Job Description

State-of-the-art products demand state-of-the-art firmware, and that’s the role of our Firmware Engineering team. We lead and deliver the analysis, design, programming, debugging, troubleshooting or modification of software for firmware applications. Our team oversees programming activities involving analog and digital hardware as well as software operating systems. We also influence product development at all stages. In short, we use the latest technology to modify existing solutions, in addition to developing innovative new software and firmware solutions

Join us to do the best work of your career and make a profound social impact as a BIOS Update/Recovery Principal Engineer on our Client Platform Software Engineering team in Austin, TX.

What you’ll achieve

As a Firmware Principal Engineer, you’ll work with an experienced team of engineers to specify and develop BIOS update and recovery functions for next generation Client products, driving industry leading IP / feature development. You’ll apply skills and experience across the full cycle of software development (specification development and review, debug and validation) to enable features and capabilities of platforms focusing on the updating and recovery of the firmware products supported by the client platforms and accessories (such as docking stations). This position is in the Client Platform Software Engineering.

You will:

Take ideas from concept phase through delivery, including creating high level design documents, scoping design and requirements and detailed specification creation
Work with Update\Recovery team to develop, and deliver firmware features
Develop proof of concept designs and support implementation/productizing
Aid in the review and processing of industry standards, new partner technologies, marketing and customer requirements into actionable plans for product update\recovery features.
Triage customer issues and create/implement correction plans to remedy them

Take the first step towards your dream career
Every Dell Technologies team member brings something unique to the table. Here’s what we are looking for with this role:

Essential Requirements

Strong knowledge of Computer Architecture
Strong knowledge of C/C++, Python, and other programming languages
Strong knowledge of operating systems; firmware; BIOS – UEFI preferable; GIT or similar source control practices; device drivers; software performance, scalability, relevant industry standards and application administration; embedded software/firmware; tools and utilities
Ability to code and guide others to code flexible, scalable and complex
programs, using either written or verbal design specifications
Ability to achieve mastery of new tools, languages and operating
systems with some training and on-the- job experience
Familiarity with several Software Lifecycle and Quality Assurance
methodologies

Desirable Requirements

Qualified candidates must have good software design skills and be able to produce documentation related to software design at both a high and low level.
Experience with Agile SW development practices
Candidates should enjoy working in a fast moving, team-oriented environment.

Education\Experience Requirements

Typically requires 8+ years of related experience in a professional role with
a Bachelor’s degree; or 6+ years with a Master’s degree; or 3+ years with a
PhD; or equivalent experience