Software Development Engineer

AMD; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 126,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology company in Canada is seeking a Software Development Engineer to develop security-centric firmware for Data Center SOCs. This role involves embedded firmware programming in C/C++, collaborating with HW/SW teams, and contributing to innovative security features. Ideal candidates will have a degree in Computer Science or Engineering and relevant programming experience. Opportunities for specialization in ARM/RISC-V firmware development are available.

Qualifications

• Solid understanding of C/C++ for embedded systems.
• Knowledge of security standards and cryptography.
• University degree relevant to role.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate on firmware development lifecycle.
• Implement embedded SOC and platform BIOS firmware.
• Design security-centric features for Data Center SOCs.

Skills

C/C++ programming

Low-level programming

Embedded firmware development

Communication protocols (PCIe, CXL, I2C)

Critical thinking

Verbal and written communication

Education

University degree in Computer Science or Engineering

Tools

FPGAs

Simulators

Job description

Overview

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Base pay range

126,160.00 / yr - $189,240.00 / yr

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 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, Server 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 encouraging 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!

The Person

As a member of the Platform Security Team you will participate in all aspects of development life cycle, engaging on parallel assignments spanning Firmware stack, developing embedded firmware and device drivers, working closely with a wide range of HW, SW and validation teams. You will be responsible for developing security centric features on various Data Center SOCs by demonstrating low level HW and SW debug tools, and evolve those towards production quality. There will be opportunities to become a specialist in ARM / RISC-V Firmware Development, Bootloader development, RTOS, Cryptography, CPU to GPU communication, CPU Secure Virtualization solutions, as well as Pre-Silicon development environments such as Simulators, FPGAs and Emulation Platforms. In addition to Firmware development, there are a number of QA initiatives in flight within the team which you will be exposed to such as CI / CD and Google Test for Firmware Unit test development. Experience in these areas will be considered an asset for the role.

Key Responsibilities

• Engage as a phenomenal teammate, always ready to seek new challenges
• Demonstrate AGILE methodologies and best practices for Software Engineering
• Design and Implement Embedded SOC Firmware + Platform BIOS Firmware and x86 interface drivers
• Develop new software features and improvements within pre-silicon environments
• Be involved in the definition, architectural design, and development of security firmware

Preferred Experience

• Experience with SW development in C / C++
• Experience or strong interest with low-level programming and debugging
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Great teammate able to handle multiple assignments with minimal direction
• Critical thinking and ability to apply problem solving to real world challenges
• Experience with embedded firmware development on ARM, RISC-V or x86 microprocessors
• Familiarity with pre-silicon validation on FPGAs or simulation environments along with ASIC bring-up will be considered an asset
• Hands-on experience with low level development in C / C++
• Knowledge of Cryptography, Platform Security, Virtualization concepts will be considered an asset
• Familiarity with various communication protocols including but not limited to PCIe, CXL, I2C etc.
• Experience in building and implementing secure software.
• Knowledge of Security Standards for Confidential Compute in DMTF, SPDM, MCTP, PLDM, considered as asset
• Excellent communications skills : verbal, written and interpersonal

Academic Credentials

University degree in Computer Science, Engineering or related subject area.

Location

Markham, Ontario Canada

Benefits

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EEO Statement

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.