Graphcore
Artificial Intelligence
PrincipalBMCFirmwareDeveloper
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“Principal BMC Firmware Developer at Graphcore. Skills: BMC Firmware, OpenBMC, Server platforms, AI compute. Lead firmware architecture. Develop OpenBMC firmware”
Industry & Context.
Debugging; Troubleshooting
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Bachelor's or Master's degree, 10+ years of experience, OpenBMC expertise, C/C++ programming skills, Python or Bash scripting skills, Platform management protocols experience, Server hardware architecture understanding, Hardware interfaces experience, CI/CD pipelines experience, Debugging skills
Nice to Have
OpenBMC for ARM-based servers experience, Hyperscale environments experience, OpenBMC codebase contributions, ODM/JDM partners experience, Firmware for large-scale cloud experience, Fleet update infrastructure experience
What You'll Do.
Lead firmware architecture
Develop OpenBMC firmware
Enable hardware integration
Develop manageability interfaces
Architect firmware security
Design firmware lifecycle management
Develop telemetry pipelines
Collaborate with vendors
Contribute to OpenBMC upstream
Promote best practices
Lead system-level debugging
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Hardware engineering; Silicon teams; Platform architects; Validation teams; Silicon vendors; ODM partners
Process & Methodology
CI/CD pipelines
Full Job Description
About us Graphcore is one of the world’s leading innovators in Artificial Intelligence compute. It is developing hardware, software and systems infrastructure that will unlock the next generation of AI breakthroughs and power the widespread adoption of AI solutions across every industry. As part of the SoftBank Group, Graphcore is a member of an elite family of companies responsible for some of the world’s most transformative technologies. Together, they share a bold vision: to enable Artificial Super Intelligence and ensure its benefits are accessible to everyone. Graphcore’s teams are drawn from diverse backgrounds and bring a broad range of skills and perspectives. A melting pot of AI research specialists, silicon designers, software engineers and systems architects, Graphcore enjoys a culture of continuous learning and constant innovation. Job Summary We are seeking a Principal BMC Firmware Engineer to lead the architecture and development of OpenBMC-based management firmware for hyperscale AI server platforms. This role focuses on building scalable platform management firmware that enables system monitoring, telemetry, power and thermal management, and lifecycle management across large-scale data center deployments. The Team Graphcore is a globally recognised leader in Artificial Intelligence computing systems. The company designs advanced semiconductors and data centre hardware that provide the specialised processing power needed to drive AI innovation, while delivering the efficiency required to support its broader adoption. The Firmware Engineering team develops platform management firmware responsible for monitoring, controlling, and servicing Graphcore’s AI compute infrastructure. The team collaborates closely with hardware engineering, silicon teams, platform architects, and validation teams to deliver reliable firmware across server and rack-scale systems. Responsibilities and Duties Lead the architecture and development of OpenBMC firmware for hyperscal
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