Software Engineer

Company: Haystack

Location: San Jose, CA

Type: Full-time

Posted: 2026-09-28

About this role

We're hiring on behalf of a Haystack partner!

The Role

• Design and implement custom UEFI/BIOS features for server platforms.

• Debug complex firmware issues using advanced debugging tools.

• Optimize boot time performance and platform initialization sequences.

• Implement secure boot mechanisms and firmware security features.

• Develop and maintain Power-On Self Test (POST) code and firmware update mechanisms.

• Collaborate with hardware teams on board bring-up and platform validation.

What You'll Need

• 7+ years of hands-on embedded or BIOS/UEFI development experience.

• Deep expertise in x86 platform architecture and low-level system programming.

• Proven track record of leading complex firmware projects end-to-end.

• Experience collaborating with silicon vendors on platform bring-up and reference code integration.

• Proficiency in C programming for bare-metal firmware development.

• Experience with ACPI, SMM, PCIe enumeration, or secure boot.

What's On Offer

• Competitive annual salary ($193,300 - $261,500) plus potential for sign-on payments and RSUs.

• Opportunity to work on cutting-edge server platforms and next-generation silicon.

• Direct impact on the efficiency and security of a global cloud infrastructure.

• Ownership of critical firmware components from design through deployment.

Apply via Haystack today!

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