Manager - Firmware Software Systems Design

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

Benefits offered by this job

AMD benefits

Job summary

AMD in Bangalore, India is seeking an Engineering Manager to lead the firmware software systems design team. You will guide development across power management, security, and memory features, shaping long-range strategy and ensuring timely firmware deliverables for AMD APU/CPU platforms.

The role requires senior leadership, strong C/OS skills, and deep knowledge of BIOS and PCIe, with stakeholder interaction from design to customer escalation.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in firmware development and leadership.
• Strong understanding of BIOS, memory and power management.
• Experience with security firmware and trusted platforms.
• Familiarity with UEFI/ACPI and platform BIOS development.

Responsibilities

• Lead firmware team delivering power management, security and memory features.
• Plan, track and deliver firmware deliverables across platforms.
• Design, develop and debug firmware for AMD APU/CPU based systems.
• Collaborate with internal orgs, vendors, and customers on firmware needs.
• Oversee validation and debugging of platform and silicon issues.

Skills

C language programming

UEFI BIOS

ACPI

Power management

Memory/DRAM tech

BIOS/Platform BIOS development

Security firmware

PCIe

SoC power management

Linux

JIRA

Firmware release process

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science Engineering

Master's degree

Tools

JIRA

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.

Engineering Manager-Firmware Software Systems Design

THE ROLE:

We are seeking a dynamic Engineering Manager to join our team who will lead and 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, and employ critical thinking are well-suited for our team.

THE PERSON:

This AMD (Advanced Micro Devices) team is looking for a senior level person that can lead the firmware team, mentor upcoming developers, provide long range strategy, and is willing to jump in to help resolve issues quickly. You will be involved in all areas that impact the team including security , power & performance, memory , automation, and development. The right candidate will be informed on the latest trends and become prepared to give consultative direction to senior management.

Manager will play key role in ensuring AMD Embedded firmware team devlivers critical Embedded market segment (Networking, Storage, Automotive, Thin client) requirements performing the below:

• Lead firmware team that deliver power management, security and platform memory setup firmwares.
• Plan, track and deliver all firmware deliverables.
• participate in Design, develop, and debug firmware for internal/external systems and platforms that use AMD APU/CPU
• participate in Design of firmware features required by AMD APU/CPU.
• will need to interact with internal organizations, vendors, and partners.
• Deliver firmware features for AMD new platforms crafted in house or externally.
• support existing firmware for customer escalations and debug firmware and system related issues.
• oversee APU/CPU validation, platform validation, and debug engineers to develop/debug system and silicon issues.
• Collaborate with core firmware teams and ensuring Embedded requirements are addressed.
• Work with Platform Firmware Organization (PFO) in conjunction with Embedded segment architects to meet product requirements.
• Review key firmware requirement / enhancement inputs pertaining to focused Embedded markets.
• Provide custom firmware design support for tier-1 customers by with identifying solution and providing design documents.
• responsible for Design, develop, test, review features / releases pertaining to Power Management, Security and Memory.
• Deliver low level design documents and user guides.
• Assist customer support team in addressing any firmware related queries.

Experience:

• 16+ years overall experience in field of firmware development and desired 5+ years of experience in leading a development team with 7+ members.
• Strong understanding of C language programming
• Good understanding and experience with BIOS, power management and PCIe
• Good knowledge SoC power management – CPU/Device power states, hot-plug etc
• Security Firmware experience
• Good knowledge about silicon security subsystem / policy, root of trust, TPM/fTPM, Widevine
• Good knowledge of trusted applications and handshake
• Experience with memory recognition and configuration technologies
• Experience with hardware debug tools
• Good understanding of DDR4, DDR5, NVDIMM
• Good understanding of different DIMM types (UDIMM/SODIMM/RDIMM/LRDIMM/LPDDR)
• Good understanding of UMC features like ECC, SME, SEV, RAS etc
• Firmware development & release process understanding
• Prior experience working with firmware design & development
• Strong knowledge of UEFI BIOS, ACPI. AGESA knowledge is a big plus
• Strong knowledge of platform BIOS development
• Boot loader, Linux knowledge is a plus
• Good to have exposer to JIRA
• Excellent communication and articulation skills

Academic credentials:

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science engineering from reputed college
• Master’s degree from reputed university is a big plus

Location:

Bangalore, India

Benefits offered are described: AMD benefits at a glance.

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This posting is for an existing vacancy.