ZFW IO Developer
This position is for the System Z Host Firmware team at IBM, focusing on developing firmware for System Z processors. The role involves implementing complex instructions, system initialization, and I/O device drivers. Candidates are required to have extensive C/C++ experience and a strong background in Linux systems and storage protocols. This is a senior-level IC role requiring deep technical expertise in low-level architecture.
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Experience
8-15 years
Function
Engineering
Work mode
Onsite, India
Company
Tier 1
What you will work on
This position is for the System Z Host Firmware team at IBM, focusing on developing firmware for System Z processors. The role involves implementing complex instructions, system initialization, and I/O device drivers. Candidates are required to have extensive C/C++ experience and a strong background in Linux systems and storage protocols. This is a senior-level IC role requiring deep technical expertise in low-level architecture.
TAL's take
High-impact role at a tier-1 company focusing on mission-critical system firmware.
The JD provides a very clear team context, defined responsibilities, and a specific technical stack.
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19.2 LPA average
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Must haves
- 8-15 years of relevant Industry experience
- Strong experience with C/C++ programming and data structures
- Development and debugging experience in Linux
- Experience in device driver development
- Knowledge and experience in PCI and I/O devices
- Experience in Storage protocol development FICON and SCSI
Tools and skills
Nice to have: arm, x86, s390, linux system programming, ci/cd pipeline, google test framework, cmake, makefile, assembly.
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Global tech leader in mainframe and infrastructure services.
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