IBM

Firmware Engineer

Posted On

Sept. 28, 2024

Location

Bangalore, Karnataka

Experience Level

Professional

Job Type

Permanent

Apply By

Nov. 22, 2024

Job Description

Introduction
At IBM, work is more than a job - it's a calling: To build. To design. To code. To consult. To think along with clients and sell. To make markets. To invent. To collaborate. Not just to do something better, but to attempt things you've never thought possible. Are you ready to lead in this new era of technology and solve some of the world's most challenging problems? If so, lets talk.

Your Role and Responsibilities
We are looking for an Individual highly interested in developing an innovative, future-oriented solution that automates and simplifies the installation, configuration and testing of Linux on Z systems.
You will be required to Maintain firmware for IBM z Systems, with a focus on IO enablement and boot firmware.
Step in and be part of IBM System Development Lab community, outstanding for its innovation and team spirit, offering one of the broadest project portfolios of hardware and software technologies within the IBM Corporation.
Engineers in our team work inside a highly agile development environment and are responsible for the full software development life cycle – ranging from designing and implementing of the new product features, testing for industry-leading quality assurance over to continuous product delivery as well as supporting our global customers. You will be thrilled by emerging technologies with our software products for future Mainframe and Cloud-based markets.

What you will do (Roles & Responsibilities) :

Maintain firmware for IBM z Systems, with a focus on IO enablement and boot firmware.
Utilise C programming expertise in Linux environments to write and debug code effectively.
Collaborate with global team to design and implement firmware solutions, ensuring compatibility with Linux, zOS, and zVM operating systems.
Support the firmware internal tools from conception through delivery to the field.
Contribute to Agile methodologies and CI/CD practices within the Linux development environment, utilising GitHub for version control.
Demonstrate strong communication skills to effectively interact with team members and stakeholders."

Required Technical and Professional Expertise

7+ years of relevant industry experience with proficiency in Linux internals and systems programming
Experience in back-end development with experience on Z Hardware and Firmware
Working experience on C/ C++ ,Python, web services RESTful API
Deep Understanding on Z/OS HCD, Compute, network and storage
Deep Understanding on DPM (Dynamic Partition Manager) and HMC
Understanding of Clustering technique sysplex, PR/SM Concepts, LPAR and Virtualisation concepts
Knowledge of S/W development process & tools for product development/debugging with knowledge on SMAPI/SMCLI
Experience on Assembler programming preferably System Z Based / other architecture based
Experience with I/O Configuration (IOCP, zArchitecture etc.)
Strong debugging and troubleshooting skills.
Good communication skills, Verbal/Written and should be able to contribute in a global team environment

Preferred Technical and Professional Expertise

5+ Industry experience in Firmware/Embedded Software Design & Development.
Proven experience with Linux OS with Understanding of the inner workings of the Linux operating system and Open Source development.
Strong experience in debugging and problem solving.
Experience in working with Hardware workbooks.
Exposure working on scripting languages like Perl/Python etc .
Exposure working on Open Source tools (Git, Gerrit, Jenkins).
Good to have knowledge on System z Assembler, z/OS basics, z/VM basics

About Business Unit

IBM Systems helps IT leaders think differently about their infrastructure. IBM servers and storage are no longer inanimate - they can understand, reason, and learn so our clients can innovate while avoiding IT issues. Our systems power the world’s most important industries and our clients are the architects of the future. Join us to help build our leading-edge technology portfolio designed for cognitive business and optimized for cloud computing.

This job requires you to be fully COVID-19 vaccinated prior to your start date and proof of vaccination status will be required before your start date. During the Onboarding process you will be asked to confirm your vaccination status, in case you are unable to get vaccinated for any reason, you can let us know at that stage. Please let us know if you are unable to be vaccinated due to medical or religious reasons. IBM will consider such requests on a case by case basis subject to submission of required proof by the candidate before a stipulated date.

Your Life @ IBM

In a world where technology never stands still, we understand that, dedication to our clients success, innovation that matters, and trust and personal responsibility in all our relationships, lives in what we do as IBMers as we strive to be the catalyst that makes the world work better.

Being an IBMer means you’ll be able to learn and develop yourself and your career, you’ll be encouraged to be courageous and experiment everyday, all whilst having continuous trust and support in an environment where everyone can thrive whatever their personal or professional background.

Our IBMers are growth minded, always staying curious, open to feedback and learning new information and skills to constantly transform themselves and our company. They are trusted to provide on-going feedback to help other IBMers grow, as well as collaborate with colleagues keeping in mind a team focused approach to include different perspectives to drive exceptional outcomes for our customers. The courage our IBMers have to make critical decisions everyday is essential to IBM becoming the catalyst for progress, always embracing challenges with resources they have to hand, a can-do attitude and always striving for an outcome focused approach within everything that they do.

Are you ready to be an IBMer?

About IBM

IBM's greatest invention is the IBMer. We believe that through the application of intelligence, reason and science, we can improve business, society and the human condition, bringing the power of an open hybrid cloud and AI strategy to life for our clients and partners around the world.

Restlessly reinventing since 1911, we are not only one of the largest corporate organizations in the world, we’re also one of the biggest technology and consulting employers, with many of the Fortune 50 companies relying on the IBM Cloud to run their business.

At IBM, we pride ourselves on being an early adopter of artificial intelligence, quantum computing and blockchain. Now it’s time for you to join us on our journey to being a responsible technology innovator and a force for good in the world.

Location Statement

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Being You @ IBM

IBM is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, caste, genetics, pregnancy, disability, neurodivergence, age, veteran status, or other characteristics. IBM is also committed to compliance with all fair employment practices regarding citizenship and immigration status.

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