BIOS Software Engineer
$95,000–$145,000 year
On-site · Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
Vancouver, British Columbia, CanadaOn-siteFull Time$95,000–$145,000 yearMid LevelBachelors DegreeLarge
Type
Full Time
Level
Mid Level
Education
Bachelors Degree
Company size
Large
Job Summary
Arista BIOS Software Engineer responsible for designing, developing, integrating and maintaining low-level CPU software for Arista products, with automated testing in C, C++ and Python; collaboration with hardware engineers and vendors to qualify CPUs, tracking Linux kernel developments, contributing to open source BIOS communities, reviewing specifications, and mentoring junior engineers to ensure quality across features and tools.
Required Qualifications
- BS Computer Science/Electrical Engineering/Computer Engineering + 3 years experience, or MS Computer Science/Electrical Engineering/Computer Engineering + 2 years experience, or Ph.D. in Computer Science/Electrical Engineering/Computer Engineering + 1 years experience, or equivalent work experience
- Expert knowledge of and extensive experience programming in C
- Knowledge of C++ and Python is desirable
- Experience designing and developing software in CPU firmware, BIOS and boot loader environments
- Experience bringing up new CPU boards
- Significant hands-on experience diagnosing problems, troubleshooting issues, and fixing bugs in low-level CPU firmware, BIOS and boot loader software
- Familiarity with Linux kernel architecture, design and implementation desirable
- Understanding of IP networking architecture, design and principles desirable
- Applied understanding of modern software engineering principles and practices
- Strong problem solving and troubleshooting skills
- Strong software design and implementation skills
- Ability to work independently and in small teams
- Ability to communicate articulately, and document your designs and implementations clearly, and concisely
- Familiarity with and experience working with the x86 and ARM CPU architectures
- This is a mid-level software engineer requirement not applicable for fresh graduates or interns
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