Staff BIOS / UEFI Firmware Engineer

Req ID: 141805
Remote Position: No
Region: Asia
Country: Taiwan
State/Province: Taiwan
City: Taipei

General Overview

Functional Area: Engineering (ENG)
Career Stream: Design - Software Engineering
Job Code: SEN-ENG-DSE
Direct/Indirect Indicator: Indirect

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.

- The following competencies may also be required: Coaching/Mentoring; Communication/Negotiation/Presentation; Creative Problem Solving; Customer Interaction/Stakeholder Management; Quality & Lean; Working Effectively with Others; D/PFMEA; 8D/Corrective Action; Equipment Safety; Design of Experiments (DOE).

Typical Experience

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

Required Qualifications & Skills

- 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).

Notes

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.

COMPANY OVERVIEW:

Celestica, Inc. (NYSE: CLS; TSX: CLS) is a technology leader dedicated to driving customer success and market advancements. With deep expertise in design, engineering, manufacturing, supply chain, and platform solutions, Celestica enables critical data center infrastructure for AI, cloud, and hybrid cloud and advances technologies in high-growth markets. With a talented team and a strategic global network, Celestica helps its customers achieve competitive advantages.

Today, Celestica delivers innovative supply chain solutions globally to customers in strategic two operating and reporting segments: Advanced Technology Solutions (ATS) and Connectivity and Cloud Solutions (CC):

ATS: This segment serves customers in complex, regulated and high-reliability markets such as Industrial & Smart Energy, Aerospace & Defense, Semiconductor Capital Equipment, and HealthTech. It is engineering led, with deep expertise in design, manufacturing and lifecycle solutions.

CCS: This segment focuses on high-performance technology solutions and services for the data center, serving hyperscalers, digital native customers and enterprises. Celestica's Platform Solutions offering provides innovative and customizable computing, storage and networking solutions enabling AI-driven growth.

Built on a legacy of trust and performance, Celestica has earned its reputation by delivering results in complex and fast-changing markets. Celestica exceeds customer expectations by identifying trends and staying ahead of the curve. Backed by comprehensive capabilities and a global network across North America, Europe and Asia, Celestica helps customers gain competitive advantage with the quality, flexibility and resiliency they need to respond quickly to shifts in demand. Guided by a bold vision to accelerate market advancements, Celestica delivers innovative solutions and technologies that turn complexity into opportunity. Anchored in teamwork and commitment, Celestica strives to be the most trusted partner to its customers and colleagues worldwide.

Celestica would like to thank all applicants, however, only qualified applicants will be contacted.
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