Firmware Engineering Manager (EN.FMFM)

Job Duties:

• Lead firmware engineers and responsible for the design, development, and maintenance of embedded firmware and software for Super I/O (SIO) and Embedded Controller (EC) chip products used in enterprise-class PC platforms, including desktops, workstations, notebooks, and all-in-one systems.

• Oversee and contribute hands-on to the firmware architecture and software design for multiple generations of SIO and EC products, including boot flow, low-level drivers, system services, and firmware frameworks.

• Lead the definition and implementation of complex firmware features such as thermal monitoring, fan control, power management, and hardware-software interaction mechanisms, including algorithms that combine firmware logic with silicon capabilities.

• Act as the primary technical authority for SIO and EC firmware, performing design reviews, code reviews, and architectural assessments to ensure correctness, performance, security, and maintainability.

• Develop firmware primarily in C, with direct involvement in bare-metal and RTOS-based environments, and support integration with system BIOS and platform firmware.

• Collaborate closely with hardware teams, validation teams, and global customers to define requirements, analyze technical constraints, and develop customer-specific firmware features and solutions.

• Serve as a key interface with strategic customers to troubleshoot complex firmware and silicon-related issues, analyze root causes, and deliver corrective actions.

• Design and implement security-related firmware functionality, including cryptographic mechanisms, secure boot flows, and device identity features for products used as part of platform security and Root of Trust solutions. Support proof-of-concept activities for new technologies and future product directions.

• Debug complex firmware, hardware, and system-level issues using hardware and software debugging tools, and guide engineering teams in the resolution of critical customer escalations.

• Provide technical mentorship and guidance to firmware engineers to support consistent implementation practices and successful project execution.

Requirements:

Bachelor’s degree, or foreign equivalent degree, in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or closely related fields, plus 7 years of progressive, post-baccalaureate experience in firmware development and management.

The 7 years of experience must be progressive in nature and include the following experience:

• Embedded firmware development for real-time and low-level systems.

• Programming in C and C++ for embedded and low-level firmware development.

• Debugging embedded systems and resolving complex system-level issues using software and hardware debugging tools.

• Firmware architecture design and technical leadership across multiple product generations.

• Providing technical leadership, mentoring, and guidance to firmware engineers as part of project execution and architectural decision-making.

• Customer-facing requirements definition, technical escalation handling, and delivery of firmware solutions.

• Manage team operations, make technical and strategic decisions, and carry out successful projects from start to finish.

Job Location:

Austin, TX

Annual Salary:

USD$165,526 – USD$190,800