BMC Engineer in Santa Clara, California at Foxconn-PCE Technology
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Job Description
Company Overview:
Established in Taiwan in 1974, Hon Hai Technology Group, commonly known as Foxconn, is the world’s largest electronics manufacturer and leading provider of technological solutions with a network of over 233 campuses across 24 countries. In the US, Foxconn employs 8,000 across 56 different sites with manufacturing operations in Virginia, Wisconsin, Ohio, Indiana, Texas, and California. As of 2025, Foxconn ranks 28th among the Fortune Global 500 and reported revenue of approximately USD $259 billion.
The company’s diverse product offerings span four major segments: smart consumer electronics, cloud, and networking solutions, computing, and various other components. Foxconn makes 40% of the consumer electronics that we find in our everyday lives. In recent years, Hon Hai has adopted the 3+3 strategy, focusing on three emerging industries - electric vehicles, digital health solutions, and robotics - while leveraging three key technologies: next-generation communications, artificial intelligence (AI), and semiconductors. Together, these initiatives position the company as a leader in innovation for the 21st century.
Hon Hai Technology Group is deeply committed to championing environmental sustainability within its manufacturing processes. By integrating sustainability into its operations framework, the company strives to serve as a best-practice model for global enterprises, enhancing corporate responsibility while meeting the growing demand for environmentally conscious production methods.
Job Summary:
The primary purpose of the AI Server / Rack R&D BMC (Baseboard Management Controller) Engineer (focused on L10/L11 execution) is to own the out-of-band management firmware initialization, system telemetry calibration, and remote monitor validation across fully integrated AI rack platforms. This role directly contributes by programming, testing, and debugging the specialized BMC microcontroller firmware (often based on Open BMC or AMI Mega RAC). This ensures that the entire 100kW+ rack infrastructure can be safely powered on, remotely monitored, thermally throttled, and diagnosed out-of-band by Tier-1 hyperscale operating frameworks.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Perform BMC bring-up and validate out-of-band management functions for server platforms, including system monitoring, remote management, event logging, and hardware telemetry. Troubleshoot BMC-related issues and verify reliable communication between the BMC, system components, and management interfaces.
- Configure and calibrate system sensors for temperature, voltage, current, fan speed, and power monitoring, and tune thermal and power protection thresholds to ensure accurate telemetry, safe system operation, and compliance with platform requirements.
- Develop, customize, and validate Redfish API functionality to support server management and telemetry requirements while aligning BMC interfaces and data models with hyperscale customer profiles, platform specifications, and applicable management standards.
- Analyze BMC event logs, hardware failure records, and diagnostic data to identify system faults and failure patterns. Collaborate with hardware, firmware, and validation teams to determine root causes, support corrective actions, and improve system reliability.
- Develop and maintain automated scripts and tools for BMC firmware flashing, configuration, and validation to improve engineering efficiency and consistency. Implement and verify firmware changes associated with Engineering Change Orders (ECOs) to ensure proper deployment, traceability, and compliance with approved requirements.
Education:
- Bachelor of Science (BS) Degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science (with a strong foundation in embedded systems, Linux kernel development, or hardware-software interfacing), or Electrical Engineering (paired with extensive embedded firmware development experience)
Experience:
- 1+ years of Embedded BMC Firmware Implementation & Testing
- 1+ years of Hardware Sensor Bus Architecture & Communication
- 1+ years of Redfish API & Hyperscale Management Protocol Customization
- 1+ years of Hardware-Software System Bring-Up & Diagnostics
Physical Demands & Working Conditions:
- Frequently remains stationary while performing BMC development, telemetry analysis, and diagnostic activities, with occasional movement within laboratory, server, and testing areas.
- Frequently operates computers, server systems, and diagnostic/test equipment and occasionally handles server components, cables, and related hardware during system bring-up and troubleshooting.
- Occasionally bends, reaches, crouches, or positions self to access server/rack equipment, inspect hardware connections, and perform configuration or validation activities.
- Frequently exchanges technical information with hardware, firmware, validation, and cross-functional engineering teams to troubleshoot issues and coordinate technical changes.
- Frequently works in office, engineering laboratory, and server/test environments and may be exposed to operating equipment, elevated noise levels, and temperature variations; appropriate PPE may be required.
EEOC Statement
Foxconn is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. Foxconn prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind and provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, gender, religion, sex, sexual orientation, ethnicity or national origin, age, disability, marital status, genetics, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal law. In addition to federal law requirements, Foxconn complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, and transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.