Senior Software Engineer- Firmware/BootROM Developer

AMD; Hyderabad; On-site; INR 1,500,000 - 2,000,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits

Job summary

A global semiconductor company seeks an experienced MTS Software Development Engineer in Hyderabad. This role involves designing and developing critical embedded software components, contributing to next-generation products. Applicants should have 8-9 years in embedded systems, mastery of RISC-V and ARM architectures, and expertise in embedded C programming. Collaborating with diverse teams and influencing product designs will be key aspects of the position.

Qualifications

• 8–9 years of experience in embedded systems development.
• Strong knowledge of RISC-V and ARM architectures.
• Hands-on experience with RTOS (e.g., Zephyr, FreeRTOS), Linux kernel, and device driver development.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain Board Support Packages (BSPs) for embedded software.
• Collaborate with architecture teams to enhance product designs.
• Participate in ASIC and hardware bring-up activities.

Skills

Embedded systems development

Embedded C programming

Problem-solving

Linux kernel

Hardware-software integration

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in ECE, EEE, or CSE

Tools

Git

Zephyr RTOS

FreeRTOS

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.

MTS Software Development Engineer

The Role

AMD is seeking a highly skilled and passionate Software Development Engineer to design and develop critical embedded software components. As part of a core team of embedded specialists, you will work on cutting- edge hardware and software technologies, contributing to the success of next-generation AMD products.

The Person

We want an engineer who thrives in the embedded domain, demonstrates strong problem-solving and leadership skills, and can drive complex issues to resolution. You should be an effective communicator and a collaborative team player who works seamlessly across diverse teams within AMD.

Key Responsibilities

• Be part of the team that is involved in designing, developing, and maintaining platform-specific Board Support Packages (BSPs) and embedded software components for ARM and RISC-V architecture. This includes Baremetal, Zephyr RTOS, and Linux environments, ensuring robust and optimised code for these platforms
• Be part of the team that works on designing, developing, and maintaining embedded peripheral drivers for Linux, Zephyr, and Baremetal environments.
• Participate in ASIC and hardware bring-up activities.
• Debug and resolve existing issues while exploring innovative, efficient solutions.
• Collaborate with AMD architecture teams to influence and enhance future product designs.
• Apply data-driven approaches to optimise performance and efficiency.
• Stay current with emerging trends in software, hardware, algorithms, and architecture.
• Build and maintain strong technical relationships with peers and partners.

Preferred Experience

• 8–9 years of experience in embedded systems development.
• Strong knowledge of RISC-V and ARM architectures
• Expertise in embedded C programming in bare-metal world
• Hands-on experience with RTOS (e.g., Zephyr, FreeRTOS), Linux kernel, and device driver development.
• Proven track record in hardware/SoC bring-up.
• Solid understanding of silicon domain and hardware-software integration.
• Familiarity with Git and version control best practices.
• Basic scripting skills (e.g., Python).
• Excellent communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Collaborative mindset and ability to work effectively in a team environment.

Academic Credentials

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in ECE, EEE, or CSE

Benefits offered are described: 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.