Senior Embedded SW Engineer

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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. 

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At AMD, the growing and versatile Embedded Division is looking to be the lead silicon and solutions provider in new and emerging segments, paving the way with carefully crafted next generation solutions and innovations in Automotive segment. Our core suite of world class silicon portfolio, including APUs / GPUs / FPGAs, provide Tier-1 suppliers high performance, and flexible solutions to develop and deploy differentiated solutions.

THE ROLE: 

This role will be a highly visible technical execution role with a direct opportunity to impact the customer success and success of embedded business. As a key contributor 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. You will interact with key engineering and management stakeholders as well as AMD’s business team to report progress, align on critical topics and drive action items to closure. Lastly, you will work with Field Application Engineers, R&D engineers, and customers to launch new customer products and resolve reported issues.

THE PERSON: 

You possess an innovative and problem-solving mindset, have a keen eye for Software engineering development, and you are diligent and passionate about Technology. You possess a strong knowledge in computer technologies, leadership skills in technical areas, and Software engineering expertise. You also thrive in a fast-paced, customer focused environment while working with different teams of engineers and collaborators across the Enterprise. 

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: 

• Provide guidance to ODM/OEM customers on effectively integrating AMD processor automotive products and custom designs. Guidance consists of architecture reviews, design-in support, and training customers on product features.
• Analyze, debug, & root cause issues found with AMD processor enabled platform, SW stack and work with appropriate development teams to provide a solution.
• Validate new SW features before releasing them to customers
• Train field sales and support staff in the features and uses of AMD products.
• Author technical paper, reference solutions, applications note internally as well as externally for NDA customers or public publications.
• Contributing to a high functioning team
• Work very closely with dev teams and project managers to drive results

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE: 

• Good understanding of x86 processor architecture
• Strong background in Automotive Infotainment Applications
• Strong development background working closely with CPU/GPU/FPGA, developing middleware and/or system SW drivers for HW accelerators in BSP & HAL or Kernel
• Deep knowledge of OS concepts and programming in Linux and Android
• Background in virtualization technologies and hypervisors
• Strong programming background in C, C , and scripting like Python
• Good breadth and depth of systems technical knowledge (x86, SoC, Platform-HW, Platform-SW, BIOS/FW, Tools) and being able to connect the dots across domains and provide systems view.
• Proven track record enabling customers in their product development.
• Team player with passion to do whatever it takes for business success. High sense of urgency and drive for results.
• Excellent customer and communication skills is a key.
• Ability to build credibility, influence, align and build consensus among parties working towards the final goal.

ACADEMIC CREDENTIALS: 

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer/Software Engineering, Computer Science, or related technical discipline 

LOCATION: Austin, Texas

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