Principal Engineer

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Office Location : NanGang District, 11568, Taipei, Taiwan

Job roles

1. Principal Engineer - BIOS Firmware Develoment
2. Embedded System BIOS Platform Firmware Architect
3. BIOS Platform Firmware Architect
4. Firmware Engineer

Key Skills required

• Firmware development
• Embedded Systems
• UEFI
• BIOS
• C Programming
• C++ Programming
• Notebook/Desktop Architecture
• Power delivery protocols
• USB-C technology
• USB
• PCIe
• I2C
• RTOS
• Secure Boot

Job Summary:

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Platform Firmware Architect to join our Firmware R&D team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for designing, developing, and optimizing firmware solutions for our PC platforms. This role demands a deep understanding of firmware development, architecture design, and system integration.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the architecture design and development of firmware for PC platforms.

• Collaborate with hardware and software teams to define and implement firmware solutions.

• Drive the integration of firmware with hardware components and ensure seamless interaction.

• Develop and maintain firmware architecture documentation and guidelines.

• Conduct code reviews and ensure adherence to best practices in firmware development.

• Identify and implement optimizations to improve firmware performance and efficiency.

• Lead proof of concept projects to explore new technologies and innovative firmware solutions.

• Work closely with third-party vendors and partners to integrate and validate firmware components.

• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to junior firmware engineers.

• Stay updated with the latest industry trends and advancements in firmware and hardware technologies.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.

• 8+ years of experience in firmware development and architecture, preferably in the PC industry.

• Strong proficiency in C/C++ programming languages.

• Experience with embedded systems, BIOS, UEFI, and low-level hardware interactions.

• Strong understanding of desktop and notebook PC architecture.

• Familiarity with power delivery protocols and USB-C technology.

• Familiarity with industry standards and protocols such as USB, PCIe, and I2C.

• Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to troubleshoot complex issues.

• Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively in a team environment.

• Proven track record of delivering high-quality firmware solutions in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

• Experience with security aspects of firmware, such as secure boot and firmware update mechanisms.

• Familiarity with Agile development methodologies.

• Knowledge of power management and system optimization techniques.

• Previous experience working with ODMs and third-party vendors.