Advanced Micro Devices, Inc

Senior Firmware Engineer

Advanced Micro Devices, Inc$100K — $130K *
Consumer Technology
5 - 7 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • 5-7 years of embedded firmware development experience, primarily in C/C++
  • Strong background in PCIe and high-speed interfaces
  • Proficient in hardware/firmware interfaces and low-level system architecture
  • Experience with pre-silicon development techniques
  • Familiarity with multi-core systems and RTOS
  • Exposure to Agile/Scrum methodologies
  • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical or Computer Engineering preferred

Responsibilities

  • Design and implement embedded firmware for PCIe and I/O subsystems
  • Define firmware architecture with hardware and IP design teams
  • Develop and validate firmware in pre-silicon environments
  • Support post-silicon bring-up and performance optimization
  • Debug HW/FW interactions and resolve system-level issues
  • Contribute to reusable firmware frameworks and codebases
  • Drive best practices in firmware development and testing
  • Mentor junior engineers and support team development
  • Collaborate across global teams on concurrent SoC programs

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health, dental, and vision plans
  • 401(k) plan with company matching
  • Flexible work arrangements and hybrid options
  • Professional development and training opportunities
  • Generous vacation and leave policies
Full Job Description
Responsibilities

 

THE ROLE: 

Join the NBIO (Northbridge I/O) firmware team focused on developing next-generation PCIe-based I/O subsystems for SoC platforms. You will play a key role in building embedded firmware that enables connectivity IPs, I/O virtualization, and accelerator technologies across multiple programs. In this role, you will work across the full lifecycle—from architecture and pre-silicon development through post-silicon validation—partnering closely with hardware, IP, and verification teams. This is a highly collaborative position with strong ownership, visibility across global teams, and opportunities to influence development practices and tooling.

 

THE PERSON: 

You are an experienced embedded firmware engineer with strong low-level hardware interaction expertise and a track record working on complex SoC systems. You are comfortable navigating ambiguity, debugging at the hardware/software boundary, and contributing across architecture, development, and validation. You are a proactive collaborator who can mentor junior engineers while maintaining a high bar for code quality and execution.

 

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Design and implement embedded firmware for PCIe and I/O subsystem IPs
  • Define firmware architecture in collaboration with hardware and IP design teams
  • Develop and validate firmware in pre-silicon environments (RTL simulation, emulation)
  • Support post-silicon bring-up, debug, and performance optimization
  • Debug complex HW/FW interactions and resolve system-level issues
  • Contribute to firmware frameworks, abstraction layers, and reusable codebases
  • Drive firmware development best practices, including reviews and test strategies
  • Mentor junior engineers and support technical development across the team
  • Collaborate across global teams supporting multiple concurrent SoC programs 

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE:

  • Strong embedded firmware development experience in C/C++ (assembly a plus)
  • Hands-on experience with PCIe (root complex, endpoints, switches) or similar high-speed interfaces
  • Solid understanding of HW/FW interfaces and low-level system architecture
  • Experience with pre-silicon development (RTL simulation, emulation, or modeling)
  • Familiarity with multi-core systems and Real-Time Operating Systems (RTOS)
  • Experience with hardware abstraction layers and scalable firmware design
  • Exposure to test automation, scripting, or DevOps workflows
  • Experience working in Agile/Scrum development environments
  • Experience with post-silicon validation and debug
  • Interest or exposure to AI-driven development tools is a plus

 

ACADEMIC CREDENTIALS: 

  • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field preferred
LOCATION:
  • Markham, ON or Vancouver, BC
 

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1969
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