Software Development Engineer

AMD; Hyderabad; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 2,000,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Diversity and inclusion support

Career advancement opportunities

Job summary

A leading technology company is seeking a Software Development Engineer in Hyderabad, India. The role focuses on improving the performance of key applications and benchmarks. Candidates should have strong skills in C/C++, embedded systems, and experience in verification and testing of embedded software. A bachelor's or master's degree is required. This position offers a unique opportunity to work with cutting-edge technology in a collaborative environment that values diversity and innovation.

Qualifications

• 5–10 years of experience in bare-metal or Linux kernel internals/driver development/application development.
• Good understanding of SoC/processing technologies such as ARM, RISC-V, x86, etc.
• Exposure to design and configuration-management tools such as JIRA and Confluence.

Responsibilities

• Conduct board bring-up activities for software components like bootloaders.
• Automate functional and system-level tests using Python.
• Collaborate with development teams to assess test plan requirements.

Skills

C/C++

Embedded systems

Python

Device-driver development

Verification and testing of embedded software

Education

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

Tools

Git

JTAG debuggers and emulators

LDRA

VIVADO

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.

SOFTWARE DEVELOPMENT ENGINEER

The Role

AMD is looking for a specialized 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

• Board bring‑up activities for software components such as bootloader, secure bootloader components like crypto engines, and platform managers (power management, clock management, system restarts/shutdowns, etc.).
• Bring‑up activities for the software stack for Linux and bare‑metal, including applications for ARM‑based boards and emulation platforms, prototype platforms.
• Develop and execute test plans to evaluate functionality, security, and efficiency of firmware using emulation and evaluation boards for pre‑silicon and post‑silicon verification.
• Analyze, track, and debug testing failures to determine corrective measures. Collaborate directly with development teams to assess test plan requirements and resolve failures.
• Automate functional and system‑level tests using Python, integrate them into a test‑automation framework, and maintain test artifacts for any updates in test cases or the test framework.
• Run regression tests, triage issues, create defects in the system, and work with the development team for closure. Drive dynamic code coverage for boot‑level firmware using standard tools like LDRA, etc.

Preferred Experience

• 5–10 years of experience in bare‑metal or Linux kernel internals/driver development/application development.
• Proficiency in C/C++ and embedded systems.
• Experience in verification and testing of embedded system software or firmware.
• Good experience in device‑driver verification and validation on Linux, bare‑metal, and real‑time operating systems.
• Skills in compiling, building, cross‑compiling, debugging, testing, and deploying bootloader, TF‑A, Linux kernel, device tree, middleware software, and bare‑metal application images for board bring‑up using JTAG debuggers and emulators in different boot modes.
• Good understanding of any one of SoC/processing technologies such as ARM, RISC‑V, x86, MMU, interrupt handling, caches, etc.
• Hands‑on experience with peripherals/controllers such as UART, I²C, SPI, USB, SD, eMMC, QSPI, PCIe, etc.
• Define, design, and develop manual or automated test cases for embedded system projects.
• Programming skills in C/C++, Makefile, linker file creation, and scripting languages such as Python, Shell, or Tcl.
• Experience in a Git environment and test‑automation frameworks—Pytest, Jenkins, etc.
• Exposure to design tools like VIVADO, VITIS, or configuration‑management tools such as Git/Perforce, JIRA, Confluence, etc.

Academic Credentials

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or an equivalent field.

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.

AMD may use Artificial Intelligence to help screen, assess or select applicants for this position. AMD’s “Responsible AI Policy” is available here.

This posting is for an existing vacancy.