SYNNEX Corp

Principal Firmware Engineer - AI System/OpenBMC

SYNNEX Corp$214K — $290K *
Enterprise Technology
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's or Master's in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or related field
  • 10+ years in embedded/firmware development with strong BMC/platform management firmware experience
  • Proven track record delivering server-class firmware into production, preferably in hyperscale environments
  • Strong proficiency in C/C++ and embedded Linux, with extensive knowledge of OpenBMC and management interfaces
  • Solid understanding of server hardware and firmware interactions with BIOS and power/thermal controls

Responsibilities

  • Define and own OpenBMC-based firmware architecture for AI/GPU server platforms
  • Develop and integrate firmware for power, thermal, and fan control systems
  • Implement secure boot, firmware updates, and error handling for reliability
  • Lead firmware bring-up and debug across all development phases
  • Deliver firmware tooling for factory provisioning and support field issue resolution
  • Set firmware development methodology and mentor engineering staff

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health insurance plans
  • 401(k) retirement plan with company matching
  • Generous vacation and paid leave policies
  • Opportunities for professional development and training
  • Flexible work environment
Full Job Description
Platform management firmware is essential to the reliability, serviceability, and manageability of hyperscale AI servers. This Principal-level role owns BMC firmware architecture and development-built on OpenBMC-for Hyve's next-generation AI and compute server platforms, spanning manageability, telemetry, power/thermal control, security, and manufacturing enablement in close partnership with hardware and Hyperscaler customers.
Core Responsibilities
  • BMC firmware architecture. Define and own the OpenBMC-based firmware architecture for AI/GPU server platforms, including manageability stack, Redfish interfaces, IPMI, and platform telemetry.
  • Platform control and monitoring. Develop and integrate power, thermal, fan-control, and sensor monitoring firmware in close collaboration with power delivery and thermal teams.
  • Security and reliability. Implement secure boot, firmware update/recovery, RoT integration, and robust error handling to meet hyperscaler security and reliability requirements.
  • Bring-up and debug. Lead firmware bring-up across EVT/DVT/PVT, debug at board and system level, and drive root-cause analysis and permanent fixes across firmware, hardware, and system-integration domains.
  • Manufacturing and deployment enablement. Deliver firmware tooling and features for factory provisioning, diagnostics, and fleet deployment, and support field issue resolution at scale.
  • Technical leadership. Set firmware development methodology, review code, and mentor engineers; represent firmware architecture to customers and internal executives.
Required Qualifications & Skills
  • Education: Bachelor's or Master's in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field.
  • Experience: 10+ years of embedded/firmware development experience, including significant BMC/platform management firmware work and hands-on OpenBMC development. Proven delivery of server-class firmware into production; hyperscale experience preferred.
  • Technical expertise: Strong C/C++ and embedded Linux skills; deep knowledge of OpenBMC, Redfish, IPMI, I2C/I3C, PMBus, SPI, and platform management interfaces; experience with secure boot, firmware update, and RoT.
  • Systems knowledge: Solid understanding of server hardware, power/thermal control loops, and the interaction of firmware with BIOS, hardware, and manufacturing flows.
  • Communication: Able to lead cross-functional debug, drive architecture decisions, and communicate effectively with hardware teams, customers, and executives.


Compensation: $214,000 to $290,000

About SYNNEX Corp

SYNNEX Corporation is a business process services company that provides services in distribution, contract assembly, and global business services. The company operates in two segments, Distribution Services and Global Business Services (GBS). The Distribution Services segment distributes computer systems, peripherals, system components, software, networking equipment, and complementary products to various customers, such as value-added resellers, system integrators, and retailers, as well as provides assembly services to original equipment manufacturers (OEMs), including integrated supply chain management, build-to-order, and configure-to-order system configurations, materials management, and logistics. The GBS segment offers various services comprising customer management, software development, web hosting, hosted software, domain name registration, and back-office processing. This segment delivers its services through voice, chat, Web, email, and digital print. It also sells products complementary to these service offerings in China. In addition, SYNNEX Corporation offers various financial services, including net terms, third party leasing and floor plan financing, letters of credit, and arrangements to collect payments directly from the end-user; online services; and marketing services, as well as technical support services consisting of pre and post-sales support. The company serves resellers, retailers, and OEMs located worldwide. SYNNEX Corporation, formerly known as SYNNEX Information Technologies, Inc., was founded in 1980 is headquartered in Fremont, California.

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