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# Staff Firmware Engineer

- **Company:** Advanced Micro Devices, Inc.
- **Location:** Santa Clara, CA, United States
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Adobe InDesign, Artificial Intelligence, Automation of Tests, BIOS, Software Bug Management, C++ (Programming Language), Code Review, Computer Engineering, Continuous Integration, Software Debugging, Linux, Programming Tools, Device Drivers, Embedded Software, Firmware, Github, Python (Programming Language), Real-Time Operating Systems, Software Engineering, Software Testing Automation Framework, Subsystems, Systems Integration, Graphics Processing Unit (GPU), PIC Microcontroller, AI Coding Agents, Git, Integration Tests, Information Technology, Software Version Control
- **Published:** November 13, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.careerbuilder.com/job-details/staff-firmware-engineer-santa-clara-ca--d931436d-25ee-42fc-b781-0a400d784bc7

## About the Role

Computer Firmware, Healthcare, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Test Automation, Computer Firmware, Embedded Systems, Programming Tools, Debugging Skills, GPU (Graphics Processing Unit), CPU (Central Processing Unit), To be successful in this role you will have a strong firmware development background and solid technical depth, complemented by problem-solving skills, organization and clear communication. You are a self-starter who enjoys chasing a hard bug down through the stack to silicon. Hardware experience and knowledge is a strong asset in this deeply embedded application., * Strong in C; proficient in Python and familiar with C++.

 * Experience with microcontrollers, embedded systems, and device driver or firmware development.

 * Experience with Real-Time Operating Systems and board support packages.

 * Proficiency with firmware lab debug, triage and implementation of bug fixes during silicon bring-up.

 * Understanding of hardware and software system integration and low-level hardware/firmware interfaces.

 * Experience with firmware integration testing and debug in pre and post silicon.

 * Hands-on with test automation frameworks, test-case generation, CI/CD (GitHub Actions or similar) and sanity infrastructure.

 * Working familiarity with AI-native and agentic development tools for coding, test generation and triage.

 * Well versed in software engineering practices and source control (Git); comfortable in a Linux build environment.

 * Excellent written and verbal communication skills, and the ability to work independently under tight deadlines., * Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Engineering Science or Computer Science; Master's preferred.

## Description

This is an excellent opportunity to work on a growing team passionate about firmware that matters to all of AMD's CPU and GPU product lines. As a member of the Firmware Engineering team you will develop and debug embedded firmware in both pre-silicon and post-silicon environments, contribute to the test automation and sanity infrastructure that keeps firmware quality high, and use AI-native and agentic development tools to move faster across multiple SoC programs., * Design, develop, debug, verify and validate embedded firmware for CPU and GPU subsystems.

 * Develop low-level firmware for embedded systems in an RTOS environment.

 * Work closely with multi-functional teams such as architecture, design, verification, power management, BIOS and driver teams on delivery of integrated firmware solutions.

 * Engage in pre-silicon validation such as co-simulation with IP and SoC emulation; support post-silicon enablement, platform bring-up and production cycle efforts.

 * Write and maintain automated test cases and sanity/regression suites, and keep CI/CD coverage healthy.

 * Use AI coding agents and AI-assisted test-case generation to accelerate development and debug.

 * Participate in design and code reviews and uphold firmware development best practices., AMD may use Artificial Intelligence to help screen, assess or select applicants for this position. AMD's "Responsible AI Policy" is available here.