Advanced Micro Devices, Inc

UEFI/BIOS Firmware Engineer

Advanced Micro Devices, Inc$100K — $140K *
Information Technology
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5+ years in BIOS, firmware, or system software development
  • Strong C programming skills; x86 assembly is a plus
  • Solid knowledge of x86 system architecture
  • Familiarity with server hardware interfaces such as PCIe and NVMe
  • Experience with AMI AptioV BIOS is highly desirable
  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in relevant fields preferred

Responsibilities

  • Collaborate on firmware flows and component integration, ensuring technical design clarity
  • Design and develop platform BIOS reflecting silicon and board features
  • Participate in triage, debug, and validation processes throughout the product lifecycle
  • Write scalable, high-quality code in C and/or ASM for server BIOS solutions
  • Partner with silicons and platform designs to resolve system issues

Benefits

  • Comprehensive AMD benefits package
  • Flexible working environment
  • Opportunities for professional development
  • Collaborative team culture
  • Access to cutting-edge technologies
Full Job Description
UEFI / BIOS FIRMWARE ENGINEER

THE ROLE:

The AMD Datacenter Firmware team is currently looking for an enthusiastic engineer who is passionate about server products and eager to contribute to the EPYC product line, helping AMD transform the x86 server market. As part of our team, you will work on cutting-edge technologies, including advanced chiplet designs, the latest silicon process technologies, and optimized IO architectures. You will develop and deploy firmware solutions that address complex challenges in the data-driven world.

We are looking for an engineer who can ensure customers can leverage our EPYC designs and collaborate with SoC architects to deliver scalable, robust, high-quality, competitive, and innovative server platform BIOS solutions while minimizing time-to-market.

THE PERSON:

A successful candidate will bring deep technical expertise in developing firmware solutions, strong problem-solving ability, excellent communication skills, and the ability to influence cross-functional teams. You will need a collaborative mindset to work closely with silicon design, platform design, and validation teams, along with the organizational skills to manage issues proactively and communicate risks effectively.

This role involves contributing independently to technical development efforts and representing the firmware team in internal and external collaborations. You should have proven software methodologies, firmware design proficiency, and the confidence to work across multiple teams while maintaining focus on quality and on-time delivery.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
  • Collaborate on end-to-end firmware flows and component integration, communicating a clear understanding of technical design and implementation
  • Design and develop platform BIOS based on silicon and board features
  • Participate in triage, debug, and validation processes across the product lifecycle, partnering with silicon design, platform design, and debug teams to address system issues
  • Write high-quality, scalable code in C and/or ASM to deliver BIOS solutions for server platforms aligned with customer needs and internal objectives


PREFERRED EXPERIENCE:
  • 5+ years experience in BIOS, firmware, or system software development with solid knowledge of x86 system architecture
  • Excellent C programming skills, with x86 assembly experience a plus
  • Knowledge of server hardware interfaces (e.g., Ethernet, SATA, AHCI, DDR5, PCIe, SPI, I2C, NVMe)
  • Familiarity with server BIOS architecture and industry standards (e.g., ACPI, SMBIOS, PCIe)
  • Experience with AMI AptioV BIOS highly desirable


ACADEMIC CREDENTIALS:
  • Bachelors or Masters degree (preferred) in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or equivalent


Location:

Austin, TX (preferred)

Santa Clara, CA

Seattle, WA

This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship.

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