System Z Firmware Developer

at  IBM

Introduction
IBM Infrastructure is a catalyst that makes the world work better because our clients demand it. Heterogeneous environments, the explosion of data, digital automation, and cybersecurity threats require hybrid cloud infrastructure that only IBM can provide.
Your ability to be creative, a forward-thinker and to focus on innovation that matters, is all support by our growth minded culture as we continue to drive career development across our teams. Collaboration is key to IBM Infrastructure success, as we bring together different business units and teams that balance their priorities in a way that best serves our client’s needs.
IBM’s product and technology landscape includes Research, Software, and Infrastructure. Entering this domain positions you at the heart of IBM, where growth and innovation thrive.
Your Role and Responsibilities
Join our team of Firmware Engineers dedicated to crafting the most secure systems for our clients to deploy their enterprise applications. At IBM, we focus on Z systems, the advanced mainframes that power critical workloads with intensive IO operations. As a Firmware Engineer, you will play a vital role in developing IO enablement firmware and boot firmware for z Servers, ensuring seamless operation and robust security.

Your primary responsibilities include:

• Develop and maintain firmware for IBM z Systems, with a focus on IO enablement and boot firmware.
• Utilize C programming expertise in Linux environments to write and debug code effectively.
• Collaborate with a global team to design and implement firmware solutions, ensuring compatibility with Linux, zOS, and zVM operating systems.
• Demonstrate communication skills to effectively interact with team members and stakeholders.
• Contribute to Agile methodologies and CI/CD practices within the Linux development environment, utilizing GitHub for version control.

Required Technical and Professional Expertise

• Java, C and/or C++
• Embedded development with microcontrollers/microprocessors
• Scripting (python, perl, bash, etc.)
• Git

Preferred Technical and Professional Expertise

• Serial communication (I2C, SPI, UART, JTAG)
• Experience building or using real-time operating systems (RTOS)
• Experience in data science; particularly, implementing machine learning algorithms
• Linux
• Bachelor’s and/or Masters in CE, CS, or EE with significant programming experience

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Location StatementIBM offers a competitive and comprehensive benefits program. Eligible employees may have access to:

• Healthcare benefits including medical & prescription drug coverage, dental, vision, and mental health & well being

• Financial programs such as 401(k), cash balance pension plan, the IBM Employee Stock Purchase Plan, financial counseling, life insurance, short & long- term disability coverage, and opportunities for performance based salary incentive programs.

• Generous paid time off including 12 holidays, minimum 56 hours sick time, 120 hours vacation, 12 weeks parental bonding leave in accordance with IBM Policy, and other Paid Care Leave programs. IBM also offers paid family leave benefits to eligible employees where required by applicable law.

• Training and educational resources on our personalized, AI-driven learning platform where IBMers can grow skills and obtain industry-recognized certifications to achieve their career goals.
• Diverse and inclusive employee resource groups, giving & volunteer opportunities, and discounts on retail products, services & experiences.

The compensation range and benefits for this position are based on a full-time schedule for a full calendar year. The salary will vary depending on your job-related skills, experience and location. Pay increment and frequency of pay will be in accordance with employment classification and applicable laws. For part time roles, your compensation and benefits will be adjusted to reflect your hours. Benefits may be pro-rated for those who start working during the calendar year.
This position was posted on the date cited in the key job details section and is anticipated to remain posted for 21 days from this date or less if not needed to fill the role.
We consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable law.
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• Develop and maintain firmware for IBM z Systems, with a focus on IO enablement and boot firmware.
• Utilize C programming expertise in Linux environments to write and debug code effectively.
• Collaborate with a global team to design and implement firmware solutions, ensuring compatibility with Linux, zOS, and zVM operating systems.
• Demonstrate communication skills to effectively interact with team members and stakeholders.
• Contribute to Agile methodologies and CI/CD practices within the Linux development environment, utilizing GitHub for version control