Sr. Firmware Engineer

Job Req ID: 24241

About Supermicro:

Supermicro® is a Top Tier provider of advanced server, storage, and networking solutions for Data Center, Cloud Computing, Enterprise IT, Hadoop/ Big Data, Hyperscale, HPC and IoT/Embedded customers worldwide. We are the #5 fastest growing company among the Silicon Valley Top 50 technology firms. Our unprecedented global expansion has provided us with the opportunity to offer a large number of new positions to the technology community. We seek talented, passionate, and committed engineers, technologists, and business leaders to join us.
 

Job Summary:

Supermicro is seeking a Senior Power Supply Design Engineer who can lead the product design, review, and validation of server power supply and related products. The ideal engineer will not just lead a team, but will be a hands-on, and shall have 5+ years ITE server power supply design experiences, cover PFC, flyback, LLC, phase shift, power sharing, OringFET applications in mass production with records. This individual will be required to work cross-department and assist product managers as needed in product design and development.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Control Algorithm Development:
   >>Develop and optimize control algorithms for digital power management and conversion, including voltage regulation, current limiting,      and fault protection.
   >>Implement closed-loop control systems to ensure precise power delivery and stability.
2. Firmware Development:
   >>Design, code, and test firmware for microcontrollers that control and monitor power electronics hardware.
   >>Implement real-time control loops, communication protocols, and fault detection mechanisms.
3. System Integration:
   >>Collaborate with hardware engineers to integrate firmware with power electronics components, ensuring compatibility and   
       performance.
   >>Participate in hardware bring-up and debugging to validate and refine firmware functionality.
4. Verification and Testing:
   >>Develop test procedures and perform validation testing to ensure the reliability and safety of digital power systems.
   >>Debug and resolve firmware-related issues and anomalies.
5. Documentation:
   >>Maintain comprehensive documentation for firmware design, code, and testing procedures.
   >>Prepare reports and design documentation for team members.
6. Collaboration:
   >>Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including hardware engineers, and product managers, to ensure project goals are met.
   >> Work with external partners or vendors when necessary.

Qualifications:

1.  Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field.
2.  At least 5+ years experience developing firmware for server, embedded, or hardware management systems.
3. Strong C and Python programming skills.
4. Familiarity with OpenBMC or other BaseBoard management controller (BMC) firmware
5. Experience with Linus Kernel development, device drivers, IPMI, RESET APIS.
6. Knowledge of server hardware and low-level software integration.
7. Strong problem-solving and debugging skills for identifying and rectifying firmware-related issues.
8. Effective communication and teamwork skills to collaborate with hardware engineers, and cross-functional teams.

Salary Range

EEO Statement

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