Senior Firmware Engineer (BIOS)

Advanced Micro Devices; Penang; Hybrid; MYR 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology company in Penang, Malaysia seeks a Technical Engineer for Client Customer Engineering focusing on BIOS/FW applications for AMD products. Responsibilities include designing and debugging BIOS, interacting with internal teams, and assisting customers with issues. The ideal candidate has strong knowledge of PC industry standards, proficiency in assembly and C language, and a degree in Computer Science or Engineering. The role offers a hybrid work model.

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of ACPI, USB, PCIE, and SATA standards.
• Proficiency in X86 assembly and C language.
• Familiarity with BIOS code bases like AMI, Insyde, or Phoenix.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and debug BIOS for AMD APU/CPU systems.
• Assist in validation and debugging of platform and silicon issues.
• Provide consultation to customers regarding AMD features.

Skills

Strong Knowledge about ACPI, USB, PCIE, SATA

Good at X86 assembly and C language

Strong communication skills

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in relevant fields

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.

THE ROLE:

Technical, hands‑on engineer with leadership qualities responsible for Client Customer Engineering BIOS / FW applications engineering on AMD Client products (consumer and commercial PC). The individual will work with AMD’s customers, and liaise with AMD Architecture, FW, Validation and SW teams to support customers, and debug customer related issues. This role is both breadth and depth at the BIOS/FW at platform level.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Design, develop, and debug BIOS (System Software) for internal/external systems and platforms that use AMD APU/CPU.
• Participant in day‑to‑day BIOS development work using PC assembly and C languages; will need to interact with internal organizations, BIOS vendors, and customers.
• Comfortable working with PC hardware and platform issues.
• Must have strong system debugging skills. The following are typical tasks that the engineer will be responsible for:
  • Design BIOS features required by AMD APU/CPU.
  • Develop BIOS features for AMD new platforms designed in house or externally; sustain existing BIOS; debug BIOS and system related issues.
  • Assist APU/CPU validation, platform validation, and debug engineers to develop/debug system and silicon issues.
• Provide consultation to internal and external customers regarding AMD features and programming requirements.

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE:

• Strong Knowledge about ACPI, USB, PCIE, SATA and other PC industry standard
• Good at X86 assembly and C language
• Familiar with at least one BIOS code base (AMI, Insyde or Phoenix BIOS).
• Strong communication skills
• Experience in BIOS related tools development is a plus.
• Fluent in both written and spoken English.
• Troubleshoots code for firmware (IC embedded code) application.
• Involves collaboration on or assuming the consultative or leadership responsibilities for a specific project or for product development initiatives.
• Is required to deal with internal groups on behalf of the group or project.
• Has accountability for results in a particular area of work.

ACADEMIC CREDENTIALS:

• Bachelor's or Master's degree (preferred) in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or equivalent.

LOCATION:

Penang, Malaysia

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