Firmware Lifecycle Specialist

Job Overview Full‑Time, San Francisco, Network Department, Reporting to Associate Director, Network. Hybrid work model. IREN is an AI cloud service provider. The Firmware Lifecycle Specialist leads firmware deployment operations for NVIDIA OEM server platforms in HPC and data‑center environments, defining strategy, ensuring high quality, reliability, and operational efficiency. Job Requirements 8–12+ years experience in firmware deployment, infrastructure operations, platform engineering, or systems lifecycle management within large‑scale infrastructure environments. Strong experience managing firmware lifecycle operations across NVIDIA OEM platforms, servers, or enterprise hardware. Deep understanding of firmware deployment methodologies, validation processes, automation frameworks, and operational best practices. Experience working within HPC, AI infrastructure, data center, or large‑scale distributed compute environments. Demonstrated experience improving deployment automation, operational efficiency, and deployment quality metrics at scale. Strong understanding of server hardware platforms, infrastructure operations, and OEM ecosystem management. Experience collaborating cross‑functionally across engineering, operations, infrastructure, and vendor organisations. Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and operational problem‑solving capabilities. Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, operating effectively across technical and operational teams. Experience with infrastructure automation, orchestration, and deployment tooling is highly desirable. Job Responsibilities Firmware Deployment Strategy & Lifecycle Management Define and lead the global firmware deployment strategy across NVIDIA OEM platforms and associated infrastructure environments. Own end‑to‑end firmware lifecycle management, including validation, testing, deployment, maintenance, rollback planning, and upgrade governance. Ensure firmware deployment processes meet high standards for reliability, consistency, scalability, and operational readiness. Establish deployment standards, operating procedures, and governance frameworks across regions and environments. Drive alignment between firmware lifecycle operations and broader infrastructure reliability and performance objectives. Firmware Deployment Operations & Performance Own operational KPIs for firmware deployment performance, including deployment velocity, installation success rates, deployment quality, and operational stability. Lead initiatives to reduce firmware deployment times and improve deployment efficiency across large‑scale global infrastructure environments. Monitor deployment outcomes, identify operational bottlenecks, and implement corrective actions to improve reliability and consistency. Ensure robust reporting and visibility into firmware deployment performance, operational risks, and lifecycle status. Support incident management and root‑cause analysis related to firmware deployment failures or operational issues. Automation & Continuous Improvement Drive automation initiatives across firmware deployment, validation, compliance checking, and operational workflow. Continuously improve firmware deployment tooling, orchestration, and standardisation to support scalable operations. Identify opportunities to enhance deployment quality, minimise manual intervention, and improve operational resilience. Partner with engineering teams to implement scalable automation frameworks and deployment pipelines. Promote best practices for firmware lifecycle management and operational excellence across the organisation. Cross‑Functional Collaboration & Vendor Engagement Partner closely with Firmware Engineering, Platform Engineering, Infrastructure Operations, and OEM vendors to align deployment standards and release processes. Collaborate with OEM and hardware vendors to validate firmware compatibility, deployment readiness, and issue resolution. Coordinate firmware rollout planning across engineering, operations, and infrastructure teams to minimise operational disruption. Support escalation management and resolution of firmware‑related deployment and platform issues. Influence infrastructure and platform standards to improve firmware deployment efficiency and operational consistency. Operational Risk & Reliability Management Identify and mitigate operational risks associated with firmware deployment, platform compatibility, and infrastructure stability. Develop deployment validation frameworks and rollback strategies to ensure safe and reliable firmware operations. Ensure compliance with operational change management, maintenance windows, and deployment governance standards. Support capacity planning and operational readiness for firmware deployment activities across global environments. Drive operational resilience and high availability through disciplined lifecycle management practices. Other important requirements Pre‑employment screening, including background check and substance testing may be required according to company policies. Job Benefits Compensation Base salary USD $160,000 – $205,000 (actual determined by experience, qualifications, market data). Total compensation may include annual incentive bonus and equity (long‑term incentive). Relocation or living‑out allowance/per diem as applicable. Health & Wellness 100% company paid health insurance premiums for employees, 75% paid coverage for dependents. Company‑paid short‑term and long‑term disability insurance. Voluntary life, critical illness, and accident coverage available. Health Savings Accounts (HSA) – when combined with the High Deductible Health Plan. Employee Assistance Program and wellness resources. Retirement & Financial Wealth 401(k) retirement plan with company match. Access to financial planning and legal services. Time Off & Leave Programs Paid Time Off (PTO) and paid holidays. Growth & Development Internal skills training and advancement pathways. Professional development to support certifications, continuing education, or role‑related training. Community & Culture Company events and team‑building activities. We value diverse perspectives and believe that skills can be developed. If you’re passionate about this role, we want to hear from you — whether you meet every criteria or not. Your unique experiences might be exactly what we need! IE US Operations Inc., the employing entity and proud member of the IREN group is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to creating an inclusive workplace. We are committed to evaluating qualified applicants and do not discriminate against protected characteristics under applicable legislation. 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