Embedded Firmware Engineer – Datacenter GPU Security & BMC

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THE ROLE:

As a senior firmware developer in AMD's Datacenter GPU (DCPGU) group, you will play a crucial role in designing, developing, and testing of BMC and Security firmware for DCGPU's range of products.  You will be responsible for designing and implementing firmware features to enhance the manageability, reliability, and security of AMD's DCGPU products.  You will collaborate with other firmware engineers, hardware engineers, customer facing teams, and validation engineers to achieve these goals in both leadership and individual contributor roles.

THE PERSON:

As a senior firmware developer, you are passionate about developing quality well-designed and well-tested firmware implementations.  You have a strong background in embedded firmware development and are eager to push the boundaries of your abilities and knowledge.  You are eager to mentor and provide guidance to junior team members.

KEY RESPONSIBLITIES:

• Design, develop, debug, and test firmware.
• Lead and mentor small teams of 2-5 firmware developers.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including hardware engineers, other firmware developers, and validation teams to ensure seamless integration of the BMC and Security firmware.
• Continuously enhance and optimize the BMC and Security firmware to improve performance, reliability, and security.
• Investigate and resolve firmware issues by utilizing debugging tools and collaborating with relevant teams.
• Create and maintain comprehensive firmware documentation, including specifications, design documents, and release notes.
• Collaborate with validation teams to develop test plans and conduct thorough firmware testing to ensure robustness, reliability, and security.
• Participate in code reviews to maintain code quality, sharing of knowledge, and ensure adherence to coding standards.

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE:

• Several industry experience in embedded firmware development
• Strong technical leadership skills
• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Proven foundation in C programming.
• Strong methodical problem-solving skills.
• Experience with computer architecture.
• Familiar with source control systems such as Git and Perforce.
• Proficient in scripting languages such as Python and Bash.
• Experience with debug tools such as logic analyzers, oscilloscopes, and JTAG debuggers.
• Experience with OpenBMC and general BMC knowledge.
• Security concepts such as Secure Boot, Attestation, Secure Firmware Update, etc.
• I3C, I2C, USB
• Management protocol such as Redfish and PLDM.

ACADEMIC CREDENTIALS:

• Bachelors or Masters degree in electrical or computer engineering 

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