SoC Firmware Architect: Boot, Safety & System Interfaces

AMD; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

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Job summary

AMD in San Jose seeks 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, and collaborate with other architects to integrate firmware with processor subsystems and interconnects.

You thrive on balancing performance, power, and reliability, driving functional safety, security, and lifecycle strategies across firmware domains, while mentoring teams and

Qualifications

• BS, MS, or PhD in Computer/Electrical Engineering or related field.
• Proven track record delivering architecture for SoCs with robust boot and firmware solutions.
• Experience in ARM and x86 SoC boot flows, including secure boot and power-on initialization.

Responsibilities

• Define and develop firmware architecture for SoC boot flows, reset sequences, and system initialization.
• Collaborate with SoC architects to ensure cohesive integration of firmware with hardware components.
• Specify requirements and create detailed documentation for boot and firmware interfaces.
• Drive implementation of functional safety‑compliant firmware and software.
• Partner with design, verification, and software teams to ensure functional correctness and system‑level validation.
• Analyze trade‑offs for performance, power, reliability, and safety in firmware design.
• Influence strategies for security, safety, and lifecycle management across firmware domains.

Skills

Firmware architecture

Analytical skills

Communication

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

BS/MS/PhD in Computer/Electrical Engineering

Tools

C

Python

AXI

Hardware Abstraction Layers

Job description

AMD in San Jose seeks 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, and collaborate with other architects to integrate firmware with processor subsystems and interconnects.

You thrive on balancing performance, power, and reliability, driving functional safety, security, and lifecycle strategies across firmware domains, while mentoring teams and