SoC Firmware Architect: Boot & Safety

Advanced Micro Devices; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

AMD in San Jose, CA is seeking an SoC Architect specializing in Boot, Firmware, and Software/Hardware interfacing. You will define firmware architecture for next‑generation SoCs, ensuring robust boot flows and safety compliance, collaborating with other architects to integrate firmware with processor subsystems and system‑level components.

You should have deep expertise in ARM and x86 boot flows, experience with low‑level drivers, ISO 26262 or equivalent, and strong cross‑functional

Qualifications

• BS, MS or PhD in Computer/Electrical Engineering or related field.
• Proven track record in delivering architecture for SoCs with robust boot and firmware solutions.
• Experience with ARM/x86 boot flows and functional safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Define and develop firmware architecture for SoC boot flows and system initialization.
• Collaborate with SoC architects to integrate firmware with hardware components.
• Specify requirements and create detailed documentation for boot interfaces.
• Drive functional safety‑compliant firmware and software implementations.
• Partner with design, verification, and software teams for system validation.
• Analyze trade‑offs for performance, power, reliability, and safety.
• Influence security and lifecycle management across firmware domains.

Skills

ARM architecture

x86 architecture

Boot flows

Firmware development

C programming

Python

System-level design

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

BS in Computer Engineering or related field

MS/PhD in Electrical Engineering or related field

Tools

AXI

Embedded drivers

Hardware abstraction layers

Modeling & automation with Python

Job description

AMD in San Jose, CA is seeking an SoC Architect specializing in Boot, Firmware, and Software/Hardware interfacing. You will define firmware architecture for next‑generation SoCs, ensuring robust boot flows and safety compliance, collaborating with other architects to integrate firmware with processor subsystems and system‑level components.

You should have deep expertise in ARM and x86 boot flows, experience with low‑level drivers, ISO 26262 or equivalent, and strong cross‑functional