Sr. Staff Firmware Engineer - Platform Firmware Resiliency (PFR)

Company Description

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. 

Job Description

We are seeking an experienced Sr. Staff Firmware Engineer with deep expertise in Platform Firmware Resiliency (PFR) standard to lead the design, development, and optimization of secure firmware solutions that meet the required compliance standards. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience with TPM, Firmware Signing, Attestation, and Root of Trust, and will be responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining robust security solutions to protect hardware, firmware, and software integrity. 

Key Responsibilities: 

• Own PFR architecture and implementation for multiple product lines. 

• Design and develop secure firmware modules that implement protections for BIOS, FPGA, BMC, and other critical platform firmware. 

• Integrate and validate hardware root-of-trust solutions (e.g., Intel PFR, TPM, cryptographic accelerators). 

• Implement firmware recovery mechanisms to restore integrity after detection of corruption or compromise. 

• Perform threat modeling and risk assessments specific to firmware-level attacks. 

• Develop test strategies for validating PFR capabilities, including attack simulation and penetration testing. 

• Ensure compliance with NIST SP 800-193 and relevant platform security guidelines. 

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (hardware, BIOS, security, cloud) to ensure seamless integration of PFR features. 

• Mentor engineers in firmware security principles, secure coding practices, and resiliency design patterns. 

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or related field. 

• 20+ years of experience in embedded software development, with a strong background in C/C++. 

• Strong understanding of Platform Firmware Resiliency concepts and NIST SP 800-193 requirements. 

• Experience with secure boot, measured boot, and cryptographic verification of firmware. 

• Familiarity with UEFI/BIOS architecture, BMC firmware, and FPGA firmware update flows. 

• Hands-on experience with hardware root-of-trust solutions (e.g., Intel PFR, TPM 2.0). 

• Strong debugging skills, including use of JTAG, logic analyzers, and protocol analyzers. 

• Experience with Intel Server Platform Services (SPS) or similar management engines is a plus.  

• Familiarity with secure firmware update protocols (e.g., capsule updates, signed images). 

• Knowledge of supply chain security for firmware components. 

Additional Information

Compensation Range - $80,000 - $200000

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, wit