AMD

1 week ago

Firmware Engineer - Boot & SoC Initialization

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Job Summary

Own low-level boot firmware that runs at power-on, enabling system-on-chip (SoC) initialization across multiple product lines. Translate architecture requirements into efficient, scalable firmware, build unit-level tests, and partner with design and verification teams to support pre-silicon validation. Debug issues across firmware, simulation, RTL, and post-silicon environments, analyze failures to drive root-cause resolution, and support silicon bring-up and debug assistance.

Location: United States

Workplace: Hybrid

Employment Type: Full time

Job Function: Hardware, Embedded & Systems Engineering

Key Responsibilities

•Develop and maintain boot firmware for SoC initialization and boot flows.
•Translate architecture requirements into efficient, scalable firmware solutions.
•Design and implement unit-level tests for boot and initialization features.
•Collaborate with verification teams to support pre-silicon validation efforts.
•Debug issues across firmware, simulation, RTL, and post-silicon environments, including failure analysis and root-cause resolution.

Key Requirements

•Experience with C/C++ development for low-level or embedded systems.
•Understanding of microprocessor architectures (e.g., ARM, RISC-V).
•Familiarity with SoC boot flows, resets, clocking, and initialization.
•Knowledge of hardware description languages (e.g., Verilog/SystemVerilog).
•Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field (preferred).

Education:Bachelor's in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering

Skills:OwnershipAnalytical mindsetCollaborationClear communicationSystem-level debugging

Tech Stack:CC++ARMRISC-VSoCBoot firmwareVerilogSystemVerilogUVMShellPerlRubyMakefileSimulationRTLEmulationSilicon bring-up

Eligibility

Work Authorization:Authorization required. Sponsorship not provided.

Company Brief

AMD

Designs and produces semiconductor products including CPUs, GPUs, and adaptive SoCs for consumer, enterprise, and embedded markets, competing across PCs, data centers, and gaming industries.

Industry: Electronics Manufacturing

Company Size: Enterprise (1,001+ employees)

Revenue: USD 1B+

Growth: Public Company

Valuation: Public Company (Market Cap in USD)

Funding: IPO / Publicly Listed

Headquarters: Santa Clara, United States

Founded: 1969

Glassdoor: 3.9

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