Firmware Developer
Introduction
We are seeking a skilled and forward-thinking Embedded Simulation Engineer to join IBM ZFW team in building and evolving software-based hardware simulations for embedded systems development and testing.
This role is crucial for enabling early-stage firmware development and automated testing through virtual hardware models. You'll be working on simulation models that replicate real hardware-sometimes even before it exists. In the future, you will also help guide the evolution of the simulation toolchain itself.
Your role and responsibilities
• Managing and maintaining the service used by IBM Z engineering and development teams
• Adapting and upgrading containerized services for compatibility with upcoming IBM Z releases
• Designing and implementing a cloud-native architecture to improve service scalability and maintainability
• Redesigning data handling processes to enhance performance and reliability
• Designing and implementing service interfaces for formatting scripts and debug symbol management
• Collaborating with other teams to ensure seamless integration and high service availability
Required education
Bachelor's Degree
Required technical and professional expertise
• Perl, Container Management, Kubernetes, Linux/SSH
• Hands-on experience with Linux and shell environments (SSH, scripting)
• Solid experience in containerization and container management technologies
• Familiarity with Kubernetes or other orchestration tools
• Scripting experience with Perl or equivalent scripting languages
• Proven ability to manage and maintain production-grade internal services
• Strong debugging and problem-solving skills
• Design and implement a cloud native architecture
• Design and implement service interfaces for formatting script and debug symbols
Preferred technical and professional experience
• Experience using standard Linux developer tools such as gdb or crash
• Experience designing and deploying cloud-native microservices
• Knowledge of IBM Z systems or similar enterprise platforms
• Familiarity with engineering workflow tools or CI/CD frameworks
• Experience modernizing legacy services and data pipelines
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