Firmware Engineer

AMD; Markham; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

AMD is seeking a Firmware Engineer 2 to design, implement, and verify firmware spanning pre-silicon and post-silicon for AMD SoCs. You'll collaborate with firmware engineers, developers, and architects across IPs, and contribute to day-to-day firmware development.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's or Master's in CS/CE/EE, strong problem solving, and a can-do attitude, with excellent technical communication and leadership potential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in CS/CE/EE or equivalent.
• Experience creating quality firmware.
• Strong problem-solving and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, debug, verify and validate firmware for AMD SoCs.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams on firmware across IPs.
• Provide guidance on AMD features and programming requirements.

Skills

Firmware development

Debugging

Communication

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or equivalent

Job description

ADVANCE YOUR CAREER. ADVANCE THE WORLD.

At AMD, we believe technology can change lives for the better. It can heal us, entertain us, and make us more connected, productive, and understanding of the world around us. And we’re looking for talent who feel the same: people who want to leave the planet better than they found it, those who don’t shy away from humanity’s challenges but are determined to help solve them.

AMD is powering the next generation of supercomputing, high-performance computing, cloud, and AI. Whether you’re designing next‑gen processors, enabling AI breakthroughs, or creating go-to-market plans, every role at AMD contributes to something bigger — technology that moves the world forward.

FIRMWARE ENGINEER 2

THE ROLE:

We are looking for an Engineer with an obsession for firmware. As part of the role, this engineer will work closely with other firmware engineers, developers and architects across various IPs in designing and implementing firmware that spans pre‑silicon and post‑silicon for all AMD SoCs.

THE PERSON:

You are a motivated self‑starter who is passionate about firmware development and can work independently in a fast‑paced environment. You have strong problem‑solving skills, a hunger to learn and to produce with a can‑do attitude. You have strong technical communication, interpersonal and leadership skills.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Design, develop, debug, verify and/or validate firmware, software and/or hardware
• Participant in day‑to‑day firmware development work
• Provide consultation to internal and external customers regarding AMD features and programming requirements

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE:

• Experience producing quality firmware

ACADEMIC CREDENTIALS:

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

Benefits offered are described:

AMD benefits at a glance

AMD does not accept unsolicited resumes from headhunters, recruitment agencies, or fee‑based recruitment services. AMD and its subsidiaries are equal opportunity, inclusive employers and will consider all applicants without regard to age, ancestry, color, marital status, medical condition, mental or physical disability, national origin, race, religion, political and/or third‑party affiliation, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We encourage applications from all qualified candidates and will accommodate applicants’ needs under the respective laws throughout all stages of the recruitment and selection process.

AMD may use Artificial Intelligence to help screen, assess or select applicants for this position. AMD’s “Responsible AI Policy” is available here.

This posting is for an existing vacancy.