BMC Firmware Engineer

About The Role

The Staff BMC Firmware Engineer is responsible for developing platform BMC, reference code, and related documentation for ZT Cloud Servers. Work closely with design teams and be responsible for all software and BMC related issues during the planning, development, and validation stages of the program.

What You Will Do

• Design, develop, code, and debug BMC\Firmware by applying knowledge of server hardware architecture and system design.
• Review and provide strong feedback on firmware and software architecture specifications and design specifications.
• Layout and establish design documents with the engineering team
• Study computer motherboard and BMC system specifications and configuration requirements to plan and develop reliability and compatibility
• Plan and execute reference code and collateral
• Participate in key product development and technical teams
• Participate in new platform power-on events
• Engage various cross-team validation organizations.

What You Bring

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or related technical discipline
• 5+ years of experience in BMC development including user interface development or presentation layer development
• Knowledge of server hardware interfaces and Industry specifications such as SMBus/I2C, PCIe, ACPI, DDR, IPMI, 10G/1G Ethernet, SATA, SPI, I2C, I3C
• Understanding of processor and Enterprise system-level architectures
• Good to have a very good knowledge base on following skillsets and standards with respect to security
• Champion the implementation of Secure Boot, SPDM, Root of Trust, TCG DICE, and NIST 800-1
• Collaborate with industry partners and stakeholders to advance security features in Baseboard Management Controllers (BMC) and associated protocols. 
• Strong expertise in security microarchitecture and design, with a focus on cryptographic algorithms and protocols (CIA, Certificates, PKI, SHA, ECC, HMAC, AES). 
• Conduct thorough security assessments and threat modeling to identify and mitigate potential vulnerabilities in firmware designs. 
• Mentor and guide junior engineers in best practices for secure firmware development and cryptographic implementations. 
• Extensive hardware skills: Enterprise platform, BMC, Drivers, IO technologies
• X-86 CPUs, memory controllers, IO Hubs, and PC architecture
• Working knowledge of BIOS functions as it relates to BMC
• Board level diagnostic tools/utilities
• Demonstrated C coding and X-86 Assembly language skills
• Knowledge of internal operations of Operating Systems and its interaction with BMC functions
• Experience with OpenBMC and/or Redfish technology preferred
• 3+ years of experience in OpenBMC “AND” 3+ years of experience in AMI BMC

About ZT Systems

At ZT Systems, a Sanmina Company, you’ll get to do work you are proud of alongside smart, passionate people. Every day, there are opportunities to collaborate with the best in the industry to design, build, and deliver impactful solutions to world-class customers. Along the way, you will gain hands-on experience in a fast-paced environment that’s challenging, rewarding, and career-defining.

A culture built around our values we work hard and think fast. We view challenges as opportunities—to do better, push harder, and be faster than we were the day before. When we fail, we learn from it and move on together. And when we succeed, we use the momentum to go even further. We create value with everything we do, building the foundation of today—and transforming the future of tomorrow.

Join ZT Systems and help us build technology infrastructure that connects the world.

What We Offer
At ZT Systems, a Sanmina Company, we believe that investing in our people is key to our continued growth and innovation. When you join our team, you’ll gain access to a comprehensive and inclusive benefits package designed to support your well-being, financial security, and professional development—both now and in the future.

Compensation & Financial Security

-Competitive base salary

-Performance-based annual bonus eligibility

-401(k) retirement savings plan

-Tuition reimbursement for eligible education programs

Health & Wellness

-Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage with access to leading providers

-Mental health resources and employee wellness support programs-

-Company-paid life and disability insurance

Time Away & Work-Life Balance

-Paid time off (PTO) and company-paid holidays

-Parental leave and family care support programs

Growth & Purpose

-Structured training programs and on-the-job learning opportunities

-Matching gifts and volunteer programs to support causes you care about

These benefits are available to eligible employees and are designed to grow with you as your career evolves. Full benefits and eligibility varies by work location. Learn more about our benefits here.

ZT Group Int’l. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. ZT Systems provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

Please be aware that certain positions may require the applicant to either 1) be a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident (aka green card holder), (iii) Refugee under 8 U.S.C. § 1157, or (iv) Asylee under 8 U.S.C. § 1158, or 2) be eligible to obtain an export control license or license exception from the Bureau of Industry and Science & U.S. Department of Commerce. All offers of employment will be conditional subject to the foregoing.