Firmware Engineer

AMD's Server Security Processor team is looking for a firmware engineer to design, develop, debug, and integrate firmware solutions for components in the AMD SOC. The engineer will assist in the component firmware internal release process, resolving complex issues on pre-production and sustaining products, developing high quality solutions, and aligning efforts across engineering teams within AMD. Expect high intensity daily triaging and rapid communication of status in cross component debug engagements., AMD may use Artificial Intelligence to help screen, assess or select applicants for this position. AMD's "Responsible AI Policy" is available here.

We are looking for a firmware development leader to design and implement embedded firmware to enable a wide range of power, performance, and security features. The successful candidate will employ solid design methodologies, deep technical knowledge, and well-honed debug skills across multiple FW components to ensure on-schedule, defect-free system firmware product development, enabling critical firmware development to data center customers.

The engineer will engage as an active team player, driving cross team development, provide leadership to developers, and always be ready to take on new challenges. There is an opportunity to provide technical leadership and guidance to developers, program managers, and people managers. The engineer will participate in design reviews, firmware quality improvements, and architectural discussions., * Strong problem-solving skills.

• Experience with x86, ARM and/or RISC-V architecture.
• Experience embedded firmware and/or device driver development.
• Experience with pre-silicon development on FPGAs or simulation environments.
• Experience with board, processor, or ASIC bring-up.
• Experience with DDR, SPI, eSPI, I2C, LPC, and PCIe.
• Experience in hardware/software interfaces and debugging sophisticated issues in CPU and firmware using JTAG, source code debuggers and other tools is a must.
• Experience with source control systems such as svn or git.
• Experiences working with RTOS and other embedded OS environments.
• Complete mastery of C programming language with recent programming experience.
• Highly responsive, transparent, and proactive communication.
• Consistent availability., * Experience working on server platforms.
• Well versed in software engineering practices.
• Ability to work independently under tight deadlines, responding to changing business and technical conditions with minimal direction.
• Experienced in BIOS/Firmware Development
• Excellent communications skills: verbal, written and interpersonal.

ACADEMIC CREDENTIALS

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or equivalent

At AMD, our mission is to build great products that accelerate next-generation computing experiences-from AI and data centers, to PCs, gaming and embedded systems. Grounded in a culture of innovation and collaboration, we believe real progress comes from bold ideas, human ingenuity and a shared passion to create something extraordinary. When you join AMD, you'll discover the real differentiator is our culture. We push the limits of innovation to solve the world's most important challenges-striving for execution excellence, while being direct, humble, collaborative, and inclusive of diverse perspectives. Join us as we shape the future of AI and beyond.