Staff Firmware BIOS Engineer

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THE ROLE: 

We are looking for an experienced Staff Firmware Engineer with a passion for firmware. In this role, you will work closely with other firmware engineers, developers and architects across various IPs in leading the designs and implementing firmware that spans pre-silicon and post-silicon for all AMD SoCs. 

The position is in the Embedded Solutions Group. Embedded business unit for x86 networking, storage and automotive products. The Customer Applications Engineering team (CAE) is a global organization that works directly with Field Application Engineers, R&D Engineers, and customers to design, integrate and launch new customer products and resolve reported issues. 

THE PERSON: 

You are passionate about firmware development with creative and effective problem-solving skills, a motivated, self-starter who can work both independently and collaboratively in fast paced environments. You have excellent technical communication, interpersonal and leadership skills. 

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: 

• Staff Engineer responsible for designing, developing, debugging, verifying and/or validating firmware, software and/or hardware 
• Lead day-to-day firmware development work 
• Provide consultation to internal and external customers regarding AMD features and programming requirements 
• Provide guidance to ODM/OEM customers on effectively integrating AMD processor into networking, storage and 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 and work with appropriate development teams to provide a solution. Train field sales and support staff in the features and uses of AMD products.

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE: 

• Multiple prior years of related firmware experience combined with technical education within the semiconductor industry  
• Expert level experience producing quality firmware 
• Expertise in design and debugging firmware, Coreboot, UEFI BIOS, Linux kernel and/or OS issues in SoC and Platform
• Experience with x86 CPU/APU architectures and associated compile tools
• Knowledge of industry standard IO interfaces, storage, memory, PCIe Gen3/4/5, 1/2.5/10G Ethernet
• Ability to communicate technical issues and solutions with the customer and internal teams

ACADEMIC CREDENTIALS: 

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree (preferred) in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or equivalent 

LOCATION: 

•  Austin, Texas (Only)

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