Embedded Software Engineer - BIOS

We’re building something powerful. Let’s build it together. We've delivered high-performance embedded computing solutions for four decades across industries including defence, telecoms, and aerospace. We’re proud to be experts in what we do and are looking for an Embedded Software Engineer to join our brilliant team.

The Role The constant requirement for new, better, and more complex products means that the company requires an additional BIOS Engineer. The Software Engineering team is responsible for breathing life into our computer products by creating and maintaining the BIOS, and Board Support Packages (as well as additional software) required for their operation.

What will I be delivering? Key Responsibilities: Design, develop and maintain the UEFI BIOS and other bootloader software. Including integration of board-level hardware: PCIe, USB, Ethernet, I2C, GPIO, UART, and other common embedded interfaces.

You will be involved in end to end development as part of a small team.

Work with our hardware designers:During the design phase to specify the product

During board bring up to get the prototype hardware working

During the design proving phase to validate the product

Work closely with the realisation team in defining test software plans.

Work on challenging customer issues that get escalated to engineering team.

Working with the hardware design authorities and software architect to support product specification.

Participate in security feature implementation.

The hardware and software platforms vary, but most of the devices used are complex and a good appreciation of the hardware is a pre-requisite for this role.

What do I need to bring with me? Demonstrated knowledge and experience Substantial experience developing UEFI BIOS, or related bootloader firmware based on EDK2, Slimboot or Intel FSP.

Proficient in Embedded C programming for x86, PowerPC, or high-performance ARM processors.

Practical experience programming a variety of hardware devices at the register level.

Excellent problem-solving and debugging skills.

Familiarity with schematics and datasheets to support hardware bring-up and debugging.

Ability to apply a systematic approach to software debugging, ensuring thorough and efficient resolution of issues.

Ability to communicate in English and to work in an interdisciplinary engineering and project team.

Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a multi-disciplinary engineering team.

What sort of people are we looking for? You have fearless curiosity, embracing change as the catalyst for progress and performance.

You’re committed to the customer and delivering great service.

You are agile in the way that you work and are able to work at pace. You're always considering how to work smarter to go above and beyond for our customers.

You want to try new things, learn, and are not afraid to fail.

You love technology and are passionate about what we do.

Benefits for Working at Concurrent 20 days’ vacation + 7 public holidays

5 sick/personal days per year

Annual profit share bonus

Employee referral scheme

Flexible Spending Account

Health insurance

Health Reimbursement Account

One paid volunteering day per year

Principal 401K Plan

YuLife wellbeing app

Work Eligibility In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire. To conform to U.S. Government export control regulations, applicant must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State or Department of Commerce.

Equal Opportunity Statement We are an equal opportunity employer and believe in the power of a diverse, inclusive team. We welcome all applications from all suitably qualified people, regardless of race, sex, disability, religion / belief, sexual orientation or age.Please let us know if you require anything which would enable your success throughout our interview process.

Security Clearance Please be aware that certain roles working for Concurrent will be subject to security and export control restrictions. These specific roles are therefore subject to candidates being able to meet BPSS level pre-employment screening criteria.Originally posted on Himalayas