UEFI Developer/Firmware Engineer

We are looking for an experienced

UEFI Developer

to support cutting-edge device development for Microsoft

Surface

programs. This role focuses on low-level firmware development, platform bring-up, and deep system debugging in close collaboration with hardware, silicon, and OS engineering teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain

UEFI firmware/BIOS

for modern client platforms

• Contribute to

early platform bring-up

and validation of new hardware

• Implement and debug

boot flows, firmware modules, and device initialization

• Work closely with silicon partners (Intel/AMD/Qualcomm) for firmware integration
• Perform

low-level debugging

across firmware, hardware, and OS layers

• Write efficient and reliable

embedded code in C/C\+\+

• Enable key features such as

power management, security (Secure Boot, TPM), and system configuration

• Analyze system logs, firmware traces, and hardware signals to troubleshoot issues
• Collaborate with Windows and driver teams to ensure seamless platform functionality
• Participate in design discussions, code reviews, and firmware releases

Required Qualifications

• 5\+ years of experience in

UEFI/BIOS or embedded firmware development

• Strong proficiency in

C/C\+\+ programming

in low-level environments

• Hands-on experience with

platform bring-up and system debugging

• Solid understanding of

boot architecture, memory, and hardware interfaces

• Experience with debugging tools (JTAG, oscilloscopes, logic analyzers)
• Familiarity with

ACPI, PCIe, USB, SPI, I2C

protocols

• Experience working with

Intel/AMD/ARM-based platforms

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with

consumer devices (laptops/tablets)

, especially Surface-like products

• Prior Microsoft experience
• Exposure to

Windows platform internals and driver interaction

• Knowledge of

firmware security (Secure Boot, TPM, measured boot)

• Experience in

power and performance optimization

• Familiarity with full product lifecycle from development to production