Embedded Software - System Test Architect

AMD; Hyderabad; On-site; INR 1,500,000 - 1,900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

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Job summary

AMD is seeking an SMTS Software Development Engineer in Hyderabad to advance performance for ARM-based software systems. You will work in a core team on Linux kernel drivers, bootloaders, and firmware verification, applying Python automation and test frameworks across ARM platforms.

The role requires leadership to drive complex issue resolution, collaboration across teams, and strong C/C++ development with exposure to JTAG/Emulators. Join us to shape next-gen AI and compute solutions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or equivalent.
• Proven expertise in ARM-based Linux kernel and driver verification.
• Strong C/C++ skills and experience with bootloaders, TF-A, Linux kernel, and device trees.
• Proficient in Python, Shell or Tcl scripting and test automation.
• Experience with automated test frameworks, Git, Pytest, and Jenkins.
• Hands-on with peripherals like UART, I2C, SPI, USB, PCIe; knowledge of SoC/processing tech.
• Familiarity with VIVADO/VITIS and configuration tools.

Responsibilities

• Verification and Test Architect for ARM-based software systems including Linux kernel and drivers.
• Board bring-up activities for ARM-based boards and emulation platforms; bootloader and platform manager testing.
• Develops and executes test plans to evaluate firmware functionality, security, and efficiency using emulation boards.
• Analyzes failures, tracks defects, and collaborates with development to resolve issues.
• Automate functional and system-level tests using Python; maintain test artifacts and frameworks.
• Run regression tests, triage issues, and drive code coverage for boot-level firmware using standard tools.

Skills

ARM/Linux kernel verification

C/C++ development

Python scripting

Test automation

Debugging and triage

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in CS/CE/EE

Tools

Git

Pytest

Jenkins

LDRA

TF-A

JIRA

Confluence

VIVADO

VITIS

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.

SMTS SOFTWARE DEVELOPMENT ENGINEER

THE ROLE:

AMD is looking for an influential software engineer who is passionate about improving the performance of key applications and benchmarks. You will be a member of a core team of incredibly talented industry specialists and will work with the very latest hardware and software technology.

THE PERSON:

The ideal candidate should be passionate about software engineering and possess leadership skills to drive sophisticated issues to resolution. Able to communicate effectively and work optimally with different teams across AMD.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Verification and Test Architect for ARM based Software systems - Linux kernel/Drivers, Braemetal drivers, high speed and low speed peripheral driver verification specialist.


• Board bring-up activities for Software components like bootloader, platform managers, Linux Kernel, Linux drivers, Baremetal drivers and application for ARM based boards and emulation platforms, Proto-typing platforms


• Develops and executes test plans to evaluate functionality, security, and efficiency of firmware utilizing emulation and evaluation boards for pre-silicon and post silicon verification.


• Analyzes, tracks, and debugs testing failures to determine corrective measures. Collaborates directly with development team to assess test plan requirements and resolve failures.


• Automate and the functional and System level tests using Python and integrate the same in Test Automation framework and maintain the Test artifacts for any updates in the Test cases or in Test framework


• Run the Regression tests, triage issues, create Defects in the system and wok with development team for closure. Drive dynamic code coverage for boot level Firmware using standard tools like LDRA etc.

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE:

• Working experience 12-16 years in verification and testing of Embedded System software or firmware etc.


• Good experience in Device Driver Verification and validation on Linux, Bare metal, Real Time Operating Systems.


• Skills in compiling/building/cross-compiling, debugging, testing, deploying Bootloader, TF-A, Linux Kernel, Device tree, Middleware software, and BareMetal application images for board bring up activities through JTAG debuggers & Emulators using different boot modes


• Good understanding of any one of SoC/Processing Technologies like ARM/RISC-V/X86, MMU, Interrupt handling, Caches etc.


• Hands on with one or more peripherals/controllers like UART, I2C, SPI, USB, SD, eMMC, QSPI, PCIe etc.


• Define, Design and Develop manual/Automation test cases for Embedded system projects


• Programming skills in C/C++, Makefile, Linker file creation, scripting language Python/Shell/Tcl


• Experience in GIT environment and Test Automation framework – Pytest, Jenkins etc.


• Good to have exposure in design tools like VIVADO, VITIS, Configuration management tools like GIT/Perforce, JIRA, Confluence etc.

ACADEMIC CREDENTIALS:

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or equivalent

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This posting is for an existing vacancy.