Staff Software Development Engineer

Advanced Micro Devices; Singapore; On-site; SGD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading semiconductor company in Singapore is seeking a proficient software developer to enhance their power management diagnostics team. You will engage in software development, debugging, and validation of hardware features. We're looking for candidates with a strong background in C++ and Python, who are problem solvers and enthusiastic team players. The ideal applicant will have relevant academic credentials and a proactive approach to software engineering in a collaborative work environment.

Benefits

Competitive benefits package

Qualifications

• Strong interest in software development and computer architecture.
• Understanding of low-level coding techniques for hardware interaction.
• Strong desire to learn design patterns in software.

Responsibilities

• Implement and rewrite code across various frameworks.
• Participate in testing code on remote systems during the product lifecycle.
• Debug software issues and execute testing to ensure software quality.

Skills

Software development

Computer hardware

Debugging

Problem-solving

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s or master’s degree in electrical/computer/mechatronics engineering, software engineering, computer science, or mathematics

Tools

C++

Python

Linux

Git

Jira

Perforce

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.

THE ROLE:

The diagnostics team is responsible for developing test suites that exercise and validate the hardware blocks in the System-on-chips developed at AMD. We understand the features that go into the hardware design, and we have the software skills to program them to life. Once developed, these diagnostics are used in all aspects of the product lifecycle, from pre-silicon validation through the production life of the product.

The successful candidate for this role will be an integral part of our power management diagnostics software team through code development, debug, emulation and Hardware feature validation.

THE PERSON:

• Has strong interest in software development, computer hardware and architecture.
• Understands low-level coding techniques for manipulating bits in registers and memory blocks.
• Has strong desire to learn and apply design patterns across the codebase.
• Has excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Has good problem-solving skills.
• Is self-discipline.
• Is a team worker.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Implement/rewrite code across different framework, C++ versions, or Python versions.
• Participate in running code on remote systems at different stage of product lifecycle.
• Triage, debug, and root cause SW issues, execute/coordinate testing to ensure high quality software engineering and hardware coverage.
• Identify and help resolve ASIC, board, and firmware issues, provide diagnostics support to corresponding engineering teams.
• Perform code analysis across products to improve cross leverage.
• Write documentation.
• Join brainstorm sessions to create innovative ideas.

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE:

• Proficient in C & C++ object-oriented programming.
• Experienced in Python programming.
• Experienced in software code testing and debugging.
• Experienced in system software development on Linux.
• Experienced with systems like git, jama, jira, perforce, qtest etc.
• Experienced in modern C++ like C++20.
• Experienced in power, clock, thermal related HW specification and operation.
• Experienced in device driver, firmware or embedded SW development.
• Experienced in working with large-scale software development projects and understanding of PC architecture.
• Experienced in working with remote team within/across time zone and reporting status regularly.
• Experienced in communicating with multiple stakeholders frequently during the whole product lifecycle.

ACADEMIC CREDENTIALS:

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in electrical/computer/mechatronics engineering, software engineering, computer science, or mathematics.

LOCATION:

Singapore

Benefits:

Benefits offered are described: AMD benefits at a glance.

Equal Opportunity Statement:

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.