Lead BIOS Firmware Architect for AI Server Platforms

Advanced Micro Devices, Inc.; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. (AMD) seeks a Lead BIOS Firmware Architect to design and deliver next‑gen BIOS for AI and accelerated computing platforms. You will lead firmware architecture, bring‑up, validation, and deployment across large-scale AI infrastructure, collaborating with silicon, platform, and hyperscale teams.

You will mentor BIOS engineers, drive technical excellence, and influence architecture decisions for PCIe Gen5/Gen6, CXL, and security in cloud/server environments.

Qualifications

• Extensive expertise in BIOS, firmware, or low-level system software development.
• Demonstrated technical leadership experience or lead engineering role.
• Proven track record delivering firmware programs from architecture to production deployment.
• Strong knowledge of UEFI/EDK II, BIOS architectures, and platform firmware.
• Proficiency in C/C++ and firmware debugging/optimization.
• Understanding of x86 server architectures, PCIe Gen5/Gen6, CXL, and security features.

Responsibilities

• Lead architecture, design, and maintenance of UEFI/BIOS firmware for AI server and accelerator platforms.
• Define firmware architecture & roadmaps for CPU, GPU, memory, and I/O tech.
• Lead platform bring-up from pre-silicon to production readiness.
• Drive silicon enablement with CPU/GPU/platform teams.
• Own ACPI, SMBIOS, PCIe Gen5/Gen6, CXL, NUMA, memory, power management, security.

Skills

BIOS firmware

Technical leadership

C/C++

Debugging & optimization

x86 server architecture

Platform security

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Computer/Electrical Engineering or CS

Tools

UEFI/EDK II

AMI Aptio BIOS

AGESA

OpenBMC

JTAG debuggers

Job description

Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. (AMD) seeks a Lead BIOS Firmware Architect to design and deliver next‑gen BIOS for AI and accelerated computing platforms. You will lead firmware architecture, bring‑up, validation, and deployment across large-scale AI infrastructure, collaborating with silicon, platform, and hyperscale teams.

You will mentor BIOS engineers, drive technical excellence, and influence architecture decisions for PCIe Gen5/Gen6, CXL, and security in cloud/server environments.