Lead System Firmware Engineer

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. Together, we advance your career. THE ROLE: AMD’s GPU Systems Firmware team is looking for an experienced Lead System Firmware Engineer to lead, debug and integrate firmware solutions for components in the AMD MI SOCs. The engineer will lead the integration, release and support resolving complex technical issues in the GPU firmware stack. Expect high intensity daily triaging and rapid communication of status in cross component debug engagements. THE PERSON: You are passionate about firmware debug and triaging with creative and effective problem-solving skills, a motivated, self-starter who can work both independently and collaboratively in fast paced environments. The successful candidate will have a strong background on structure problem-solving and debug skills to support cross engineering team within AMD. You have excellent technical communication, interpersonal and leadership skills. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: Serve as the Lead Engineer for the design, development, debugging, verification, and validation of firmware and its interaction with software, and/or hardware components Support both pre‑silicon and post‑silicon bring‑up efforts, collaborating closely with firmware, BIOS, and silicon teams to enable new features Facilitate and drive technical discussions to resolve complex engineering issues and advance project initiatives Develop, maintain, and communicate firmware design documentation, specifications, and implementation notes Participate in system architecture reviews and support firmware requirements analysis Mentor and provide technical guidance to engineering team members, fostering best practices and high‑quality design standards PREFERRED EXPERIENCE: Extensive related firmware experience combined with technical education within the semiconductor industry Proven ability to lead platform‑level debug efforts to identify root causes and drive resolution of issues Hands‑on experience debugging Reliability, Availability, and Serviceability (RAS) features. Strong proficiency in embedded firmware development and hardware/software interface integration. Experience with Machine Check Architecture (MCA) and Machine Check Exception (MCE) validation and debugging. Solid foundation in computer architecture, including memory interleaving, system memory maps, and NUMA domain concepts. ACADEMIC CREDENTIALS: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree (preferred) in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or equivalent This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship. #LI-AP2 #LI-Hybrid 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.

THE ROLE: AMD’s GPU Systems Firmware team is looking for an experienced Lead System Firmware Engineer to lead, debug and integrate firmware solutions for components in the AMD MI SOCs. The engineer will lead the integration, release and support resolving complex technical issues in the GPU firmware stack. Expect high intensity daily triaging and rapid communication of status in cross component debug engagements. THE PERSON: You are passionate about firmware debug and triaging with creative and effective problem-solving skills, a motivated, self-starter who can work both independently and collaboratively in fast paced environments. The successful candidate will have a strong background on structure problem-solving and debug skills to support cross engineering team within AMD. You have excellent technical communication, interpersonal and leadership skills. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: Serve as the Lead Engineer for the design, development, debugging, verification, and validation of firmware and its interaction with software, and/or hardware components Support both pre‑silicon and post‑silicon bring‑up efforts, collaborating closely with firmware, BIOS, and silicon teams to enable new features Facilitate and drive technical discussions to resolve complex engineering issues and advance project initiatives Develop, maintain, and communicate firmware design documentation, specifications, and implementation notes Participate in system architecture reviews and support firmware requirements analysis Mentor and provide technical guidance to engineering team members, fostering best practices and high‑quality design standards PREFERRED EXPERIENCE: Extensive related firmware experience combined with technical education within the semiconductor industry Proven ability to lead platform‑level debug efforts to identify root causes and drive resolution of issues Hands‑on experience debugging Reliability, Availability, and Serviceability (RAS) features. Strong proficiency in embedded firmware development and hardware/software interface integration. Experience with Machine Check Architecture (MCA) and Machine Check Exception (MCE) validation and debugging. Solid foundation in computer architecture, including memory interleaving, system memory maps, and NUMA domain concepts. ACADEMIC CREDENTIALS: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree (preferred) in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or equivalent This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship. #LI-AP2 #LI-Hybrid

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.

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