Staff Firmware Engineer

Advanced Micro Devices; Markham; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading semiconductor company is seeking a Firmware Engineer in Markham, Ontario. The role involves designing and implementing firmware for AMD SoCs, requiring a strong passion for embedded systems and experience with RTOS. Candidates should have excellent communication skills and a background in the semiconductor industry. The company is committed to diversity and inclusion, welcoming applications from all qualified candidates.

Benefits

Competitive benefits package

Qualifications

• Experience in the semiconductor industry.
• Expert level in producing quality embedded firmware.
• Knowledge of BIOS concepts.
• Experience in ASIC architecture and digital design.

Responsibilities

• Technical owner for firmware supporting next generation interconnect technologies.
• Engage with multi-functional teams to deliver integrated firmware solutions.
• Develop low level firmware for embedded systems in an RTOS environment.
• Support pre- and post-silicon as well as production cycle efforts.
• Develop and support full design cycle of embedded firmware solutions.

Skills

Firmware development

Problem-solving skills

Technical communication

Interpersonal skills

Leadership skills

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering

Tools

Zephyr

FreeRTOS

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

We are looking for anEngineer with an obsession forfirmware. As part of the role, this engineer will work closely with other firmware engineers, developers and architects across various IPs in designing and implementing firmware that spans pre-silicon and post-silicon for all AMD SoCs.

THE PERSON

You are passionate about firmware development with creative and effective problem-solving skills, a motivated, self-starter who can work both independently and collaboratively in fast paced environments. You have excellent technical communication, interpersonal and leadership skills.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Technical owner for firmware for supporting next generation interconnect technologies both for AMD proprietary and industry standards like PCIe, CXL, and USB4.
• Engage as a teammate and work closely with multi-functional teams such as BIOS, power management, architecture, design, and verification on delivery of integrated firmware solutions.
• Develop low level firmware for embedded systems in an RTOS environment.
• Support pre- and post– silicon as well as production cycle efforts
• Develop and support full design cycle of embedded firmware solutions including architecture, validation and production

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE

• Experience combined with technical education within the semiconductor industry
• Expert level experience producing quality embedded firmware
• Well versed in software engineering practices.
• Experience with industry standard RTOS like Zephyr or FreeRTOS
• Experience in ASIC architecture and digital design flow concepts
• Knowledge of BIOS concepts

ACADEMIC CREDENTIALS

• Bachelors or Masters degree (preferred) in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or equivalent

LOCATION

Markham, Ontario Canada or Vancouver, British Columbia 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.