Lead Security firmware engineer

Advanced Micro Devices, Inc; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 4,000,000 - 6,000,000; Full time

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Job summary

Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. (AMD) in Bangalore is seeking a Lead Security Firmware Engineer to design, develop, and validate embedded firmware with strong security features.

You will work across pre-silicon and post-silicon environments, coordinating with software, SoC design, and validation teams to deliver robust firmware. The role requires 8+ years in firmware, expert C/assembly skills, bootloader and secure boot experience, and leadership with excellent communication.

Qualifications

• 8+ years hands-on firmware development on ARM or similar.
• Strong C and assembly language skills.
• Bootloader development, secure boot, IP initialization.
• Bare metal and RTOS firmware development.
• Debugging embedded firmware with common tools.
• Knowledge of Root of Trust and cryptography.
• Experience with peripherals like UART, I2C, SPI, QSPI.
• Git/Gerrit version control experience.
• Leadership, mentoring and effective communication.
• Excellent written and verbal English communication.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement embedded firmware with secure boot features.
• Develop firmware for pre- and post-silicon environments.
• Analyze, debug, and resolve complex firmware issues.
• Create and execute test plans for security and functionality.
• Plan, track and deliver firmware milestones.
• Collaborate with stakeholders for feature delivery and issue resolution.
• Evaluate new ideas and technologies for feasibility.
• Mentor team members and guide junior engineers.

Skills

Firmware development on ARM

C and assembly

Bootloader & secure boot

RTOS & bare metal

Debugging embedded firmware

Security concepts (RoT, crypto)

Peripherals (UART, I2C, SPI, QSPI)

Git/Gerrit

Leadership & mentorship

English communication

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s in CS/CE/EE

Tools

None specified

Job description

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LEAD SECURITY FIRMWARE ENGINEER

THE ROLE:

AMD S3 security firmware team is a part of S3 Software team and works with the world’s leading companies for their customized products. As a Security firmware engineer, you will be responsible for designing, developing and validating embedded firmware that comply with security requirements. You will be working with global pre-silicon and post-silicon teams across Software development, SoC design/verification, emulation and validation teams.

THE PERSON:

We are seeking a lead engineer to join our team that will thrive in a fast-paced work environment, using effective communication, problem-solving and prioritization skills. Individuals that are well organized, show great attention to detail, employ critical thinking and can drive sophisticated issues to closure are well-suited for our team.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Design and implementembedded firmware encompassing secure boot, trusted operating systems, trusted applications,enabling a wide range of security features


• Develop new firmware features and enhancements within pre & post silicon environments


• Triage, analyze, debug and fix sophisticated issues and drive the resolution to closure.


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


• Plan, track and deliver all firmware deliverables.


• Work closely with needed key stakeholders for efficient feature implementation and issue resolution and be responsible for the commitments.


• Scope and perform quick feasibility study of new asks and technologies.


• Able to mentor and guide the team members.

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE:

• Minimum 8+ years’ experience in hands on firmware development on ARM or similar architectures.


• Strong with C and assembly language programming


• Experience with bootloader development, secure boot, IP initialization and low-level firmware development.


• Experience with bare metal and RTOS based firmware development.


• Proficient in debugging embedded firmware using debug tools.


• Solid understanding of security concepts such as Root of Trust, symmetric and asymmetric cryptography, etc.,


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


• Must have working knowledge on Git/Gerrit


• Experience in semiconductor domain preferred.


• Exposure to FTPM, Content Protection, HDCP, PlayReady is a plus.


• Experience in driver development is a plus


• Strong leadership and communication skills


• Quick learning and self-motivated.


• Good written and verbal communication skills in English

ACADEMIC CREDENTIALS:

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

LOCATION:

Bangalore, IN

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