Staff Engineer- Redfish/BMC/IPMI Developer (REMOTE)

Position Description

The Redfish / BMC / IPMI Developer will be involved in the end-to-end development and maintenance of systems management solutions.

They will actively contribute to the development, integration, and enhancement of Redfish API standards, BMC firmware functionalities, and IPMI commands and procedures.

Our team thrives and succeeds in delivering high-quality technology products and services in a hyper-growth environment where priorities shift quickly.

The ideal candidate must have broad and deep technical expertise, forward-thinking innovation, and will collaborate effectively to drive project life cycles and ensure product excellence.

Position Responsibilities

Asa Staff Engineer, you will :

Design and develop sophisticated server management solutions using Redfish API standards

Enhance and maintain BMC firmware, ensuring optimal hardware-software integration

Implement, optimize, and troubleshoot IPMI-related procedures

Collaborate with various teams to customize Redfish standards for specific product needs

Work closely with hardware teams in developing and enhancing BMC firmware functionality

Lead the diagnostic processes, troubleshooting, and issue resolution related to systems management

Uphold stringent security protocols across all systems management solutions

Develop comprehensive automated testing procedures to validate functionality

Produce detailed technical documentation and provide training for relevant stakeholders

Participate in comprehensive system design reviews and API specifications evaluations

Implement and improve IPMI commands and procedures to ensure seamless integration and communication between software and hardware

Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define new capabilities based on Redfish standards tailored to our products

Troubleshoot and resolve issues related to systems management, including diagnostics with BMC and remote management applications

Stay updated with the latest advancements in Redfish standards, BMC functionalities, and IPMI enhancements

Accountable for the quality, usability, and performance of the solutions

Focus on multiple areas and provide leadership to the engineering teams

Own complete solution across its entire life cycle

Utilize programming languages like Python, C# or other object-oriented languages, SQL, and NoSQL databases, Container Orchestration services including Docker and Kubernetes, and a variety of Azure tools and services

Mentor more junior team members professionally to help them realize their full potential

Consistently share best practices and improve processes within and across teams

Qualifications

Hands-on experience with BMC firmware development, including knowledge of underlying hardware and software interactions

Proficiency in IPMI tool suite, with demonstrated knowledge of command sets, KVM, SOL, and remote connectivity methods

Proficient with BMC functionalities and out of band management interfaces / protocols such as PECI, Redfish, and IPMI

Demonstrated ability in firmware development or system-level software development

Hands-on experience with implementing solutions around OpenBMC, AGESA, ODIM

Experience with C / C++ development, bash / python / GO for scripting, and debugging skills in embedded Linux operating environments

Deep knowledge of Server Systems including SBIOS, Network, power, rack layouts, cabling, and experience with Compute, Storage and GPU servers

Good understanding of CPU architecture, DDR4, UPI, PCIe, NVMe, ACPI, RAS, Power Management, TPM / TXT, and EDKII, and Secure boot

Familiar with UEFI driver development and various UEFI protocols is a plus

Advanced knowledge of OS internals and how BIOS / UEFI interacts with OS

Familiarity with standard cryptographic practices and secure coding standards

In-depth knowledge of data structures and algorithms

Knowledge of developer tooling across the software development life cycle (task management, source code, building, deployment, operations, real-time communication)

Strong problem-solving ability

Ability to excel in a fast-paced, startup-like environment

Required Experience

4+ years of hands-on experience in systems / server management specifically focusing on Redfish, BMC, and IPMI standards

4+ years of experience in a collaborative development environment, utilizingmodern software development methodologies

4+ years coding experience in one of the following languages : C / C++ development, Bash, Python or GO

4+ years of experience in developing and maintaining large scale, high-availability systems

3+ years of experience with automated testing, documentation, and troubleshooting in a hardware / software integration context

3+ years of experience working with security protocols and products : Understanding of Active Directory, Windows Authentication, SAML, OAuth

Active contributor to industry standards like Open Compute (OCP), IPMI, DMTF Standards, and open source is highly desirable

Proven record in delivering BMC or equivalent manageability stack for enterprise servers

Desired Experience

8+ years of professional software development experience

5+ years of experience with systems architecture and design

5+ years of experience working with AWS, GCP, Azure, or another cloud service

4+ years of experience in open-source frameworks

1+ years of technical leadership experience

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or equivalent education or work experience

LI-RP2

Annual Salary

$77,000.00 - $261,500.00

The above annual salary range is a general guideline. Multiple factors are taken into consideration to arrive at the final hourly rate / annual salary to be offered to the selected candidate.

Factors include, but are not limited to, the scope and responsibilities of the role, the selected candidate’s work experience, education and training, the work location as well as market and business considerations.

GEICO will consider sponsoring a new qualified applicant for employment authorization for this position.

Benefits :

As an Associate, you’ll enjoy our

• to help secure your financial future and preserve your health and well-being, including :
• Premier Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance with no waiting period
• Paid Vacation, Sick and Parental Leave
• 401(k) Plan
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Paid Training and Licensures
• Benefits may be different by location. Benefit eligibility requirements vary and may include length of service.

Coverage begins on the date of hire. Must enroll in New Hire Benefits within 30 days of the date of hire for coverage to take effect.