Senior UEFI Developer (Full Time)

As a Senior UEFI Developer at Vtekis, you will design, develop, and maintain UEFI firmware, collaborating with hardware and software teams to ensure seamless integration. You'll be involved in debugging firmware issues, optimizing performance and security, and participating in code reviews, all while keeping up with the latest industry trends.

To qualify for the Senior UEFI Developer role at Vtekis, candidates should have a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science or Electrical Engineering. Extensive experience in UEFI firmware development, strong programming skills in C and assembly language, and a solid understanding of system architecture are essential.

A Senior UEFI Developer at Vtekis should be proficient in C and assembly language, as these are critical for UEFI firmware development. Understanding other programming languages and scripting can also be beneficial in this role.

At Vtekis, ensuring the reliability of UEFI firmware involves debugging and resolving issues proactively. Our Senior UEFI Developers are tasked with optimizing firmware for performance and security, as well as conducting thorough code reviews to maintain high standards.

Our team culture at Vtekis is rooted in collaboration and innovation. As a Senior UEFI Developer, you will be part of a supportive environment where sharing ideas and feedback is encouraged. This culture fosters growth and professional development within the team.

In answering this question, provide specific examples of projects you've worked on that involved UEFI firmware development. Discuss the challenges you faced, how you overcame them, and the outcomes of your efforts to demonstrate your expertise in this area.

Share what debugging tools you have experience with, such as JTAG or simulators. Discuss techniques you find effective, including your approach to isolating problems and ensuring that the firmware meets reliability and performance standards.

Explain your strategies for staying informed about UEFI specifications, whether it involves attending conferences, joining professional groups, taking online courses, or regularly reading relevant publications.

Prepare to describe a specific instance where you identified a complex firmware problem, the steps you took to analyze it, and the solution you implemented. Highlight the impact your solution had on the project.

Discuss industry-standard best practices you adhere to in firmware development, such as thorough documentation, code reviews, testing methodologies, and security considerations, outlining how they contribute to successful outcomes.

Use examples to illustrate how you have successfully optimized firmware for power efficiency. Discuss the methodologies and tools you used, and the measurable outcomes of those optimizations.

Share specific strategies you rely on to foster communication and collaboration when working cross-functionally. Highlight any tools or methodologies you've used to enhance project coordination.

Be honest about your challenges while emphasizing your problem-solving skills. Discuss how you've approached these challenges in the past and what you’ve learned from them to grow as a developer.

Explain your documentation process, including the types of details you include, the tools you use, and how you ensure that your documentation is useful for others on the team.

In your response, connect your skills and career aspirations with Vtekis's mission and values. Share how your background aligns with the role and what excites you about contributing to the company’s success.