Staff UEFI Engineer

Axiado is building the future of AI powered digital infrastructure. We are a fast-growing, well funded silicon, systems, and solutions company pioneering a new category of semiconductor called the Trusted Control/Compute Unit (TCU) that combines advanced hardware security, AI driven resilience and efficiency, and real-time platform management. Our technology protects the world’s most critical infrastructure—from data centers to next generation cloud and AI platforms—by securing systems at the foundation levels of hardware, independent of host CPUs and operating systems. 

Founded in 2019 and now over 150 employees are strong, Axiado has evolved into a recognized leader in the convergence of AI, security, and silicon innovation. We partner with and are actively engaged in commercial programs with multiple Tier 1 industry leaders, validating both our technology and our long-term market trajectory. Axiado has also won numerous industry awards for our ground-breaking products and technological innovations, including being named one of Fast Company’s 2025 Top 10 Most Innovative Companies in Security, winning the 2025 Global InfoSec Award for Outstanding AI Security Solution, and being named a finalist for the Global Semiconductor Alliance’s 2025 “Start-Up to Watch” award. 

At Axiado, developing breakthrough technology takes more than great engineering—it takes a team of exceptional people who collaborate boldly, challenge assumptions, and take pride in building what comes next. We value curiosity, execution, respect, and a shared desire to make a meaningful impact on the security and reliability of the digital world. 

If you’re driven to innovate, energized by hard problems, and excited to help define the future of secure AI infrastructure, we invite you to apply and join us on this journey. 

 

We are seeking a highly skilled Staff/Senior UEFI Engineer to lead the design and development of UEFI firmware for high-performance server platforms. This role goes beyond standard BIOS development; you will be the primary architect for the Host-to-BMC communication interface, ensuring that Axiado’s security features are seamlessly integrated and validated within the x86 EDK2 codebase.

Key Responsibilities:

• EDK2 Architecture: Lead the development of UEFI drivers and applications within the EDK2 framework for Intel/AMD-based server architectures.
• Host-to-BMC IPC: Design and optimize Inter-Processor Communication (IPC) mechanisms (e.g., MCTP over MMBI/I2C/USB or eSPI interfaces) to enable secure and high-speed data exchange between the x86 Host and the Axiado Security Processor/BMC.
• Feature Validation: Drive the execution and ensuring BIOS-side compliance for all management and security features. Such as I3C_MNG, I3C_DBG, data-filtering.
• Debug & Triage: Lead triage of low-level firmware issues, specifically focusing on the handshake with Intel/AMD/Arm based CPU platforms.
• Standardization: Work closely with ODM/OEM partners to ensure compliance with industry standards such as ACPI, PCIe, and SMBIOS, while driving innovation in Secure Boot and PFR (Platform Firmware Resilience).

• 10+ years of experience in UEFI firmware development.
• Strong proficiency in C/C++ for firmware programming.
• Deep understanding of x86 architecture, ACPI, PCIe, VGA and memory management.
• Experience in Host-to-BMC communication protocols and troubleshooting SMBIOS/ACPI table handoffs for remote management.
• Expertise in hardware-anchored security such as Secure Boot, TPM2.0, NIST SP 800-193, Secure Flash update and firmware integrity checks.
• Hands-on experience with EDK2 firmware development.
• Experience with remote debugging tools and firmware validation methodologies.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

Preferred Skills:

• Experience developing and maintaining CRB (Customer Reference Board) features for Intel/AMD server platforms.
• Knowledge of Redfish or MCTP/PLDM interactions within the UEFI environment.
• Familiarity with UEFI-level interactions for AI servers.

Additional Information

Axiado is committed to attracting, developing, and retaining the highest caliber talent in a diverse and multifaceted environment. We are headquartered in the heart of Silicon Valley, with access to the world's leading research, technology and talent.

We are building an exceptional team to secure every node on the internet. For us, solving real-world problems takes precedence over purely theoretical problems. As a result, we prefer individuals with persistence, intelligence and high curiosity over pedigree alone. Working hard and smart, continuous learning and mutual support are all part of who we are.

Axiado is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Axiado does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.