IBM Z Firmware Developer - Millicode (f/m/x)

IBM Z Firmware Developer

• Millicode (f/m/x)Ehningen, Baden-Wurttemberg, GermanyEntry Level
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  Your work will directly influence the performance, reliability, and innovation of the IBM Z platform.In addition to firmware development, you will have opportunities to drive automation, optimize development workflows, and create tools that enhance productivity across the engineering lifecycle.If you enjoy solving complex technical challenges, learning new technologies, and working on industry-leading enterprise systems, we would love to hear from you. Why IBM Z Millicode?
• Work on technology that powers mission-critical workloads worldwide
• Gain deep expertise in processor architecture and firmware development
• Be part of a highly experienced and globally connected engineering team
• Influence the future of enterprise computing
• Grow your technical and professional skills through challenging and rewarding projectsYour role and responsibilities
• Design, develop, and maintain IBM Z Millicode firmware components
• Contribute to the evolution of future IBM Z processor technologies
• Develop tools and automation solutions to improve development efficiency and quality
• Collaborate with architects, hardware designers, firmware teams, and operating system developers across a global organization
• Analyze complex system interactions across hardware and software boundaries
• Drive innovation, debugging, performance optimization, and problem resolution throughout the product lifecycleRequired educationBachelor's DegreePreferred educationMaster's DegreeRequired technical and professional expertise
• Curiosity, passion for technology, and a continuous learning mindset
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or an equivalent technical discipline
• Experience programming in Assembly as well as C, C++, Python
• Solid understanding of Computer Architecture and Processor Architecture concepts
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work effectively in an agile, collaborative development environmentPreferred technical and professional experience
• Experience with IBM Z architecture and the IBM Z Principles of Operation
• Knowledge of firmware, operating systems, virtualization, or low-level system software
• Experience with development automation, CI/CD, or test infrastructure
• Master's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related field

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DETAILSFor additional information about location requirements, please discuss with the recruiter following submission of your application. Job TitleIBM Z Firmware Developer - Millicode (f/m/x)Job ID136920City / Township / VillageEhningenState / ProvinceBaden-WurttembergCountryGermanyWork arrangementOnsiteArea of workInfrastructure & TechnologyEmployment typeRegularPosition typeEntry LevelTravel requiredSome travel may be required based on business demandCompany(0161) IBM Deutschland Research & Development GmbHShiftGeneral (daytime)Is this role a commissionable/sales incentive based position?No