Firmware Engineer

Advanced Micro Devices, Inc.; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. is seeking an experienced Firmware Engineer focused on server BIOS solutions. The role involves designing and debugging BIOS/firmware for AMD platforms, collaborating with customers and internal teams to deliver robust server solutions.

You will contribute to firmware development, validation, and customer training, while leveraging strong C programming and hardware debugging skills in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or equivalent.
• Experience designing and debugging BIOS/firmware for server platforms.
• Strong written and spoken communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, debug, verify and validate firmware, software and/or hardware.
• Provide consultation to customers regarding AMD features and programming requirements.
• BIOS and SW support on customer server and embedded platforms with AMD solutions.
• Customer training and knowledge transfer on BIOS/firmware topics.
• BIOS/firmware development, validation, debugging on AMD platforms.
• Collaborate with customers and internal teams to resolve issues and implement new features.
• Support internal and external platform bring-up.

Skills

C programming

Hardware debugging

x86 architecture

UEFI

Education

Bachelors/Masters

Job description

ADVANCE YOUR CAREER. ADVANCE THE WORLD.

At AMD, we believetechnology has the power to solve the world’s most important challenges. From advancing healthcare and scientific discovery to powering AI and the technologies people rely on every day, innovation at AMDis shapingthefuture.

Whetheryou’redesigning next-gen processors, enabling AI breakthroughs, orbringing leading edge products to market, every role at AMD contributes to something bigger— technologythat moves the world forward.Join us and, together, we’ll advance your career.

THE ROLE:

We are looking for an experienced Firmware Engineer with an obsession for firmware.

The team needs an experienced platform BIOS engineer to work with customers as well as internal development team on Server platform BIOS solutions for AMD’s cutting-edge server products. Come help customers solve challenging problems and help them get the most out of AMD systems.

THE PERSON:

You are passionate about firmware development with creative and effective problem-solving skills, a motivated, self-starter who can work both independently and collaboratively in fast paced environments. You have excellent technical communication, interpersonal and leadership skills.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Design, develop, debug, verify and/or validate firmware, software and/or hardware
• Provide consultation to customers regarding AMD features and programming requirements
• BIOS and SW support on customer server and/or embedded platforms with AMD solutions
• Customer training
• BIOS/firmware development, validation, debugging on AMD platforms
• Work with customers to help solve issues
• Work with internal teams to solve customer issues and implement new features
• Support internal and external platform bring-up

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE:

• Strong knowledge of Server architecture, x86 processors, and other system components.
• Strong written and spoken communication skills.
• Expertise in C programming language and hardware debugging.
• Knowledge of UEFI is a plus.
• Knowledge of RAS on AMD systems is a plus.

ACADEMIC CREDENTIALS:

• Bachelors or Masters degree (preferred) in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or equivalent

LOCATION:

Austin, TX (preferred) or Santa Clara, CA

This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship.

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.

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This posting is for an existing vacancy.