Embedded Firmware Engineer

Job Description

Industry: Semiconductor Manufacturing
Seniority for this role: Mid-Senior level
AMD Overview What you do at AMD changes everything At AMD, we push the boundaries of what is possible. We believe in changing the world for the better by driving innovation in high-performance computing, graphics, and visualization technologies – building blocks for gaming, immersive platforms, and the data center. Developing great technology takes more than talent: it takes amazing people who understand collaboration, respect, and who will go the “extra mile” to achieve unthinkable results. It takes people who have the passion and desire to disrupt the status quo, push boundaries, deliver innovation, and change the world. If you have this type of passion, we invite you to take a look at the opportunities available to come join our team. Security Team Overview The Software Security Team is responsible for development and enablement of Platform and Content security features across the software stack including device drivers, firmware, and application level interfaces. The group is responsible for supporting the entire range of AMD products including APUs, CPUs, GPUs and Custom SOC, enabling customers to build competitive solutions. What You Will Do As Part Of This Team As a member of the Software Security Engineering group you will participate in all aspects of development life cycle. Driving enablement of security centric features across wide range of AMD SOCs, focusing on development of embedded firmware, boot loaders, and content security. Key Responsibilities Design, implement and validate embedded firmware enabling a wide range of security features Develop new software features and enhancements within pre & post silicon environments Engage as an active team player, leverage AGILE methodologies to drive cross team development, provide leadership to junior developers and always ready to take on new challenges Participate in design reviews, quality improvements and architectural discussions Required Skills 2+ years of hands on experience with low level development in C / C++ Experience with embedded firmware development on ARM, RISC-V or x86 microprocessors Familiarity with pre-silicon validation on FPGAs or simulation environments along with ASIC bring-up Knowledge of Cryptography, DRM & Platform Security concepts Strong communications skills: verbal, written and interpersonal University degree in Computer Science, Engineering or related discipline Beneficial Skills Familiarity with pre-silicon validation and ASIC bring-up Well versed in software engineering practices to drive timely execution and long term sustainability Ability to work independently under tight deadlines, responding to changing business and technical conditions with minimal direction AMD welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Reasonable accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities during the recruitment process, unless undue hardship to AMD would result. Any applicant who requires accommodation should contact AskHR@amd.com Show more Show less