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