Senior Embedded Software Engineer

About the Position

We are seeking a Senior Embedded Software Engineer to design and implement firmware for our next-generation GPU and HPC platforms. This role will focus on embedded control, board management, telemetry, and hardware-firmware integration, ensuring that our systems operate reliably in high-density, mission-critical environments.

About the Company

Nebius is leading a new era in cloud infrastructure for the global AI economy. We are building a full-stack AI cloud platform that supports developers and enterprises from data and model training through to production deployment, without the cost and complexity of building large in-house AI/ML infrastructure. Built by engineers, for engineers, we own the hard problems across compute, storage, networking, and applied AI.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement embedded firmware for server management, telemetry, and control systems.
• Maintain and enhance our custom OpenBMC firmware with new features and improvements.
• Enable real-time monitoring of power, thermal sensors, and hardware health.
• Work closely with hardware engineers to validate firmware for existing and future platforms.
• Debug and optimize low-level drivers and protocols.
• Contribute to long-term firmware architecture for GPU cluster reliability.

Requirements

• 5+ years in embedded systems or firmware development.
• Proficiency in embedded Linux.
• Hands-on experience with BMCs, microcontrollers, or SoC firmware.
• Understanding of hardware bring-up and debugging.
• Languages: C, C++, Bash, Go, YAML.
• Firmware: OpenBMC, U-Boot, Linux Kernel.
• Interfaces: I2C, I3C, SPI, eSPI, UART, LPC.
• Protocols: SMBus, PCIe, PMBus, PECI.
• Build Systems: Meson, CMake.
• Descriptors & Formats: FRU, SMBIOS, ACPI, DMI.

Nice to Have

• Knowledge of the Yocto Project principles.
• Knowledge of systems and D-Bus principles.
• Proficiency in C++.
• Good knowledge of C, sufficient for periodic work with Linux drivers and the U-Boot bootloader.
• Experience in developing Linux drivers of any kind, especially those implementing sysfs and hwmon interfaces.
• Experience with server BMC firmware IPMI, IPMB, KCS, SSIF, Redfish, PLDM.
• Knowledge of GPU/CPU telemetry frameworks (e.g., NVML, DCGM).
• Exposure to firmware security (Secure Boot, signed firmware).
• Experience with RAS (Reliability, Availability, Serviceability).
• Background in high-performance computing or data center hardware.

We Offer

• Competitive compensation: $179,500-$269,200 USD.
• Career growth and learning opportunities.
• Flexibility and ownership.
• Collaborative and innovative culture.
• Opportunity to work on impactful AI projects.
• International environment and talented teams.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Nebius is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace and to providing equal employment opportunities in all aspects of employment. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, ancestry, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

Applicants must be authorized to work in the country in which they apply and will be required to provide proof of employment eligibility as a condition of hire.

If you need accommodations during the application process, please let us know.