Firmware Architect

AMD
San Jose
Workplace: HybridFull timeUSD 145,600 - 249,600 annuallyFunction: Software EngineeringSkills: ["Analytical skills","Communication","Ability to influence architecture decisions"]

Define and drive firmware architecture for next-generation SoCs, focusing on robust boot flows, reset sequences, and system initialization. Collaborate with SoC architects and cross-functional teams to integrate firmware with processor subsystems, interconnects, and system-level components. Specify interface requirements and documentation, implement functional safety-compliant firmware/software, and analyze trade-offs across performance, power, reliability, security, and lifecycle management.

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AMD
1 month ago

Firmware Architect

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Job Summary

Define and drive firmware architecture for next-generation SoCs, focusing on robust boot flows, reset sequences, and system initialization. Collaborate with SoC architects and cross-functional teams to integrate firmware with processor subsystems, interconnects, and system-level components. Specify interface requirements and documentation, implement functional safety-compliant firmware/software, and analyze trade-offs across performance, power, reliability, security, and lifecycle management.
Location: San Jose
Workplace: Hybrid
Employment Type: Full time
Job Function: Software Engineering

Key Responsibilities

  • •Define and develop firmware architecture for SoC boot flows, reset sequences, and system initialization.
  • •Collaborate with SoC architects to ensure cohesive integration of firmware with hardware components.
  • •Specify requirements and create detailed documentation for boot and firmware interfaces.
  • •Drive implementation of functional safety-compliant firmware and software.
  • •Partner with design, verification, and software teams to ensure functional correctness and system-level validation.

Pay and Benefits

Salary: USD 145,600 - 249,600 annually

Key Requirements

  • •BS, MS, or PhD in Computer/Electrical Engineering or a related field.
  • •Experience delivering architecture for SoCs with robust boot and firmware solutions.
  • •Experience in ARM and x86 SoC boot flows, including secure boot and power-on initialization.
  • •Experience with functional safety compliance (ISO 26262 or equivalent) for firmware and software.
  • •Proficiency in modeling and automation using C, Python or similar languages.
Experience:Embedded systemsSoCsFunctional safetyFirmwareX86ARM
Education:
Skills:Analytical skillsCommunicationAbility to influence architecture decisions
Languages:English
Tech Stack:CPythonARMX86SoCFunctional safetyISO 26262Secure bootAXI

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
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