UEFI / BIOS / RAS Firmware Engineer

AMD; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 1,800,000 - 3,000,000; Full time

Job summary

AMD in Bengaluru is looking for an experienced engineer to join their Embedded BIOS development team. You will be key in coding, design, and debugging of BIOS for cutting-edge CPU/APU technologies.

The ideal candidate has extensive experience in x86 BIOS/UEFI development, is skilled in C programming, and has hands-on debugging experience with hardware tools. This role requires strong communication skills and the ability to thrive in a dynamic environment.

Benefits offered include a comprehensive AMD benefits package.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in x86 BIOS/UEFI/coreboot development.
• Experience in pre-silicon BIOS development.
• Hands-on debugging with emulator and simulation environments.

Responsibilities

• Develop BIOS and pre-OS drivers including design and debugging.
• Engage with technical leads to understand BIOS/firmware scope.
• Work collaboratively with teams to ensure quality throughout lifecycle.

Skills

x86 BIOS/UEFI/coreboot development

C language expertise

Hardware debugging tools

Understanding of ACPI, USB, NVMe, SATA, PCIe

BIOS/FW simulation/emulation experience

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s in Computer Engineering or Computer Science

Tools

AMD HDT

ITP

Arium

Job description

The Role

Exciting opportunity within the Embedded BIOS development team working on latest cutting-edge embedded CPU/APU technologies. In this role you will be responsible for coding, design, development, board bring-up and debugging of BIOS for internal and external systems, platforms in pre-emulation/simulation and post-silicon environments that use AMD CPU/APU.

Key Responsibilities

• Responsible for BIOS and pre-OS driver development including design, documentation, unit testing and debugging for pre- and post-silicon support.
• Support customer support team on a need basis.
• Engage with technical leads to understand BIOS/firmware scope and work on implementation to meet schedules and milestones.
• Work with internal and external teams to ensure the highest level of quality and satisfaction throughout the firmware lifecycle.
• Be well-organized, technically oriented, self-starter with a demonstrated ability to work collaboratively and coordinate activities with geographically distributed technical teams.
• Desire to work and succeed in fast-paced and highly dynamic environments.
• BIOS/FW simulation/emulation experience in pre-silicon environment.
• Hands-on debugging with emulator, simulation environment.

Preferred Experience

• 5+ years of experience in the x86 BIOS/UEFI/coreboot development.
• Exposure to pre-silicon BIOS development in a simulation/emulation environment.
• Experience with x86 CPU/APU architectures and associated compilation tools.
• Expert in C language; knowledge of x86 assembly.
• Experience with platform bring-up.
• Familiar with at least one BIOS code base (AMI, Insyde, Phoenix BIOS, coreboot, EDKII).
• Hands-on experience with hardware debugging tools like AMD HDT, ITP, Arium.
• Able to read and interpret hardware schematics.
• Knowledge of ACPI, USB, NVMe, SATA, PCIe, and other PC industry standards.
• Hands-on experience working with reference boards.
• Strong communication skills.

Academic Credentials

• Bachelor’s or Master’s in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or closely related field.

Benefits

Benefits offered are described: AMD benefits at a glance.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

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 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.