Firmware Systems Design Engineer

AMD; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

AMD is seeking a Firmware Design Engineer to join a dynamic team in Austin, TX. You will drive scalable firmware development, build automated testing frameworks, and collaborate across hardware and software teams to deliver high-quality technologies.

You will apply advanced debugging techniques, design robust bring-up test plans, and contribute to board-level architectures while working in a fast-paced, innovation-driven environment.

Qualifications

• Proficiency in firmware development and test automation.
• Strong debugging methodologies and RCA skills.
• Experience with hardware/firmware integration and validation strategies.

Responsibilities

• Develop scalable firmware, tools, and automation frameworks to increase validation coverage and improve quality.
• Execute systematic validation and deep-dive debugging across hardware, silicon, and firmware to resolve issues.
• Design and validate board/platform-level interactions (power, sequencing, clocks, interfaces) for stable bring-up and performance.
• Debug SOC bring-up issues during production phases and triage cross-functional findings.
• Coordinate test execution across multiple teams to ensure timely validation of features.

Skills

Programming/scripting skills (C/C++, /

Debug techniques

System architecture knowledge

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in electrical engineering, computer engineering, or computer science

Tools

Protocol/logic analyzers

Oscilloscopes

Board/platform-level debug tools

Job description

ADVANCE YOUR CAREER. ADVANCE THE WORLD.

At AMD, we believe technology 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 AMD is shaping the future.

ADVANCE YOUR CAREER. ADVANCE THE WORLD.

At AMD, we believe technology 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 AMD is shaping the future. Whether you’re designing next-gen processors, enabling AI breakthroughs, or bringing leading edge products to market, every role at AMD contributes to something bigger — technology that moves the world forward. Join us and, together, we’ll advance your career.

THE ROLE:

We are looking for a dynamic, energetic Firmware Design Engineer to join our growing team. As a key contributor to the success of AMD’s products, you will be part of a leading team to drive and improve AMD’s abilities to deliver the highest quality, industry-leading technologies to market. The Firmware Design Engineering team fosters and encourages continuous technical innovation to showcase successes as well as facilitate continuous career development.

THE PERSON:

As a Firmware Design Engineer, you will drive scalable and automated solutions. In this high visibility position, your systems engineering expertise will be necessary to define products, develop solutions, assess root causes, and produce solution resolutions.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Driving technical innovation to improve AMD’s capabilities across product development and validation, including tool and script development, technical and procedural methodology enhancement, and various internal and cross-functional initiatives
• Firmware Development & Test Automation: Develop scalable firmware, tools, and automation frameworks (Python, C/C++) to increase validation coverage, reduce manual test effort, and improve product quality. Emphasize clean, maintainable code, reusable test libraries, and measurable productivity gains.
• SoC Validation, Debug & Root-Cause Analysis: Execute systematic validation and deep-dive debugging across hardware, silicon, and firmware to isolate and resolve issues during bring-up and production. Apply logic analyzers, JTAG, trace tools, and methodical RCA to close failure loops and reduce field escapes.
• Board-Level System Architecture & Platform Bring-Up: Design and validate board/platform-level interactions (power delivery, sequencing, clocks, interfaces) to ensure stable bring-up and optimal performance. Provide cross-functional support for hardware/firmware trade-offs, issue triage, and feature enablement.
• Debugging issues found during the SOC (System on a Chip) programs bring-up, validation, and production phases
• Working with multiple teams and tracking test execution to make sure all features are validated and optimized on time
• Working closely with supporting technical teams: Engaging in other software/hardware modeling frameworks and leading collaborative approaches with multiple teams

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE:

• Programming/scripting skills (e.g., C/C++, Perl, Ruby, Python).
• Debug techniques and methodologies
• Experience with common lab equipment, including protocol/logic analyzers, oscilloscopes, etc.
• Experience with board/platform-level debug, including delivery, sequencing, analysis, and optimization
• Knowledge of system architecture, technical debug, and validation strategies

ACADEMIC CREDENTIALS:

• Bachelors or Masters degree in electrical engineering, computer engineering, or computer science

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.

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.