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Introduction
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Your Role and Responsibilities
Firmware is the software that integrates and interacts directly with hardware to control its operation, and may exist anywhere in a computing system from the central computing complex to management consoles, power supplies, and I/O adapters. Firmware Developers design, develop, test and deliver systems that enable hardware to function. This role specializes in understanding the capabilities of hardware, firmware, Operating System and application interface layers, and uses the knowledge to deliver architecture and functional components to ensure end users can leverage all of a hardware system's capabilities. Firmware Developers may: 1) alter, organize and model the functionality of software; 2) create component level design and architecture; 3) create & use design documentation, such as Functional Programming Specifications and high level design documents to implement identified components; 4) ensure that the implemented components are tested and ready to be integrated into the product; 5) provide fixes to defects identified by customers or internally. Understanding of and ability to develop using Secure Engineering practices is also critical for this role. Firmware development can involve the following work approaches: collaboration with Designers to understand users and incorporate that understanding into design and development; application of agile methodologies throughout the entire development cycle, from design, code implementation/review, unit testing, functional testing, simulation, and real hardware integration testing; debugging reported problems, and designing, developing and testing code fixes. Focuses on Individual/Team Objectives and Developing Professional Effectiveness.Skills:
Environment:
Professional knowledge related to incumbent's position, team, and department. Requires ability to absorb professional knowledge quickly and develop skills.
Communication/Negotiation:
Draw upon professional concepts to collaborate with others to carry out assigned duties. Negotiation is required.
Problem Solving:
Recognize job-related problems. analyze causes using existing techniques or tools, prepare and recommend solution alternatives. Challenge the validity of given procedures and processes with the intent to enhance and improve.
Contribution/Leadership:
Works on professional projects;work is often reviewed for developmental purposes. Understand the standard mission of the professional group and vision in own area of competence. May directly influence people in own project. Position may require coordination of activities of less experienced or less knowledgeable team members.
Impact on Business/Scope:
Accountable for individual or team results. May contribute by supporting activities that are subject to business measurements, impact customer satisfaction, or impact immediate costs or expenses.
Required Technical and Professional Expertise
Minimum of 2 years of software development experience with C/C++ Ability to work in an agile, collaborative environment
Strong problem-solving capability, with the ability to utilize technical knowledge and creativity to generate innovative solutions
Preferred Technical and Professional Expertise
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About IBMIBM's greatest invention is the IBMer. We believe that through the application of intelligence, reason and science, we can improve business, society and the human condition, bringing the power of an open hybrid cloud and AI strategy to life for our clients and partners around the world.Restlessly reinventing since 1911, we are not only one of the largest corporate organizations in the world, we're also one of the biggest technology and consulting employers, with many of the Fortune 50 companies relying on the IBM Cloud to run their business. At IBM, we pride ourselves on being an early adopter of artificial intelligence, quantum computing and blockchain. Now it's time for you to join us on our journey to being a responsible technology innovator and a force for good in the world.
Location StatementIBM offers a competitive and comprehensive benefits program. Eligible employees may have access to: - Healthcare benefits including medical & prescription drug coverage, dental, vision, and mental health & well being - Financial programs such as 401(k), the IBM Employee Stock Purchase Plan, financial counseling, life insurance, short & long- term disability coverage, and opportunities for performance based salary incentive programs - Generous paid time off including 12 holidays, minimum 56 hours sick time, 120 hours vacation, 12 weeks parental bonding leave in accordance with IBM Policy, and other Paid Care Leave programs. IBM also offers paid family leave benefits to eligible employees where required by applicable law - Training and educational resources on our personalized, AI-driven learning platform where IBMers can grow skills and obtain industry-recognized certifications to achieve their career goals - Diverse and inclusive employee resource groups, giving & volunteer opportunities, and discounts on retail products, services & experiences The compensation range and benefits for this position are based on a full-time schedule for a full calendar year. The salary will vary depending on your job-related skills, experience and location. Pay increment and frequency of pay will be in accordance with employment classification and applicable laws. For part time roles, your compensation and benefits will be adjusted to reflect your hours. Benefits may be pro-rated for those who start working during the calendar year. This position was posted on the date cited in the key job details section and is anticipated to remain posted for 21 days from this date or less if not needed to fill the role. We consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable law. IBM will not be providing visa sponsorship for this position now or in the future. Therefore, in order to be considered for this position, you must have the ability to work without a need for current or future visa sponsorship.
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