Jabil
Firmware
BIOSEngineer–SwitchPlatform(Wireline)
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“BIOS Engineer – Switch Platform (Wireline) at Jabil. Skills: BIOS/UEFI firmware, C/C++ programming, low-level hardware protocols, platform bring-up. Design, develop, maintain, and debug BIOS/UEFI firmware. Perform high-level and low-level design”
What You'll Achieve.
deliver reliable, secure, and high-performance firmware solutions; ensuring correct handoff between firmware layers; aligned with platform security policy
Industry & Context.
issue root-cause analysis
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Hands-on experience with BIOS/UEFI firmware development using EDK2 or proprietary UEFI frameworks, C/C++ programming skills, solid understanding of embedded firmware architecture, code tracing, low-level debugging, Good understanding of x86 or ARM processor initialization, memory controller bring-up, platform boot flows, Solid knowledge of low-level hardware protocols commonly used in BIOS bring-up: PCIe, SPI (flash), I2C, SMBus, UART, GPIO, eSPI, understanding of UEFI specifications including UEFI PI, SMM, DXE, PEI, BDS, and shell environments, Familiarity with ACPI specification, ASL programming, SMBIOS table construction for platform hardware description, Ability to independently port BIOS firmware to custom hardware platforms, implement platform-specific initialization sequences, Experience participating in at least one complete hardware platform lifecycle (from bring-up to production)
Nice to Have
Experience with datacenter switch or networking hardware platforms (e. g. , 400G/800G switch ASICs, OCP-compliant designs), Familiarity with secure boot integration, TPM 2.0, measured boot, PRoT/RoT attestation flows from the BIOS layer, Experience acting as a technical lead, platform owner, domain expert in BIOS-related projects, Familiarity with OpenBMC or IPMI/Redfish interactions from a BIOSMC interface perspective (e. g. , BIOS-BMC communication via IPMB, SSIF, or BT), Experience with hardware bring-up, manufacturing diagnostics, platform validation tooling
What You'll Do.
and debug BIOS/UEFI firmware
Perform high-level and low-level design
implementation and integration of new BIOS features
Lead or contribute as a platform owner
providing technical guidance and mentoring
Collaborate with hardware
Implement and maintain secure boot
Develop and maintain platform ACPI tables
Participate in system integration
validation and issue root-cause analysis
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
working closely with hardware, BMC, PRoT, and cross-functional engineering teams; Collaborate with hardware, BMC, PRoT, and SONiC/NOS teams
Full Job Description
At Jabil (NYSE: JBL), we are proud to be a trusted partner for the world's top brands, offering comprehensive engineering, supply chain, and manufacturing solutions. With 60 years of experience across industries and a vast network of over 100 sites worldwide, Jabil combines global reach with local expertise to deliver both scalable and customized solutions. Our commitment extends beyond business success as we strive to build sustainable processes that minimize environmental impact and foster vibrant and diverse communities around the globe. **About the Role** We are seeking an experienced and self-driven BIOS Engineer to join our firmware and system software team. In this role, you will be responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining BIOS/UEFI firmware for 800G datacenter switch platforms, working closely with hardware, BMC, PRoT, and cross-functional engineering teams to deliver reliable, secure, and high-performance firmware solutions throughout the full platform lifecycle. **Key Responsibilities** * Design, develop, maintain, and debug BIOS/UEFI firmware based on switch hardware architecture and platform design requirements. * Perform high-level and low-level design, implementation, and integration of new BIOS features including power sequencing, hardware initialization, PCI enumeration, and boot flow management. * Lead or contribute as a platform owner or domain expert, providing technical guidance and mentoring to team members on BIOS architecture and bring-up. * Collaborate with hardware, BMC, PRoT, and SONiC/NOS teams to bring up and validate BIOS on custom switch platforms, ensuring correct handoff between firmware layers. * Implement and maintain secure boot, measured boot, and UEFI Secure Boot configurations aligned with platform security policy. * Develop and maintain platform ACPI tables, SMBIOS structures, and UEFI device drivers for switch-specific hardware components. * Participate in system integration, validation, and issue root-cause anal
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