Sr. Systems Design Engineer

Socket.dev; Markham; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

AMD is seeking a Firmware Engineer to help develop, debug and resolve BIOS and firmware issues for client platforms. The role focuses on porting and bring-up of UEFI BIOS, enabling features, and optimizing performance in a fast-paced environment.

The ideal candidate has strong C and assembly skills, Linux OS experience, and BIOS porting knowledge across x86/ARM architectures. Excellent communication and the ability to work independently are essential.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Porting and bring up of UEFI BIOS.
• Work to enable features, optimize BIOS performance and improve reliability.
• Able to multi-task between several customers.
• Develop, debug and resolve AMD firmware issues in a timely manner.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to meet product launch schedules.

Skills

C language

Assembly language

Linux OS

UEFI BIOS

BIOS porting

System debugging

Reading schematics

X86/ARM architectures

Deadlines & pace

Communication skills

Education

BS-CS/BS-EE or MS-CS/MS-EE with BIOS/firmware experience

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 were looking for talent who feel the same: people who want to leave the planet better than they found it, those who dont shy away from humanitys challenges but are determined to help solve them.

AMD is powering the next generation of supercomputing, high-performance computing, cloud, and AI. Whether youre designing next-gen processors, enabling AI breakthroughs, or creating go-to-market plans, every role at AMD contributes to something bigger r 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 to help with developing ,debugging and resolving AMD firmware issues in a timely manner to meet their schedules. Strong communication skills are very important.

AMDs 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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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 the recruitment and selection process.

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This posting is for an existing vacancy.