Advanced Micro Devices, Inc

Sr. Firmware Engineer

Advanced Micro Devices, Inc$120K — $160K *
Telecommunications & Hardware
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5-7 years of experience in software engineering or related fields
  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer/Software Engineering or Computer Science
  • Strong programming skills in C, C++, and scripting languages like Python
  • Knowledge of x86 processor architecture and automotive infotainment applications
  • Experience with middleware and system software drivers for hardware accelerators
  • Familiarity with OS concepts, particularly in Linux and Android
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for customer engagement

Responsibilities

  • Provide guidance to customers on integrating AMD processor products
  • Analyze, debug, and resolve issues with AMD platforms and software stack
  • Validate new software features before customer release
  • Train field sales and support staff on AMD product features
  • Author technical documentation for internal and external audiences
  • Collaborate closely with development teams and project managers
  • Contribute to a high-functioning team environment

Benefits

  • Comprehensive benefits package including health and wellness programs
  • Flexible work arrangements
  • Ongoing professional development opportunities
  • Access to the latest technologies and tools
  • Support for work-life balance
Full Job Description
THE TEAM:

The AECG x86 Embedded Team builds and optimizes x86 platforms for embedded and commercial applications, working across silicon, firmware, and software to deliver reliable, high-performance solutions at scale.

THE ROLE:

This role will be a highly visible technical execution role with a direct opportunity to impact the customer success and success of embedded business. As a key contributor you will be part of a leading team to drive and enhance AMD's abilities to deliver the highest quality, industry-leading technologies to market. You will interact with key engineering and management stakeholders as well as AMD's business team to report progress, align on critical topics and drive action items to closure. Lastly, you will work with Field Application Engineers, R&D engineers, and customers to launch new customer products and resolve reported issues.

THE PERSON:

You possess an innovative and problem-solving mindset, have a keen eye for Software engineering development, and you are diligent and passionate about Technology. You possess a strong knowledge in computer technologies, leadership skills in technical areas, and Software engineering expertise. You also thrive in a fast-paced, customer focused environment while working with different teams of engineers and collaborators across the Enterprise.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
  • Provide guidance to ODM/OEM customers on effectively integrating AMD processor automotive products and custom designs. Guidance consists of architecture reviews, design-in support, and training customers on product features.
  • Analyze, debug, & root cause issues found with AMD processor enabled platform, SW stack and work with appropriate development teams to provide a solution.
  • Validate new SW features before releasing them to customers
  • Train field sales and support staff in the features and uses of AMD products.
  • Author technical paper, reference solutions, applications note internally as well as externally for NDA customers or public publications.
  • Contributing to a high functioning team
  • Work very closely with dev teams and project managers to drive results


PREFERRED EXPERIENCE:
  • Good understanding of x86 processor architecture
  • Strong background in Automotive Infotainment Applications
  • Strong development background working closely with CPU/GPU/FPGA, developing middleware and/or system SW drivers for HW accelerators in BSP & HAL or Kernel
  • Deep knowledge of OS concepts and programming in Linux and Android
  • Background in virtualization technologies and hypervisors
  • Strong programming background in C, C++, and scripting like Python
  • Good breadth and depth of systems technical knowledge (x86, SoC, Platform-HW, Platform-SW, BIOS/FW, Tools) and being able to connect the dots across domains and provide systems view.
  • Proven track record enabling customers in their product development.
  • Team player with passion to do whatever it takes for business success. High sense of urgency and drive for results.
  • Excellent customer and communication skills is a key.
  • Ability to build credibility, influence, align and build consensus among parties working towards the final goal.


ACADEMIC CREDENTIALS:
  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer/Software Engineering, Computer Science, or related technical discipline preferred.


LOCATION: Austin, Texas

This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship.

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Size
15,500 employees
Market Cap
$100.9 billion
Industry
Net Income
$2.4 billion
Founded
1969
5 Year Trend
+30.9%
Revenue
$9.7 billion
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