Advanced Micro Devices, Inc

Embedded Firmware Development Engineer

Advanced Micro Devices, Inc • $110K — $130K *
Austin, TX 78745In-Person
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Qualifications

  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or Computer Engineering preferred.
  • 5-7 years of experience in firmware development for embedded systems.
  • Proficiency in C/C++ and scripting languages like Python and Bash.
  • Strong understanding of hardware design and embedded protocols (e.g., I2C, SPI, PCIe).
  • Experience with version control and CI/CD systems like Git and Jenkins.

Responsibilities

  • Implement complex logic design solutions for SoC with embedded processing and high-speed interfaces.
  • Define firmware architecture and document requirements.
  • Translate high-level system requirements into firmware specifications.
  • Develop production-quality code to meet project metrics for quality and functionality.
  • Create testing strategies to verify firmware functionality effectively.
  • Improve quality development processes through practice and learning.
  • Support defect investigations and validation in testing and production environments.

Benefits

  • Health, dental, and vision insurance.
  • Retirement savings plan with company match.
  • Paid time off and holiday pay.
  • Employee development programs and training opportunities.
  • Flexible work arrangements and a supportive work environment.
Full Job Description
THE ROLE:

We are looking for a dynamic, energetic Lead / Systems Design Firmware Engineer to join our growing team. As a key contributor to the success of AMD's product, you will be part of a team developing out-of-band management firmware solutions for our next generation of GPU products. The Platform Hardware Controller interacts with cutting-edge Data Center GPUs.

THE PERSON:

The successful applicant will collaborate closely with HW, FPGA, and firmware developers, system architects, system validation engineers, and board designers across various IPs, leading the design and implementation of firmware solutions for AMD's flagship Data Center products. The Systems Design Engineering team fosters and encourages continuous technical innovation to showcase successes as well as facilitate continuous career development.

KEY RESPONSIBILITES:
  • Implementation of complex logic design solutions that employ high-integrated SoC solutions with embedded processing, logic gates, high-speed interfaces and complex IP.
  • Support the definition of firmware architecture, requirements, and documentation.
  • Translate high-level system requirements into firmware requirements.
  • Write production-quality C/C++ to ensure the design meets or exceeds the project success metrics (quality, functionality, on-time completion).
  • Develop strategies to test and verify stand-alone and integrated firmware functionality.
  • Learn, practice, and improve quality development processes and results.
  • Create modular/reusable firmware IP that can be reused in current and future designs.
  • Support defect investigations and validate defect fixes found during testing, development, or in production code. Provide logs and statistics that will help in further triaging of defects.

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE:
  • Team player with strong communication skills and able to work in a dynamic environment.
  • Must be a self-starter capable of working with minimal supervision and driving tasks to completion.
  • Solid understanding of HW, firmware, and test development for embedded systems.
  • Software Programming and scripting experience (Python, Bash, C/C++) in Linux operating systems.
  • Able to read and interpret board schematics.
  • Familiarity with various embedded protocols including but not limited to I2C, SPI, USB, PCIe, TCP/IP, etc.
  • Familiarity with BMC Out of Band management of servers and its components in a data center environment.
  • Knowledgeable in industry standard BMC protocols like IPMI FRU, MCTP, PLDM, Redfish, etc.
  • Familiarity with microcontroller architecture (ARM) and embedded system build tool suites (build scripts, make, git, Visual Basic for Applications).
  • Version control and CI/CD systems like git, Jenkins, etc.

ACADEMIC CREDENTIALS:

Bachelor's / Master's degree (preferred) in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Computer Engineering.

LOCATION:

Austin, Texas

This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship.

Benefits offered are described: AMD benefits at a glance.

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Learn more about Advanced Micro Devices, Inc
Size
15,500 employees
Market Cap
$100.9 billion
Industry
Manufacturing & Automotive
Net Income
$2.4 billion
Founded
1969
5 Year Trend
+30.9%
Revenue
$9.7 billion
NASDAQ
AMD
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