IBM

Hardware Systems Engineer

Job Description

Introduction
A career in IBM Software means you'll be part of a team that transforms our customers challenges into solutions.

Seeking new possibilities and always staying curious, we are a team dedicated to creating the world's leading AI-powered, cloud-native software solutions for our customers. Our renowned legacy creates endless global opportunities for our IBMers, so the door is always open for those who want to grow their career.

We are seeking a skilled back-end developer to join our IBM Software team. As part of our team, you will be responsible for developing and maintaining high-quality software products, working with a variety of technologies and programming languages.

DataPower gateways are used by many of the world's largest companies including banks, airlines and insurance providers. As part of the DataPower gateway software engineering team you will be responsible for ensuring that every version of the product that is released exceeds the high level of quality that our customers demand. You will be responsible for development of DataPower gateway technologies, which will include both multi-protocol and API gateway capabilities

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
As a key member of our dynamic team, you will play a vital role in crafting exceptional software experiences. Your responsibilities will encompass the design and implementation of innovative features, fine-tuning and sustaining existing code for optimal performance, and guaranteeing top-notch quality through rigorous testing and debugging. Collaboration is at the heart of what we do, and you'll be working closely with fellow developers, designers, and product managers to ensure our software aligns seamlessly with user expectations.
DataPower firmware engineers develop C and C++ embedded code modules for the DataPower physical hardware appliances. These engineers have deep experience in embedded Linux systems development, Linux operating system Kernel extensions, Linux operating system device drivers, and the IPv6 networking stack
  • Software Development Expertise:
  • Strong background in software development, demonstrating expertise in programming languages such as C, C++
  • Self-Starter Mindest:
  • A self-starter with a proactive mindset, able to initiate and drive projects independently.
  • Excellent Problem-Solving Skills:
  • Demonstrated excellence in problem-solving, with the ability to tackle complex issues and find effective solutions.
  • Collaborative Team Player:
  • Ability to work seamlessly as part of a team, contributing to collective goals and fostering a collaborative work environment.


Required Technical and Professional Expertise
  • 8-12 years experience in software development using C++, C.
  • Thoroughly understand hardware specifications and architecture.
  • Engage with Original Design Manufacturers (ODMs) to discuss hardware requirements and specifications.
  • Provide expert support for customer service issues related to hardware failures.
  • Analyse and troubleshoot hardware-related problems raised by customers, ensuring timely resolution.
  • Experience with RAID or HSM device drivers a plus.
  • Experience in handling driver patches as required for optimal hardware performance.
  • Collaborate with software teams to ensure seamless integration and functionality.
  • Experience with data structures and software design.Exposure to development of network gateways, or network routers (embedded firmware or stand alone software).
  • Ability to handle multiple competing priorities in a fast-paced environment


Preferred Technical and Professional Expertise
  • 8-12 years experience in software development using C++, C.
  • Thoroughly understand hardware specifications and architecture.
  • Engage with Original Design Manufacturers (ODMs) to discuss hardware requirements and specifications.
  • Provide expert support for customer service issues related to hardware failures.
  • Analyse and troubleshoot hardware-related problems raised by customers, ensuring timely resolution.
  • Experience with RAID or HSM device drivers a plus.
  • Experience in handling driver patches as required for optimal hardware performance.
  • Collaborate with software teams to ensure seamless integration and functionality.
  • Experience with data structures and software design.Exposure to development of network gateways, or network routers (embedded firmware or stand alone software).
  • Ability to handle multiple competing priorities in a fast-paced environment

About Business Unit
IBM Software infuses core business operations with intelligence—from machine learning to generative AI—to help make organizations more responsive, productive, and resilient. IBM Software helps clients put AI into action now to create real value with trust, speed, and confidence across digital labor, IT automation, application modernization, security, and sustainability. Critical to this is the ability to make use of all data, because AI is only as good as the data that fuels it. In most organizations data is spread across multiple clouds, on premises, in private datacenters, and at the edge. IBM’s AI and data platform scales and accelerates the impact of AI with trusted data, and provides leading capabilities to train, tune and deploy AI across business. IBM’s hybrid cloud platform is one of the most comprehensive and consistent approach to development, security, and operations across hybrid environments—a flexible foundation for leveraging data, wherever it resides, to extend AI deep into a business.

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
When applying to jobs of your interest, we recommend that you do so for those that match your experience and expertise. Our recruiters advise that you apply to not more than 3 roles in a year for the best candidate experience.

For additional information about location requirements, please discuss with the recruiter following submission of your application.

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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