Openbmc Developer Job in International Business Machines

OpenBMC Developer

Location: Bangalore, Karnataka, India

Experience: 2 10 Years

Job Type: Full-Time

Education: Bachelor s Degree (Master s preferred)

Industry: Technology / Firmware Development

Company: IBM India Systems Development Lab (ISDL)

Introduction:

IBM is one of the world s largest and most innovative technology companies, operating in over 170 countries. With a legacy of more than 100 years, IBM is at the forefront of global transformation, reshaping industries through the power of Cloud, AI, Analytics, Security, Mobile, and IoT.

At IBM, we believe in doing work that matters. We re building a smarter business and a better world and we want bright, driven minds like yours to join us. This is your opportunity to become an essential part of a company that fosters creativity, growth, and the pursuit of innovation.

About the Role:

As a Firmware Developer in our India Systems Development Lab (ISDL), you will contribute to the design and development of features for IBM's next-generation enterprise Power servers. Working within the global WW Firmware Development Organization, you will focus on cutting-edge development on the OpenBMC stack, helping shape the future of server infrastructure.

Your Responsibilities:

• Design and develop firmware components and features independently and collaboratively.
• Work on the OpenBMC stack, contributing to the architecture and feature development for IBM Power systems.
• Collaborate with cross-functional, global teams in an Agile environment.
• Participate in code reviews, debugging, and hardware bring-up activities.
• Ensure the delivery of high-quality, efficient, and scalable code.

Required Technical and Professional Expertise:

• 2 10 years of relevant industry experience.
• Strong programming skills in Modern C++ (including STL, data structures, and design patterns).
• Solid understanding of Linux operating systems, with hands-on experience across various flavors.
• Experience with open-source tools and scripting: Git, Gerrit, Jenkins, Bitbake, Python/Perl.
• Excellent debugging and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently as a self-starter and as part of a global agile team.

Preferred Technical and Professional Experience:

• Prior experience in OpenBMC development.
• Exposure to server management protocols: Redfish, REST, HTTP.
• Familiarity with hardware abstraction, including protocols like I2C, SPI, GPIO and Device Tree manipulation.
• Understanding of networking concepts (Socket programming, SSL, certificates, Linux firewalls).
• Experience with C++17 or C++20 standards is highly desirable.
• Involvement in hardware bring-up or low-level firmware debugging is a strong plus.

Why Join IBM?

• Work on industry-leading systems powering the world's critical infrastructure.
• Collaborate with global innovators across cutting-edge domains.
• Enjoy a workplace that values diversity, learning, and career growth.
• Be part of a company committed to building a smarter planet.

Ready to engineer what s next? Join IBM and make your ideas matter.