Firmware Engineer

AMD; Markham; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Firmware Engineer to join their innovative Data Center team. In this role, you will lead the design and development of power and performance features for cutting-edge computing technologies. Collaborating closely with hardware and firmware designers, you will be responsible for creating comprehensive test and validation plans while driving continuous improvement in processes. This role offers the opportunity to work on exciting projects that shape the future of technology, making a significant impact in the semiconductor industry. If you are passionate about firmware engineering and eager to contribute to groundbreaking advancements, this position is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• 8+ years in semiconductor industry with strong embedded systems knowledge.
• Expertise in C/C++ development and debugging for embedded systems.

Responsibilities

• Develop feature verification and test plans for SOC power and performance.
• Prototype innovative ideas and support test automation infrastructure.

Skills

C

C++

Embedded Systems

Debugging

Power Management

Performance Management

Analytical Skills

Communication Skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical/Computer Engineering

Master's degree in Electrical/Computer Engineering

Tools

FPGA Emulation

Oscilloscopes

Logic Analyzers

Job description

This range is provided by AMD. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

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FIRMWARE ENGINEER

The Team

Data Center Post-silicon Firmware team.

The Role

We are a forward-thinking firmware-focused team dedicated to advancing Data Center Processing Units and Machine Intelligence Processing Units. Our team is passionate about power and performance management on GFX computing, Machine learning, covering a spectrum of responsibilities from hardware and firmware design emulation, design validation, issue debugging, to silicon enablement and production.

The successful candidate will take a leadership role in power and performance feature design and development. Responsibilities include collaboration with graphic hardware and firmware IP designers and architects, ownership of power and performance hardware and firmware features, development and delivery of comprehensive test plans, validation plans, enablement plans, and execution of silicon bring-up.

In addition, the successful candidate will contribute to prototyping innovative ideas and designs for the next generation of computing technologies. Throughout the ASIC life cycle, the right candidate will engage in activities up to RTL, DV simulation and Emulation, taking charge of on-silicon feature enablement and testing. Further responsibilities include maintaining and supporting the firmware repository and release.

The Person

Qualities desired for a successful candidate include mutually supportive team working, critical and deep thinking, relentless determination, leadership and managing skills, as well as execution and communicative skills.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute feature verification, enablement and test plans for SOC power and performance management features
• Develop firmware functions and features for embedded microcontrollers in C
• Debug, troubleshoot system-level issues related to power and performance features
• Prototype innovative ideas and designs
• Support test automation infrastructure and develop test scripts
• Proactively drive continuous improvement in all areas of activity

Preferred Experience

• 8+ years of working experiences in semiconductor industry
• In depth understanding of digital electronics and CMOS devices
• Expert in developing and debugging system hardware and software or firmware for embedded systems
• Experience with FPGA emulation for VLSI systems
• Excellent knowledge of C, C++ and a scripting language, experience with programming in assembly is an asset
• Extensive laboratory experience, including familiarity with oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, etc.
• Good understanding of computer organization/architecture
• Outstanding interpersonal and communication skills
• Power, performance or thermal management experience would be helpful
• Security/cryptography experience would be an asset
• Strong analytical skills and pronounced attention to details
• Must be a self-starter, and able to independently drive tasks to completion

Academic Credentials

• Bachelor or Master's degree in electrical/computer engineering or computer science

LOCATION:

Markham, ON, Canada

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Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Industries
• Semiconductor Manufacturing