Firmware Verification Engineer

Advanced Micro Devices; Markham; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology company is seeking a Firmware Security Engineer in Markham to join their GPU Platform Security Team. You will support development life cycles, enhance testing capabilities for security firmware, and collaborate with various teams. Ideal candidates will possess a Bachelor's or Master's degree and have strong skills in C/C++ and Python. The role offers opportunities to work on cutting-edge security features in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of proven experience in firmware or software development.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Exposure to scripting languages for test automation.

Responsibilities

• Participate in all aspects of the development life cycle.
• Enhance and expand test coverage for firmware features.
• Develop firmware feature tests within pre-silicon environments.

Skills

C/C++ familiarity

Python

Automation

Team player

Critical thinking

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer/Software Engineering or related

Tools

Git

CI systems

Debuggers and log/trace tools

Job description

WHAT YOU DO AT AMD CHANGES EVERYTHING

At AMD, our mission is to build great products that accelerate next-generation computing experiences—from AI and data centers, to PCs, gaming and embedded systems. Grounded in a culture of innovation and collaboration, we believe real progress comes from bold ideas, human ingenuity and a shared passion to create something extraordinary. When you join AMD, you’ll discover the real differentiator is our culture. We push the limits of innovation to solve the world’s most important challenges—striving for execution excellence, while being direct, humble, collaborative, and inclusive of diverse perspectives. Join us as we shape the future of AI and beyond.

Together, we advance your career.

The Role

The Firmware Security Engineering group is responsible for developing Platform Security and Content Protection features across the software stack including device drivers, firmware, and application-level interfaces. Within the larger Security group, the GPU Platform Security Team is responsible for the Firmware Security Stack that runs on the entire range of AMD Graphics Processing Units which include Cloud/Consumer Gaming, Workstation, Data Center and AI, enabling our customers to build solutions and driving the next wave of innovation in Exascale computing.

Our team is committed to developing talent to its full potential. If you are looking to engage in a fast-paced supportive environment, allowing you to strengthen your skills in the security domain, while providing opportunities for experience with both device driver and embedded development – then this team is for you!

What you will do as part of this team:

As a member of the GPU Platform Security Team you will participate in all aspects of the development life cycle, engaging on parallel assignments spanning the software stack, developing embedded firmware and device drivers, working closely with a wide range of hardware, software and validation teams.

You will be responsible for enhancing and expanding test coverage for security firmware features across a range of hardware platforms. This includes designing, implementing, and automating test cases that validate functionality, performance, and security aspects of low-level firmware components. You will work closely with senior engineers to understand feature specifications and evolve test strategies toward production‑grade quality.

Key Responsibilities

• Engage as a team player, always ready to take on new challenges
• Leverage AGILE methodologies and best practices for Software & Firmware Engineering
• Improve the quality of new/existing features by enhancing test coverage
• Develop firmware feature tests and enhancements within pre‑silicon environments
• Actively participate in design reviews and architectural discussions

Preferred Experience

• C/C++ familiarity to reason about firmware; Python (preferred) or similar for automation; Git; CI systems; debuggers and log/trace tools.
• Familiarity with testing methodologies, including unit, integration, and system-level testing
• Exposure to scripting languages for test automation and log analysis
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Team player able to manage multiple assignments with minimal supervision
• Critical thinking and ability to apply problem solving to real world challenges
• Usage and familiarity with AI tools (Cursor, Claude, Cline) for automation, analysis, or verification tasks will be considered an asset

Academic Credentials

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer/Software Engineering, Computer Science, or related technical discipline, 2+ years of proven experience.

Location

Markham, Ontario, Canada

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.