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Apple hiring UEFI BIOS Engineer - Data Center HWE, Austin, Texas

UEFI BIOS Engineer - Data Center HWE

Apple

Austin, Texas
Posted 3 weeks ago

Qualifications

Education

BS/MS in EE/CE/CS, or equivalent industry experience.

Responsibilities

Primary Duties

  • Design and implement custom features for the UEFI BIOS.
  • Debug complex firmware issues.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional partners to bring up the system, validate the platform, and triage issues.

Required Skills

Technical Skills

C/C++ programmingscripting in Bashscripting in Pythonunderstanding of AMI Aptio Vunderstanding of EDK2 developmentunderstanding of ACPIunderstanding of IPMIunderstanding of PCIeunderstanding of SMBIOSunderstanding of UEFI

Soft Skills

ability to thrive in a fast-paced environmentstrong debugging and problem-solving skillseffective collaboration with vendor and hardware teamsability to anticipate, identify, and resolve technical and schedule challenges proactively

Full Job Description

UEFI BIOS Engineer - Data Center HWE
We are seeking a curious and self-motivated UEFI BIOS Engineer to join our team and contribute to the development of next-generation industry-standard server platforms. Our work focuses on enhancing the reliability, serviceability and security of Apple datacenter systems. You will have the opportunity to make a significant impact and collaborate with highly skilled engineers committed to engineering excellence.

As a UEFI BIOS Engineer on the DCHWE team, you will:
  • Design and implement custom features for the UEFI BIOS.
  • Debug complex firmware issues.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional partners to bring up the system, validate the platform, and triage issues.

Minimum qualifications include:
  • BS/MS in EE/CE/CS, or equivalent industry experience.
  • Strong C/C++ programming skills, including scripting in Bash and Python, are essential.
  • Gain an understanding of the AMI Aptio V and EDK2 development, as well as industry-standard specifications like ACPI, IPMI, PCIe, SMBIOS, and UEFI.

Preferred qualifications include:
  • Demonstrated ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic, and often ambiguous environment.
  • Expertise in server platform interfaces, including PCIe, I2C/I3C, SPI, PMBus, UART, GPIO, PECI/APML, and Ethernet controllers.
  • Strong debugging and problem-solving skills across HW/FW/SW boundaries, with effective collaboration with vendor and hardware teams.
  • Understanding the system security features, including secure/verified boot, firmware signing, TPM/ROT, SPDM, vulnerability management, and hardening at scale.
  • Collaborate with BMC and work on platform enablement. Familiarity with RAS concepts (fault management, telemetry, recovery).
  • Ability to anticipate, identify, and resolve technical and schedule challenges proactively.

Apple is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity. We seek to promote equal opportunity for all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics.

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Estimated Salary

$25
/ hour

Apple pays $25 for IT Support Specialist in Austin, Texas, with most salaries ranging from $19 to $33. Pay can vary based on role, experience, and local cost of living.

Median
$25
Low
$19
High
$33

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