Sr. Firmware Engineer

WHAT YOU DO AT AMD CHANGES EVERYTHING We care deeply about transforming lives with AMD technology to enrich our industry, our communities, and the world. Our mission is to build great products that accelerate next-generation computing experiences – the building blocks for the data center, artificial intelligence, PCs, gaming and embedded. Underpinning our mission is the AMD culture. We push the limits of innovation to solve the world’s most important challenges. We strive for execution excellence while being direct, humble, collaborative, and inclusive of diverse perspectives. AMD together we advance_ FIRMWARE ENGINEER THE ROLE: AMD’s Server Core Firmware team is looking for a firmware engineer to architect, develop, and debug firmware solutions for the AMD Secure Encrypted Virtualization feature. The engineer will develop new firmware and test suites for new processors, collaborate with customers and partners on new initiatives, resolve technical challenges, and align efforts across engineering teams and business units within AMD. Secure Encrypted Virtualization is a cornerstone security feature in the AMD EPYC processor providing unparalleled security to AMD’s end customers throughout the world. THE PERSON: We are looking for a confident and experienced developer that has a passion for leading and developing firmware or device drivers in large scale products. A deep appreciation for secure coding concepts and a solid understanding of encryption technology are essential. You must be a self-starter that collaborates well in a small team of highly motivated engineers. You must be willing to participate in debug that extends far beyond your official development responsibilities as issues often require deep, companywide cross-collaboration. REQUIREMENTS: 10+ years device driver, BIOS/UEFI, or firmware development experience Proven foundation in C programming. Mastery of computer architecture. Strong problem-solving skills. Experience working with RTOS and other embedded OS environments. Experience with git source control systems. Industry experience developing embedded firmware or device drivers. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS Experience working on x86 server platforms. Well versed in software engineering practices. Experience with GoogleTest framework. Experience with technologies such as DDR. Experience with security related technologies such as TPM, AES, DES, RSA, AMD Secure Memory Encryption, AMD Secure Encrypted Virtualization Experience with JTAG debuggers and other debug tools. Ability to work independently under tight deadlines, responding to changing business and technical conditions with minimal direction. Excellent communications skills: verbal, written and interpersonal. EDUCATIONAL CREDENTIALS: Bachelor’s degree required Location: Austin, TX #LI-LM1 #LI-HYBRID At AMD, your base pay is one part of your total rewards package. Your base pay will depend on where your skills, qualifications, experience, and location fit into the hiring range for the position. You may be eligible for incentives based upon your role such as either an annual bonus or sales incentive. Many AMD employees have the opportunity to own shares of AMD stock, as well as a discount when purchasing AMD stock if voluntarily participating in AMD’s Employee Stock Purchase Plan. You’ll also be eligible for competitive benefits described in more detail here. 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.

FIRMWARE ENGINEER THE ROLE: AMD’s Server Core Firmware team is looking for a firmware engineer to architect, develop, and debug firmware solutions for the AMD Secure Encrypted Virtualization feature. The engineer will develop new firmware and test suites for new processors, collaborate with customers and partners on new initiatives, resolve technical challenges, and align efforts across engineering teams and business units within AMD. Secure Encrypted Virtualization is a cornerstone security feature in the AMD EPYC processor providing unparalleled security to AMD’s end customers throughout the world. THE PERSON: We are looking for a confident and experienced developer that has a passion for leading and developing firmware or device drivers in large scale products. A deep appreciation for secure coding concepts and a solid understanding of encryption technology are essential. You must be a self-starter that collaborates well in a small team of highly motivated engineers. You must be willing to participate in debug that extends far beyond your official development responsibilities as issues often require deep, companywide cross-collaboration. REQUIREMENTS: 10+ years device driver, BIOS/UEFI, or firmware development experience Proven foundation in C programming. Mastery of computer architecture. Strong problem-solving skills. Experience working with RTOS and other embedded OS environments. Experience with git source control systems. Industry experience developing embedded firmware or device drivers. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS Experience working on x86 server platforms. Well versed in software engineering practices. Experience with GoogleTest framework. Experience with technologies such as DDR. Experience with security related technologies such as TPM, AES, DES, RSA, AMD Secure Memory Encryption, AMD Secure Encrypted Virtualization Experience with JTAG debuggers and other debug tools. Ability to work independently under tight deadlines, responding to changing business and technical conditions with minimal direction. Excellent communications skills: verbal, written and interpersonal. EDUCATIONAL CREDENTIALS: Bachelor’s degree required Location: Austin, TX #LI-LM1 #LI-HYBRID

At AMD, your base pay is one part of your total rewards package. Your base pay will depend on where your skills, qualifications, experience, and location fit into the hiring range for the position. You may be eligible for incentives based upon your role such as either an annual bonus or sales incentive. Many AMD employees have the opportunity to own shares of AMD stock, as well as a discount when purchasing AMD stock if voluntarily participating in AMD’s Employee Stock Purchase Plan. You’ll also be eligible for competitive benefits described in more detail here. 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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