Firmware​/BIOS Developer

About The Role

The Staff Firmware Engineer is responsible for developing platform BIOS, reference code and related documentation for ZT Cloud Servers. Work closely with design teams and be responsible for all software and BIOS related issues during the planning, development, and validation stages of the program.

• Design, develop, code, and debug BIOS/Firmware by applying knowledge of server hardware architecture and system design.
• Review and provide strong feedback on firmware and software architecture specifications and design specifications.
• Layout and establish design documents with the engineering team.
• Study computer motherboard and BIOS system specifications and configuration requirements to plan and develop reliability and compatibility.
• Plan and execute reference code and collateral.
• Participate in key product development and technical teams.
• Participate in new platform power‑on events.
• Engage various cross‑team validation organizations.
• Implement and support various features required for manufacturing validation.

• BS in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science or Computer Engineering and 5+ years of experience including BIOS Development (alternatively an MS degree and 3+ years of experience).
• Demonstrated C, C++ coding and X86 Assembly language skills.
• Knowledge of internal operations of Operating Systems and its interaction with BIOS functions.
• Understanding of processor and enterprise system level architecture.
• Experience in user interface development or presentation layer development.
• Extensive hardware skills: enterprise platform, BIOS, drivers, IO technologies.
• Development of legacy BIOS such as Phoenix, AMI and hands‑on experience with UEFI/EDK II/Linux Boot.
• X86 CPUs, memory controllers, IO hubs, and PC architecture.
• Industry specifications such as PCI, ACPI, DDR, CXL.
• Working knowledge of BMC functions related to BIOS.
• Board‑level diagnostic tools/utilities.

At ZT Systems, a Sanmina Company, we believe that investing in our people is key to our continued growth and innovation. We offer a comprehensive and inclusive benefits package designed to support your well‑being, financial security, and professional development.

• Competitive base salary
• Performance‑based annual bonus eligibility
• 401(k) retirement savings plan
• Tuition reimbursement for eligible education programs

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage with access to leading providers
• Mental health resources and employee wellness support programs
• Company‑paid life and disability insurance

• Paid time off (PTO) and company‑paid holidays
• Parental leave and family care support programs

• Structured training programs and on‑the‑job learning opportunities
• Matching gifts and volunteer programs to support causes you care about

These benefits are available to eligible employees and are designed to grow with you as your career evolves. Full benefits and eligibility varies by work location. Learn more about our benefits here.

ZT Group Int’l. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. ZT Systems provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

Please be aware that certain positions may require the applicant to either:

• (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful permanent resident (green card holder), (iii) Refugee under 8 U.S.C. 1157, or (iv) Asylee under 8 U.S.C. 1158, or
  2) be eligible to obtain an export control license or license exception from the Bureau of Industry and Security & U.S. Department of Commerce. All offers of employment will be conditional and subject to the foregoing.