General Information

Req #
WD00012972
Career area:
Hardware Engineering
Country/Region:
United States of America
State:
North Carolina
City:
Morrisville
Date:
Wednesday, May 4, 2022
Working time:
Full-time
Additional Locations: 
* Morrisville - North Carolina - United States of America

Why Work at Lenovo

Here at Lenovo, we believe in smarter technology that builds a brighter, more sustainable and inclusive future for our customers, colleagues, communities, and the planet.

And we go big. No, not big—huge.

We’re not just a US$70 billion revenue Fortune Global 500 company, we’re one of Fortune’s Most Admired. We’re transforming the world through intelligent transformation, offering the world’s most complete portfolio of smart devices, infrastructure, and solutions. With more than 71,500 employees doing business in 180 markets, we help millions—not just the select few—experience our version of a smarter future.

The one thing that’s missing? Well… you...

Description and Requirements

Lenovo Workstations provide powerful solutions to drive productivity, innovation, and design excellence in key vertical segments such as Manufacturing Design, Engineering & CAD, Animation/Media/Web Creation, Science/Medical, Oil & Gas, and Finance.

To maintain our leadership and compete in this aggressive marketplace, we are looking to enhance our team with additional talent. We are currently seeking a Firmware Architect with education and / or experience specifying/designing/maintaining low-level firmware in various building blocks/subsystems within the PC, as well as portions of the main system BIOS. 

Responsibilities:

  • Understand current and future firmware design points for various subsystems and building blocks within a workstation PC. Some examples include, but are not limited to: Super I/Os, Embedded Controllers, BMCs, storage controllers, LAN controllers, and other subsystems which may utilize low-level microcode
  • Create design specifications for the aforementioned firmwares
  • Work with suppliers and global Product Delivery teams on the execution/development of the aforementioned firmwares
  • Interface with Product Security Office to ensure firmware meets all corporate and industry security standards
  • Interlock with suppliers to understand future product roadmaps and design architectures
  • Work with our BIOS Architects to ensure seamless firmware & system BIOS interaction
  • Provide on-going updates and collaborate with global teams on technical issue resolution.

Position Requirements:

  • Bachelors of Science Degree in Engineering
  • 7+ years experience with low-level firmware design/development
  • Knowledge of PC Systems and their components, including modern microprocessor and embedded controller architectures
  • Recognition of the importance of firmware security and ability to design with security in mind
  • Skilled in C and Assembly language programming
Preferred Qualifications:
  • Masters degree in Engineering (or related)
  • Strong communication and presentation skills
  • Experience working/interacting with multi-national and cross-functional technical teams
  • Good organizational and problem solving skills
  • Passion for the PC industry and willingness to innovate
  • Flexible schedule - occasional early morning / evening calls with global teams. 
Why Lenovo?  
Lenovo is a US$60 billion Fortune Global 500 company, with 63,000 employees and operating in 180 markets around the world.  We are #1 PC company on the planet, BCG's 50 most innovative companies, and one of Interbrand’s 100 BEST global brands.  Focused on a bold vision to deliver smarter technology for all, we are developing world-changing technologies that create a more inclusive, trustworthy and sustainable digital society.  By designing, engineering and building the world’s most complete portfolio of smart devices and infrastructure, we are also leading an Intelligent Transformation – to create better experiences and opportunities for millions of customers around the world.  

Learn more about why it’s great to work at Lenovo - https://www.lenovobenefits.com/why-join-lenovo

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* Morrisville - North Carolina - United States of America
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