AMD

3 weeks ago

Sr. Firmware Engineer

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Job Summary

Build next-generation PCIe-based I/O subsystem embedded firmware for SoC platforms as part of the NBIO firmware team. Own work across the full lifecycle, from architecture and pre-silicon (RTL simulation, emulation) to post-silicon bring-up, debug, and performance optimization. Partner with hardware, IP, and verification teams, contribute to reusable firmware frameworks and abstraction layers, and mentor junior engineers while driving development best practices in Agile/Scrum environments.

Location: Markham, Vancouver

Workplace: Hybrid

Employment Type: Full time

Job Function: Hardware, Embedded & Systems Engineering

Key Responsibilities

•Design and implement embedded firmware for PCIe and I/O subsystem IPs.
•Define firmware architecture in collaboration with hardware and IP design teams.
•Develop and validate firmware in pre-silicon environments such as RTL simulation and emulation.
•Support post-silicon bring-up, debug, and performance optimization.
•Debug complex HW/FW interactions and mentor junior engineers while contributing to reusable frameworks and best practices.

Pay and Benefits

Salary: CAD 118,300 - 202,800 annually

Key Requirements

•Strong embedded firmware development experience in C/C++ (assembly a plus).
•Hands-on experience with PCIe (root complex, endpoints, switches) or similar high-speed interfaces.
•Solid understanding of HW/FW interfaces and low-level system architecture.
•Experience with pre-silicon development (RTL simulation, emulation, or modeling).
•Familiarity with multi-core systems and Real-Time Operating Systems (RTOS).

Experience:Embedded systemsSoCFirmwarePCIe

Education:Bachelor's in Electrical Engineering or Computer Engineering (or related field)

Skills:CollaborationOwnershipDebuggingCode qualityMentoring

Tech Stack:Embedded firmwarePCIeI/O subsystem IPsSoCCC++AssemblyRTL simulationEmulationModelingReal-Time Operating Systems (RTOS)Multi-core systemsHardware abstraction layersAgileScrumDevOpsTest automationScripting

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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