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# Sr. Firmware Engineer

- **Company:** Advanced Micro Devices, Inc.
- **Location:** Austin, TX, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Test Suite, Artificial Intelligence, C++ (Programming Language), Cloud Computing, Computer Programming, Software Debugging, Device Drivers, Embedded Software, Firmware, Field-Programmable Gate Array (FPGA), Revision Control Systems, Joint Test Action (IEEE Standards), Linux Kernel, PCI Express, Real-Time Operating Systems, RSA (Cryptosystem), Secure Coding, Software Engineering, Supercomputing, System Programming, Virtualization Technology, Application Specific Integrated Circuits, Google Test, Git, Information Technology, U-Boot
- **Published:** November 10, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.careerbuilder.com/job-details/sr-firmware-engineer-austin-tx--8d6bfe69-4fe6-4664-8ddd-9fa08e888b5f

## About the Role

Computer Firmware, Cloud Computing, Supercomputing, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Market Entry Strategy, Cryptography, Debugging Skills, Test Suite, Computer Firmware, Virtualization, We are looking for a confident C/C++ developer that has experience working in firmware or device driver development in large scale products. The AMD Secure Encrypted Virtualization and Trusted IO firmware is a critical component of AMD's Confidential Computing Solution so experience or a strong desire to learn secure coding processes and basics of encryption technology are essential. You must be a self-starter that collaborates well in a small team of driven engineers. You will understand the importance of developer testing all changes. Experience with virtualization, hypervisors/VMs, and Linux kernel is highly desired., * 8+ years of low-level software or embedded firmware development experience

 * Proven foundation in C and C++ programming.
 * Strong problem-solving skills.
 * Experience with computer architecture.
 * Experience with source control systems such as git.
 * Experience with processor, board, or ASIC new product bring-up.
 * An understanding of embedded firmware or device driver development.
 * An understanding of assembly level programming and optimizations.
 * Experiences working with RTOS and other embedded OS environments.
 * Well versed in software engineering practices.
 * Excellent programming and debugging skill.
 * Excellent communications skills: verbal, written and interpersonal., * Experience working on x86 server platforms.
 * Proven foundation in Rust programming.
 * Experience with GoogleTest framework.
 * Experience with pre-silicon development on FPGAs or simulation environments
 * An understanding of PCIe, TDISP, SPDM, Virtualization, and IOMMU
 * Experience with security related technologies such as Secure Boot, TPM, AES, DES, RSA, AMD Secure Memory Encryption, AMD Secure Encrypted Virtualization
 * Experience with PCIe, TDISP, SPDM, Virtualization programming
 * Experience with JTAG debuggers and other tools.
 * Ability to work independently under tight deadlines, responding to changing business and technical conditions with minimal direction.

ACADEMIC CREDENTIALS:

 * Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer/Software Engineering, Computer Science, or related technical discipline

## Description

AMD's Server Security Processor Firmware team is looking for a senior firmware engineer to design, develop, and debug firmware solutions for AMD Secure Encrypted Virtualization. The engineer will develop new firmware and test suites for new processors, collaborate with customers and partners on new initiatives, resolve technical challenges, and align efforts across engineering teams and business units within AMD., AMD may use Artificial Intelligence to help screen, assess or select applicants for this position. AMD's "Responsible AI Policy" is available here.