General Overview

We are seeking an experienced BIOS Engineer to join our Software Engineering team. In this role, you will design, develop, customize, debug, and bring up system firmware (UEFI/BIOS) for next-generation embedded platforms. You will work closely with hardware, CPLD/FPGA, BMC, OS, validation, and platform architecture teams to deliver high-quality firmware solutions from initial power-on through mass production.

Key Responsibilities

Bring up, Firmware Development & Customization:

• Develop, modify, and maintain UEFI/BIOS firmware based on AMI codebases for x86 (Intel/AMD) or ARM-based server architectures.
• Implement platform-specific features, ACPI tables, SMBIOS structures, PCIe enumeration, memory training configurations, and silicon initialization modules.
• Lead initial power-on and hardware bring-up. Diagnose and resolve complex firmware, silicon, and hardware-software integration issues using hardware debug tools (e.g., Intel XDP, AMD HDT/Glider, I2C/Logic Analyzers, SPI programmers etc).

Cross-Functional Collaboration:

• Collaborate with Hardware/Board Design, BMC Firmware, Power/Thermal, and System Validation teams to integrate and troubleshoot platform features (e.g., Redfish, IPMI, RAS features, PCIe Gen5/Gen6 etc).
• Work closely with silicon vendors (Intel, AMD) and core BIOS vendors to resolve silicon bugs, integrate reference code updates, and drive issue resolution.

Lifecycle & Quality Assurance:

• Root-cause issues reported during PPVT/PVT phases, factory manufacturing, and customer deployments.
• Author clear technical design documentation, release notes, and debugging guides for internal and partner teams.

Required Qualifications & Skills

Project Management

Ability to manage/lead complex, multiple line engineering projects that may also involve other functions. Demonstrate solid understanding of the technical, financial and people aspects of the project. Able to create a project/change management plan and ensure that the project is delivered within the assigned time and budget. Ability to recognize project barriers and develop mitigation plans.

Leadership

Demonstrate "People & Team Leadership Behaviors" as per Celestica Leadership Imperatives.

Financial Acumen / Business Planning

Ability to create financial plans for your projects, align them internally with your line of management and other functions and externally if needed. Create project plans, profitability calculations, risk and sensitivity analysis, able to recognize barriers and mitigate profitability risks. Fully knowledgeable about internal and external financial reporting, accounting and tax requirements relevant to your area of expertise.

Typical Experience

10+ years of hands-on experience in BIOS/UEFI firmware development and system hardware bring-up.

Education & Experience:

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field. 10+ years of hands-on experience in BIOS/UEFI firmware development and system hardware bring-up.

Technical Core Capabilities:

• Proficient in C programming and Assembly language for low-level system programming.
• In-depth understanding of UEFI Architecture (SEC, PEI, DXE, BDS phases), EDK II framework, and ACPI specifications.
• Familiarity with computer architecture fundamentals: x86/ARM architecture, PCIe hierarchy, memory controllers (DDR4/DDR5), SMBus/I2C/SPI interfaces, and CPU power management.

Debugging & Tools:

• Hands-on experience with hardware debugging tools (In-Circuit Emulators, Intel XDP, AMD HDT, DediProg SPI programmers, logic analyzers, and oscilloscopes).
• Familiarity with Linux terminal, Git version control, and build systems.

Preferred / Nice-to-Have Skills

• Experience with AMD AGESA or Intel reference code integrations.
• Working knowledge of server-class features: Redfish, PCIe AER/RAS, Secure Boot, IPMI, TPM 2.0, and PFR (Platform Firmware Resiliency / OpenTitan).
• Basic understanding of BMC interfaces (IPMI, Redfish, MCTP over PCIe/SMBus).
• Experience with open-source firmware solutions (e.g., EDK2, coreboot, OpenSIL).

This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities of the position. Employees are held accountable for all duties of the job. Job duties and the % of time identified for any function are subject to change at any time.

Celestica is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on any protected status (including race, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran or disability status or other characteristics protected by law). At Celestica we are committed to fostering an inclusive, accessible environment, where all employees and customers feel valued, respected and supported. Special arrangements can be made for candidates who need it throughout the hiring process. Please indicate your needs and we will work with you to meet them.