Sr. Systems Design Engineer

Advanced Micro Devices; Markham; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) is seeking a Firmware Engineer to contribute to BIOS/firmware development for client platforms. You will port and bring up UEFI BIOS, resolve firmware issues, and support product launches in a fast-paced environment with strong communication skills.

The role requires deep C language proficiency, knowledge of x86/ARM architectures, Linux OS familiarity, and experience with BIOS/UEFI bring-up.

Qualifications

• BS-CS/BS-EE or MS-CS/MS-EE with years experience with BIOS, firmware or system software development
• Solid understanding of Linux OS (preferred), UEFI, BIOS, firmware
• Experience porting BIOS to new platforms and performing system bring-ups

Responsibilities

• Porting and bring up of UEFI BIOS.
• Able to work to a deadline in a fast-paced environment.
• Work to enable features, optimize BIOS performance and improve reliability.
• Able to multi-task between several customers.

Skills

C language

Assembly

x86 architecture

ARM architecture

Linux OS

UEFI/BIOS

Firmware

System debugging

Communication skills

Self-learning

Education

BS-CS/BS-EE or MS-CS/MS-EE

Tools

compile tools

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.

The Role:

An exciting opportunity within the client platform BIOS and Firmware team. The ideal candidate has experience in BIOS port, bring up, and support through product launch of client platforms A candidate who has good x86 firmware architecture is a plus. Candidate should be a highly motivated, self-learning firmware engineer and enjoy working in a fast-paced environment.

The Person:

We are searching for a Firmware Engineer tohelp with developing ,debugging and resolving AMD firmware issues in a timely manner to meet their schedules. Strong communication skills are very important.

AMD's environment is fast paced, results oriented and built upon a legion of forward-thinking people with a passion for winning technology!

Key Responsibilities:

• Porting and bring up of UEFI BIOS.
• Able to work to a deadline in a fast-paced environment.
• Work to enable features, optimize BIOS performance and improve reliability.
• Able to multi-task between several customers.

Preferred Experience:

• Solid understanding of Linux OS (preferred), UEFI. BIOS, firmware.
• Experience porting BIOS to new platforms.
• Experience performing system bring-ups, OS firmware interfaces,
• Expert at C language; knowledge of assembly Familiarity with x86 and ARM CPU/APU architectures and associated compile tools.
• Must have strong system debugging skills.
• Able to read and interpret system schematics.
• Ability to work independently under tight deadlines, responding to changing business and technical conditions with minimal direction
• Excellent communication skills: verbal, written and interpersonal

Academic Credentials:

BS-CS/BS-EE or MS-CS/MS-EE with years experience with BIOS, firmware or system software development

This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship.

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This posting is for an existing vacancy.