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Firmware Engineer

ExecutivePlacements.com
Redmond, WA Full Time
POSTED ON 12/18/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 1/17/2026
WHAT YOU DO AT AMD CHANGES EVERYTHING At AMD, our mission is to build great products that accelerate next-generation computing experiencesfrom 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, youll discover the real differentiator is our culture. We push the limits of innovation to solve the worlds most important challengesstriving 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: AMD SerDes Technology team is looking for an Engineer with an obsession with firmware. As part of the role, this engineer will work closely with other firmware engineers, developers and architects for developing low-level firmware that interfaces with advanced photonic integrated circuits (PICs), analog/digital control loops, and optical subsystems. 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: Design, develop, and debug embedded firmware for controlling silicon photonic components (e.g., modulators, photodetectors, heaters, and tunable filters). Interface with hardware teams to define control and monitoring requirements. Implement algorithms for calibration, feedback control loops (e.g., thermal tuning), and signal optimization. Integrate firmware with test and measurement systems for validation and production. Collaborate with software engineers to ensure seamless communication between firmware and higher-level software layers PREFERRED EXPERIENCE: Knowledge of physical layer specification in PCIe and IEEE 802.3 Prior years of experience combined with technical education within the semiconductor industry Expert level experience producing quality firmware ACADEMIC CREDENTIALS: Bachelors or masters degree in computer science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or equivalent LOCATION: Austin, TX

Benefits offered are described: AMD benefits at a glance. 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.THE ROLE: AMD SerDes Technology team is looking for an Engineer with an obsession with firmware. As part of the role, this engineer will work closely with other firmware engineers, developers and architects for developing low-level firmware that interfaces with advanced photonic integrated circuits (PICs), analog/digital control loops, and optical subsystems. 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: Design, develop, and debug embedded firmware for controlling silicon photonic components (e.g., modulators, photodetectors, heaters, and tunable filters). Interface with hardware teams to define control and monitoring requirements. Implement algorithms for calibration, feedback control loops (e.g., thermal tuning), and signal optimization. Integrate firmware with test and measurement systems for validation and production. Collaborate with software engineers to ensure seamless communication between firmware and higher-level software layers PREFERRED EXPERIENCE: Knowledge of physical layer specification in PCIe and IEEE 802.3 Prior years of experience combined with technical education within the semiconductor industry Expert level experience producing quality firmware ACADEMIC CREDENTIALS: Bachelors or masters degree in computer science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or equivalent LOCATION: Austin, TX Benefits offered are described: AMD benefits at a glance. 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.

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