that includes base pay, bonus, equity, and comprehensive benefits. The full base pay range for this role is between $129,000 and $215,000, except in the San Francisco Bay Area where the range is between $143,000 and $238,000. We also offer an annual bonus program tied to internal company goals and annual meritocratic equity awards that enable our employees to participate in the success of the company. Our benefits include health, wellness, and financial programs that support employees through every stage of life, with full benefits eligibility at 20 hours per week. Beyond compensation and benefits, our passionate teams thrive in an inclusive culture that empowers our employees to do more and grow more – all in service of inventing industry leading cloud-native designs that contribute to a more sustainable future. We look forward to sharing more about our career opportunities through interviews.
Perks in Santa Clara
- Office has panoramic views of Silicon Valley
- Garage parking, including charging stations and bike parking
- Gym and café on campus
- Healthy snacks, espresso, and drinks
- Game room, including ping-pong
- Standing desks
- Unlimited Flextime and 10+ paid holidays
Perks in Portland
- Walking distance of breweries, landscaped parks, art galleries, restaurants and shops
- Garage parking
- On-site bike parking and repair station
- Gym
- On-site café, bar and market
- Roof top terrace with Willamette River views
- Healthy snacks, espresso and drinks
- Standing/Ergo friendly desk set up
- Game room
- Unlimited Flextime and 10+ paid holidays
Perks in Raleigh
- Modern and open office setting
- Four miles of jogging and pedestrian trails
- Walking distance to various restaurants and shopping
- Healthy snacks, espresso, and drinks
- Adjustable sit-stand desks
- Unlimited Flextime and 10+ paid holidays
About Us
Ampere is designing the future of hyperscale cloud and edge computing with the world’s first cloud native processor. Built for the cloud with a modern 64-bit Arm server-based architecture, Ampere gives customers the freedom to accelerate the delivery of all cloud computing applications. With industry-leading cloud performance, power efficiency and scalability, Ampere processors are tailored for the continued growth of cloud and edge computing.
Our Story
Like the scientist behind its name, Ampere employees are innovators. We understand the needs of cloud computing and different software requirements. We are inventing what comes next and looking at everything from the structure of memory and how efficient the system is, to considerations on speed, cost of electricity and ability to cool. Power, size, weight and cost are driving the technology requirements and the innovation to come.
Our world class team of engineers, with depth and expertise in the cloud and semiconductor industries, is not only focused on the development of new semiconductor designs but also building out the first software ecosystem for Arm®-based server processors. Through the Ampere approach to the cloud and edge, we give our customers the freedom to challenge the status quo and accelerate next-generation data centers for the most memory-intensive applications. Given the challenge we have outlined, we are building a culture of entrepreneurs that ensure customers come first, proactively approaching industry challenges in the areas of security, power and performance, delivering results that matter most.
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We are an inclusive and equal opportunity employer. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.