Technical Architect

Job description

Job Title: Firmware Architect – Server Management / Embedded Systems Location: India, Bangalore Experience: 12–18 years Role Overview: We are looking for a seasoned Architect to lead and deliver solutions for enterprise clients in the domain of server management and Baseboard Management Controller (BMC) technologies. This role is part of a service-based organization, requiring strong customer engagement, solutioning mindset, and multi-project delivery expertise. The candidate will act as a technical leader and advisor, driving architecture, implementation, and modernization of out-of-band management solutions across client environments. Key Responsibilities: Client Engagement & Solutioning • Engage with enterprise customers to understand requirements and propose end-to-end server management and BMC solutions. • Act as a trusted advisor for server management, remote monitoring, and firmware architecture. • Participate in RFP/RFI responses, effort estimation, and technical proposals. • Provide consulting on modernization, migration, and optimization of server management platforms. Architecture & Design • Define architecture for BMC firmware, out-of-band management, and remote provisioning solutions. • Design reusable frameworks and accelerators for multi-client delivery environments. • Ensure solutions are scalable, secure, and compliant with enterprise standards. • Drive adoption of industry standards such as Redfish, DMTF, IPMI, SNMP, and REST APIs. Delivery & Execution: • Lead multiple projects and ensure on-time, high-quality delivery. • Provide technical oversight across development, integration, testing, and deployment. • Collaborate with cross-functional teams (hardware, OS, cloud, security, DevOps). • Define best practices, code reviews, and quality benchmarks. Firmware & Platform Expertise: • Guide teams in developing and enhancing embedded firmware for BMC platforms. • Troubleshoot and resolve complex issues related to BMC, OpenBMC, or similar server management systems. • Optimize performance, reliability, and remote lifecycle management capabilities. Security & Compliance: • Architect secure solutions covering secure boot, root of trust, encryption, authentication. • Ensure compliance with enterprise and regulatory standards (NIST, CIS benchmarks, etc.). • Address vulnerabilities and implement security hardening strategies. Pre-sales & Practice Development: • Support business growth through solution demos, PoCs, and capability presentations. • Build and enhance firmware and server management competency/practice within the organization. • Mentor teams and contribute to knowledge assets, reusable IPs, and training programs. Required Qualifications: Education • Bachelor’s / Master’s degree in Computer Science, Electronics, or related field. Experience • 12+ years of experience in embedded systems, firmware, or server management technologies. • Hands-on experience with enterprise server management platforms or equivalent BMC solutions (e.g., OpenBMC). Technical Skills • Strong programming skills in C/C++ and embedded Linux. • Deep understanding of BMC architecture and out-of-band server management. • Experience with: • Redfish APIs, IPMI, SNMP • Networking protocols (TCP/IP, HTTP/HTTPS) • Hardware interfaces (I2C, SPI, UART, PCIe) • Familiarity with firmware debugging tools and diagnostics. • Knowledge of virtualization, cloud platforms, and data center operations. Preferred Skills • Experience in multi-client delivery environments (service-based companies). • Knowledge of open-source BMC platforms and related ecosystems. • Exposure to DevOps, CI/CD pipelines for firmware releases. • Experience with data center automation and telemetry solutions. Soft Skills & Leadership • Strong client-facing and communication skills. • Ability to manage multiple stakeholders across geographies. • Proven leadership in driving distributed engineering teams. • Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities. Key Differentiators for Service-Based Role • Ability to handle multiple accounts/projects simultaneously. • Strong pre-sales, consulting, and solutioning experience. • Experience in effort estimation, resource planning, and delivery governance. • Adaptability to different customer environments and technologies. What We Offer • Opportunity to work with global enterprise clients. • Exposure to diverse projects in server and data center technologies. • Leadership opportunities in building a firmware and server management practice. • Competitive benefits and career progression.