Firmware Architect

HP•Spring, TX

1d•$147,050 - $230,850

About The Position

Leads the preparation and creation of instructional technical manuscripts for firmware operation. Reviews firmware code, provides technical feedback, and ensures adherence to coding standards and best practices. Manages resources to complete programming projects, and designs detailed plans to ensure firmware is functioning properly. Leads multiple project teams of other software firmware engineers and internal and outsourced development partners responsible for all stages of design and development for complex products and platforms. Works with product architects, firmware teams, product managers and provides critical guidance, system-level debugging and troubleshooting to various teams, as a Subject Matter Expert. Reviews and evaluates designs and project activities for compliance with systems design and development guidelines and standards; provides tangible feedback to improve product quality and mitigate failure risk. Manages and expands relationships with internal and outsourced development partners on firmware design and development. Serves as an expert on all firmware related topics and acts as overall firmware leadership to provide perspective to cross- organization projects, programs, and activities. Drives innovation and integration of new technologies into projects and activities in the firmware design organization. Mentors less-experienced software firmware engineers and help guide them to successful deliverables. Architecture & Design Define and maintain the firmware based security features for x86-based platforms. Integrate security principles into firmware design, ensuring compliance with industry standards and best practices. Drive innovation and adoption of new technologies in firmware and security architecture. Documenting designs and specifications Design and implement firmware components, including BIOS/UEFI modules, EFI drivers, and low-level hardware interfaces. Develop automated testing strategies for firmware validation and security assurance. Apply advanced security architecture methodologies to protect firmware integrity and resilience. Collaborate with security teams to implement secure boot, cryptographic protections, and firmware update mechanisms. Impacts large functions and leads large, cross-division functional teams or projects. Complexity Provides highly innovative solutions to complex problems within established policy. Disclaimer This job description describes the general nature and level of work performed in this role. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, skills, responsibilities, knowledge, etc. These may be subject to change and additional functions may be assigned as needed by management The pay range for this role is $147,050 to $230,850 USD annually with additional opportunities for pay in the form of bonus and/or equity (applies to United States of America candidates only). Pay varies by work location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Work closely with hardware engineers, OS teams, and security architects to ensure seamless integration. Provide technical leadership and mentorship to junior engineers. Participate in cross-functional initiatives and represent firmware architecture in strategic discussions. x86 architecture and platform initialization. UEFI/BIOS development and standards. Firmware-level security methodologies (secure boot, cryptography, threat modeling). C programming for low-level systems. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. Excellent communication skills for technical and executive audiences. Four-year or Graduate Degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Electrical Engineering, or any other related discipline or commensurate work experience or demonstrated competence. Typically has 10+ years of firmware experience, or a related field.

Requirements

x86 architecture and platform initialization.
UEFI/BIOS development and standards.
Firmware-level security methodologies (secure boot, cryptography, threat modeling).
C programming for low-level systems.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Excellent communication skills for technical and executive audiences.
Four-year or Graduate Degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Electrical Engineering, or any other related discipline or commensurate work experience or demonstrated competence.
Typically has 10+ years of firmware experience, or a related field.

Responsibilities

Leads the preparation and creation of instructional technical manuscripts for firmware operation.
Reviews firmware code, provides technical feedback, and ensures adherence to coding standards and best practices.
Manages resources to complete programming projects, and designs detailed plans to ensure firmware is functioning properly.
Leads multiple project teams of other software firmware engineers and internal and outsourced development partners responsible for all stages of design and development for complex products and platforms.
Works with product architects, firmware teams, product managers and provides critical guidance, system-level debugging and troubleshooting to various teams, as a Subject Matter Expert.
Reviews and evaluates designs and project activities for compliance with systems design and development guidelines and standards; provides tangible feedback to improve product quality and mitigate failure risk.
Manages and expands relationships with internal and outsourced development partners on firmware design and development.
Serves as an expert on all firmware related topics and acts as overall firmware leadership to provide perspective to cross- organization projects, programs, and activities.
Drives innovation and integration of new technologies into projects and activities in the firmware design organization.
Mentors less-experienced software firmware engineers and help guide them to successful deliverables.
Define and maintain the firmware based security features for x86-based platforms.
Integrate security principles into firmware design, ensuring compliance with industry standards and best practices.
Drive innovation and adoption of new technologies in firmware and security architecture.
Documenting designs and specifications Design and implement firmware components, including BIOS/UEFI modules, EFI drivers, and low-level hardware interfaces.
Develop automated testing strategies for firmware validation and security assurance.
Apply advanced security architecture methodologies to protect firmware integrity and resilience.
Collaborate with security teams to implement secure boot, cryptographic protections, and firmware update mechanisms.
Work closely with hardware engineers, OS teams, and security architects to ensure seamless integration.
Provide technical leadership and mentorship to junior engineers.
Participate in cross-functional initiatives and represent firmware architecture in strategic discussions.