Firmware Engineer

Advanced Micro Devices View all jobs

Shanghai
Permanent
Full-time

3 days ago

Job Description:WHAT YOU DO AT AMD CHANGES EVERYTHINGAt 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:The AMD Strategic Silicon Solutions (S3) Business Unit IP Systems Engineering Team is seeking an energetic, experienced IP Systems Engineer to join our growing team where past products include game consoles such as the PS5 and Xbox One Series X. As an IP Systems Engineer, you will drive the planning, validation, silicon bring-up and debug of System Management and Power Management IP as well as contributing to development of related firmware for forthcoming AMD Semi-Custom SOC programs.THE PERSON:As a key contributor to the success of AMD’s IP, you will be part of a leading team to drive and enhance AMD’s abilities to deliver the highest quality, industry leading technologies to market. The IP Systems Engineering team fosters and encourages continuous technical innovation to showcase successes as well as facilitate continuous career development.KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Driving pre-silicon validation of firmware
Defining and executing the overall hardware/firmware functional test plans strategy
Owning development of firmware designed for an embedded microcontroller in C
Debugging and supporting of IP hardware or firmware issues found during pre-silicon, bring-up, validation, and production phases
Leading collaborative technical discussions to drive resolution on technical issues
Owning creation of testing and utility software using Python
Driving technical innovation to enhance AMD’s capabilities and processes in IP/firmware validation

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE :

Minimum 3+ years of experience with low level software/firmware and embedded systems as well as post-silicon validation
Demonstrated ability to grasp new technical concepts quickly
Comprehensive knowledge of C, assembly and scripting languages
Comprehensive experience with IP/system level bring-up, ASIC debug techniques and methodologies
Experience with System Management and Power Management
Strong analytical/problem solving skills and pronounced attention to details
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Excel in a dynamic team working environment
Self-starter, strong collaborator, and able to independently drive tasks to completion

ASSETS:

Working knowledge of Linux-based operating systems and technologies
In-depth knowledge of system architectures and concepts
Technical understanding of Graphics, Display, Multimedia, PCIe, Security and/or IO architecture & design
Experience in Doxygen or other SW Documentation generator tools
Experience with emulation or other pre-silicon validation tools
Experience with common lab equipment, including protocol/logic analyzers, oscilloscopes, etc.
Experience with object oriented programming
Familiarity with Git and Perforce
Technical Leadership and mentoring skills

ACADEMIC CREDENTIALS:Bachelor, Master's or PhD degree in Electrical, Computer, or Software Engineering, or related degreesLOCATION:ShanghaiBenefits offered are described: .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 availableThis posting is for an existing vacancy.

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