Advanced Micro Devices, Inc

Firmware Engineer

Advanced Micro Devices, Inc$100K — $130K *
Enterprise Technology
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5-7 years of experience in server firmware development
  • Proven track record in operating system interface (ACPI)
  • Strong debugging skills in platform-level issues
  • Hands-on experience with RAS feature debugging
  • Familiarity with Machine Check Architecture (MCA) and Machine Check Exception (MCE)
  • Solid understanding of computer architecture principles

Responsibilities

  • Lead firmware design, development, debugging, and validation efforts
  • Support pre-silicon and post-silicon bring-up initiatives
  • Facilitate technical discussion and problem resolution
  • Develop and maintain firmware design documentation
  • Participate in system architecture reviews
  • Mentor engineering team members to promote best practices
  • Consult on AMD features and programming requirements

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health insurance coverage
  • Flexible work hours and opportunities for remote work
  • Retirement savings plans with company matching
  • Employee discounts and access to wellness programs
  • Professional development and training opportunities
Full Job Description
THE ROLE:

AMD's Server BU is looking for an experienced Lead System Firmware Engineer to lead, debug and integrate firmware solutions for components in Server BU product line like EPYC SP7, SP5 family. The engineer will lead planning, scoping, FW definition, integration, release and support resolving complex technical issues in the Server firmware stack. Expect high intensity daily triaging and rapid communication of status in cross component debug engagements.

THE PERSON:

You are passionate about firmware debug and triaging with creative and effective problem-solving skills, a motivated, self-starter who can work both independently and collaboratively in fast paced environments. The successful candidate will have a strong background on structure problem-solving and debug skills to support cross engineering team within AMD. You have excellent technical communication, interpersonal and leadership skills.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
  • Serve as the Lead Engineer for the design, development, debugging, verification, and validation of firmware and its interaction with software, and/or hardware components
  • Support both pre-silicon and post-silicon bring-up efforts, collaborating closely with firmware, BIOS, and silicon teams to enable new features
  • Facilitate and drive technical discussions to resolve complex engineering issues and advance project initiatives
  • Develop, maintain, and communicate firmware design documentation, specifications, and implementation notes
  • Participate in system architecture reviews and support firmware requirements analysis
  • Mentor and provide technical guidance to engineering team members, fostering best practices and high-quality design standards
  • Provide consultation to internal and external customers regarding AMD features and programming requirements


PREFERRED EXPERIENCE:

  • Extensive related Server firmware experience, Operating System interface (ACPI) with combined with technical education within the semiconductor industry
  • Proven ability to lead platform-level debug efforts to identify root causes and drive resolution of issues
  • Hands-on experience debugging Reliability, Availability, and Serviceability (RAS) features.
  • Strong proficiency in embedded firmware development and hardware/software interface integration.
  • Experience with Machine Check Architecture (MCA) and Machine Check Exception (MCE) validation and debugging.
  • Solid foundation in computer architecture, including memory interleaving, system memory maps, and NUMA domain concepts.


ACADEMIC CREDENTIALS:
  • Bachelor's or Master's degree (preferred) in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or equivalent


Location:
  • Austin, TX


This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship.

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Net Income
$2.4 billion
Founded
1969
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$9.7 billion
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