Principal OpenBMC Firmware Developer

About us

Graphcoreis one of the worlds leading innovators in Artificial Intelligencecompute. It is developing hardware software and systems infrastructure that will unlock the next generation of AI breakthroughs and power the widespread adoption of AI solutions across every industry.

As part of the SoftBank GroupGraphcoreis a member of an elite family of companies responsible for some of the worlds most transformative technologies. Together they share a bold vision: to enable Artificial Super Intelligence and ensure its benefits are accessible to everyone.

Graphcoresteams are drawn from diverse backgrounds and bring a broad range of skills and perspectives. A melting pot of AI research specialists silicon designers softwareengineersand systems architectsGraphcoreenjoys a culture of continuous learning and constant innovation.

Job Summary

We are seeking a PrincipalOpenBMCFirmware Developer to lead the architecture and development ofOpenBMC-based platform management firmware forGraphcoresserver and rack-scale AI infrastructure.

This role focuses on building scalable management firmware for hyperscale data center platforms. The successful candidate will drive BMC firmware architecture collaborate with ODM partners and ensure high-quality firmware solutions enabling telemetry remote management and platform serviceability.

The Team

Graphcoreis a globallyrecognisedleader in Artificial Intelligence computing systems. The company designs advanced semiconductors and datacentrehardware that provide thespecialisedprocessing power needed to drive AI innovation while delivering the efficiency required to support its broader adoption.

The Firmware Engineering team develops the platform management firmware that enables monitoring control and serviceability ofGraphcoresAI compute platforms.

The team works closely with hardware engineering system architecture validation and platform software teams to build reliable management infrastructure across server nodes and rack-scale systems.

Responsibilities and Duties

• Lead the architecture design development and deployment ofOpenBMC-based firmware for hyperscale server and rack management platforms.

• Define and drive BMC feature development to support reliability scalability and serviceability requirements.

• Collaborate closely with ODM partners through all phases of the design and development lifecycle.

• Design and implement firmware interfaces for platform telemetry power and thermal controls and remote manageability.

• Integrate BMC firmware development into CI/CD pipelines including automated builds and regression testing.

• Partner with hardware BIOS security systems and validation teams to align firmware functionality with platform architecture.

• Lead debugging and root-cause analysis for complex firmware and hardware issues in lab and production environments.

• Contribute to theOpenBMCcommunity and promote adoption of industry standards for platform management.

Candidate Profile

Essential

• Bachelors orMasters degree in Electrical Engineering Computer Engineering Computer Science or related discipline.

• 7 years of hands-on experience in BMC firmware development including senior engineering responsibilities.

• StrongexpertisewithOpenBMCand Yocto-based Linux systems.

• Strong programming skills in C/C and scripting languages such as Python or Bash.

• Deep knowledge of platform management protocols such as IPMI DCMI Redfish and PMCI.

• Strong understanding of server and rack-level hardware architecture including sensors FRUs and power systems.

• Experience working with BMC hardware interfaces including NC-SI MCTP PLDM PCIe I3C/I2C SPI USB SGPIO and UART.

• Experience building CI/CD pipelines for firmware development and validation.

Desirable

• Prior contributions to theOpenBMCopen-source community.

• Experience with firmware security technologies such as secure boot or TPM integration.

• Familiarity with server platform architectures (x86 or ARM).

• Experience with DevOps practices or cloud infrastructure workflows.

Benefits:

In addition to a competitive salary Graphcore offers a competitive benefits package. We welcome people of different backgrounds and experiences; were committed to building an inclusive work environment that makes Graphcore a great home for everyone. We offer an equal opportunity process and understand that there are visible and invisible differences in all of us. We can provide a flexible approach to interview and encourage you to chat to us if you require any reasonable adjustments.