Sr. Firmware Engineer

Advanced Micro Devices; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

A technology company in Austin is seeking a Senior Firmware Engineer to develop and maintain UEFI/BIOS firmware. This role requires at least 5 years of experience in firmware development, strong skills in C and assembly programming, and the ability to collaborate effectively across engineering teams. Candidates should possess a bachelor's or master's degree in a related field. The position offers competitive benefits and is pivotal for the company's mission to transform the x86 server market.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience developing UEFI/BIOS firmware.
• Strong proficiency in C programming.
• Hands-on experience with EDK2/UEFI PI and BIOS boot flows.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain UEFI/BIOS firmware for new hardware.
• Analyze, triage, and resolve firmware issues.
• Contribute to design reviews and support development best practices.

Skills

UEFI/BIOS firmware development

C programming

Assembly programming

Software development process

Debug methodology

Analytical skills

Version control systems

Communication skills

Education

Bachelors or Masters degree in Computer Science or equivalent

Tools

EDK2

Git

Gerrit

Job description

What you do at AMD changes everything

At AMD, our mission is to build great products that accelerate next‑generation computing experiences—from AI and data centers, to PCs, gaming and embedded systems. Grounded in a culture of innovation and collaboration, we believe real progress comes from bold ideas, human ingenuity and a shared passion to create something extraordinary. When you join AMD, you’ll discover the real differentiator is our culture. We push the limits of innovation to solve the world’s most important challenges—striving for execution excellence, while being direct, humble, collaborative, and inclusive of diverse perspectives. Join us as we shape the future of AI and beyond.

The role

AMD Datacenter Firmware team is currently looking for a Senior Firmware Engineer who is passionate about Server products and would like to be part of our EPYC journey to transform the x86 server market. In this role, you will design, develop, and debug low‑level firmware that enables next‑generation hardware platforms. You’ll work closely with silicon, hardware, and system engineering partners to deliver robust, secure, and high‑performance BIOS/UEFI solutions.

The person

The successful candidate brings a blend of deep technical skill and strong cross‑team collaboration. You should be comfortable representing BIOS/firmware considerations with architects, developers, validation teams, and customer‑facing engineering groups.

You can clearly articulate design intent, explain complex problems, and drive solutions across multiple engineering disciplines. Strong organization and a proactive approach to identifying, communicating, and resolving issues will be key to success.

Key responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain UEFI/BIOS firmware for new hardware platforms
• Analyze, triage, and resolve customer‑reported or validation‑found firmware issues
• Contribute to design reviews, provide technical feedback, and support internal development best practices
• UEFI/EDKII BIOS development experience mandatory
• C and ASM programming experience mandatory
• Desire to work and excel in fast‑paced and highly dynamic environments

Preferred experience

• 5+ years of experience developing UEFI/BIOS firmware
• Strong proficiency in C programming and familiarity with assembly (x86 preferred)
• Hands‑on experience with EDK2/UEFI PI, ACPI, PCIe, memory initialization, and BIOS boot flows
• Knowledge of server BIOS architecture encouraged
• Knowledge of software development process methodology expected
• Strong analytical skills and debug methodology required
• Proficient with source version control systems like Git or GitHub and code review tools like Gerrit
• Excellent written and verbal communication and presentation skills

Academic credentials

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

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.