Lead Security firmware engineer

AMD; Bengaluru Urban; On-site; INR 4,000,000 - 7,000,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

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Job summary

AMD's Bangalore-based S3 security firmware team is seeking a Lead Security Firmware Engineer to design, develop and validate embedded firmware with strong security requirements. You will collaborate across pre-silicon and post-silicon environments, working with software and hardware teams to deliver trusted firmware features.

The role demands hands-on development in C/assembly, bootloaders, secure boot and Root of Trust concepts, plus leadership, mentoring and clear communication in a fast-paced

Qualifications

• Hands-on firmware development for ARM or similar
• Experience with bootloader development and secure boot
• Experience with bare metal and RTOS firmware
• Strong debugging with embedded tools
• Solid understanding of security concepts (Root of Trust, crypto)
• Experience with peripherals (UART/I2C/SPI)
• Proven leadership and communication skills

Responsibilities

• Design and implement embedded firmware with secure boot and trusted OS/applications
• Develop firmware features for pre/post-silicon environments
• Triage, debug and resolve complex issues
• Create and execute test plans for security and functionality
• Plan, track, and deliver firmware artifacts
• Collaborate with stakeholders to implement features and fixes
• Mentor and guide team members

Skills

C programming

Assembly

Secure boot

RTOS

Firmware debugging

Bootloader

Root of Trust

UART/I2C/SPI

Git/Gerrit

Leadership

Communication

Education

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

Tools

Git/Gerrit

UART

I2C

SPI

QSPI

Debug tools

Job description

LEAD SECURITY FIRMWARE ENGINEER

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 implement embedded 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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