ARM Architect

***We are unable to work with 3rd-party or corp-to-corp candidates for this position***
Responsibilities 

• Building a firmware architecture for Arm based devices.
• Creating value-add features on top of existing firmware solutions from SoC vendors and internal UEFI code.
• Leading the technical discussion with internal and external parties. 
• Leading the development team to create and fulfill Proof of Concept projects in an architectural way.
• As the company Arm firmware solutions also cover BSP support, tracking different bootloader firmware such as U-Boot and core-boot. 
• Need to set plans and provide guidance to the engineering team for the latest OS kernel updates such as Linux kernel. 
• Supporting service team to customize the desired changes from OEM/ODM in an organized way. 
• Supporting development related functions to help with creating and reviewing internal and external technical and marketing documents.
• Conducting training, participating in external forums, and building/maintaining technical relationships with key partners including Arm and SoC vendors for new technologies and initiatives.
• Help with management teams for light-weight supervision and project management when needed.

 
Other Requirements

• Have real firmware project experience on both UEFI and traditional boot loaders such as U-Boot or coreboot with Arm based platforms, project experience on x86 is a plus.
• Having decent knowledge on ATF (Arm Trusted Firmware or Trusted Firmware-A profile TFA) architecture is a must while real firmware experience (implementation, debug or validation) on ATF is highly appreciated.
• Familiar with modern Arm platform boot process, Secure Boot concept and Secure Firmware Update.
• Have understanding on Arm PSR (Platform security requirements), BOOT_PSG (Platform Security Boot Guidance), BBR (Based Boot Requirement), SBBR (Server BBR) and Arm System Ready.