Job Description

Senior Software Engineer

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Bangalore, Karnataka, India



Date posted

Sep 22, 2025

Job number

1881481

Work site

3 days / week in-office

Travel

0-25

%

Role type

Individual Contributor

Profession

Software Engineering

Discipline

Software Engineering

Employment type

Full-Time

Overview

MS Azure CHIE's (Cloud Hardware Infrastructure Engineering) Platform Firmware Engineering team is responsible for definition, design, and development of Server and Rack Infrastructure firmware that manages Microsoft's Data-Center / cloud hardware. We work closely with Microsoft product groups, industry partners and researchers to architect and develop server hardware solutions that meet the requirements for our cloud services platforms at the lowest possible cost of ownership (TCO).

We are seeking a capable BMC Firmware/Embedded Firmware Engineer with solid background in developing and updating Linux kernel and user mode components including device drivers, BMC stacks like IPMI/Redfish, and console applications on embedded systems. Successful candidates will have experience with the Linux kernel, build systems such as Yocto, and experience with ARM based systems

Qualifications

Job qualifications:
A BS/BE in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science or related field or equivalent experience. A minimum of 8+ years of experience in BMC development or Embedded Firmware development Proficient C/C++ design and coding skills Experience with BMC, IPMI, Redfish, Monitoring, MCTP, PLDM and management functionalities firmware development from BMC side Exposure to OpenBMC based BMC Firmware development is a plus. Proven ability to plan, schedule and deliver high quality software. Strong experience working in collaborative teams and cross-group efforts. Experience with board bring up activities. Experience with Github Copilot is a plus Excellent debugging skills A high tolerance for ambiguity and change Experience with some or all of the following: firmware development, bootloaders, platform initialization, Board Support Packages (BSP) porting, yocto (OpenBMC), peripherals such as PCIe, NVMe, I2C, SPI, USB, UARTs, MCTP, PLDM. OS primitives, memory management, scheduling, interrupts, threading Experience with Security concepts of RoT, bootchain image validation, RSA encryption is an added plus Experience with GIT source control


The hardware for operating these services (over 200 and counting), comprises hundreds of thousands of servers spread globally and applications that reach hundreds of millions of users every day. Our customer base is growing rapidly, our infrastructure investments are multiplying, and the size of our global infrastructure is increasing by the day - along with the scale of our challenges. Learn more about our team and projects here Azure Hardware Infrastructure

Responsibilities

This role is for a highly motivated BMC Firmware Engineer with a background in BMC Firmware development for Embedded Linux Systems. You will be involved with all phases of product development from design through bring-up, development, release and deployment. We are aspiring to get agile candidates where you will play a key role in designing, developing, optimizing, deploying, and maintaining innovative features.



Candidates must be capable of working as part of a geographically diverse team and work independently toward shared team goals. Team members will be required to create development and QA plans. Candidates must have strong written and verbal communication skills.

Design, develop and document key features for BMC controllers present in Azure Datacenter servers. Own development and integration of IPMI features, Redfish functionalities, New Platform bring up activities, BMC Security features for Azure Datacenter servers. Plan & Own deployment strategy for firmware images and related components. Participate in Azure Fleet maintenance activities.
Debug across HW, FW and SW stacks and skilled at using SW and HW debugging tools
Benefits/perks listed below may vary depending on the nature of your employment with Microsoft and the country where you work.
?Industry leading healthcare
?Educational resources
?Discounts on products and services
?Savings and investments
?Maternity and paternity leave
?Generous time away
?Giving programs
?Opportunities to network and connect
Microsoft is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, citizenship, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, immigration status, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran or military status, race, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable local laws, regulations and ordinances. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application process, read more about requesting accommodations.