Senior BIOS Engineer

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.

Job Summary As a Senior BIOS Engineer at Jabil, Inc., you will play a critical role in the design, development, and debugging of BIOS/UEFI firmware for various embedded systems and platforms, ensuring high performance, reliability, and security.

Job Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and implement BIOS/UEFI firmware for new and existing hardware platforms, including bootloaders, POST, ACPI, SMBIOS, and other core system functionalities.
• Debug complex BIOS/UEFI issues, working closely with hardware design teams, software development teams, and external vendors to identify root causes and implement effective solutions.
• Develop and execute comprehensive test plans for BIOS/UEFI firmware, including unit tests, integration tests, and system-level validation.
• Optimize BIOS/UEFI performance for fast boot times, efficient power management, and overall system responsiveness.
• Contribute to hardware bring-up and validation activities, providing essential firmware support.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including hardware, software, and manufacturing, to ensure seamless product development and integration.
• Stay up-to-date with industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices in BIOS/UEFI development.
• Mentor junior engineers and contribute to technical documentation.
• Participate in design reviews and provide technical leadership on firmware-related projects.
• Implement security features and address vulnerabilities within the BIOS/UEFI framework.

Job Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience in BIOS/UEFI firmware development for embedded systems or PC platforms.
• Strong proficiency in C and Assembly language programming.
• In-depth understanding of x86 architecture, PC hardware, and operating system principles.
• Extensive experience with BIOS/UEFI development tools, debuggers (e.g., ITP, JTAG), and emulators.
• Familiarity with industry standards such as ACPI, SMBIOS, PCIe, USB, and SATA.
• Experience with hardware debugging using oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, and other lab equipment.
• Solid understanding of version control systems (e.g., Git).
• Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and debugging skills.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively in a team environment.
• Experience with secure boot and other security-related BIOS features is a plus.
• Knowledge of various operating systems (Windows, Linux) from a firmware perspective.

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