ABL Memory - Firmware Engineer

Job Title

ABL Memory - Firmware Engineer

Role Summary

Join the Embedded Firmware team to enable and maintain memory firmware (DDR4/DDR5/NVDIMM) across AMD Embedded SoC products and multiple DIMM types. The role focuses on delivering stable firmware releases, implementing new features, and supporting memory-related RAS and performance requirements.

Experience Level

Senior-level role. The posting requests approximately 9–13 years of professional experience with a minimum of 5 years specifically on memory technologies.

Responsibilities

Primary responsibilities include design, implementation, validation, and release of memory firmware features.

• Design and prototype new memory-related firmware features and enhancements.
• Investigate and enable memory technologies across DIMM types (UDIMM/SODIMM/RDIMM/LRDIMM/LPDDR).
• Implement firmware modules and integrate changes into platform builds.
• Debug and fix defects; perform root-cause analysis.
• Conduct code and design reviews.
• Manage firmware integration and release activities.

Requirements

Clear distinction between required and preferred skills based on the posting.

Must-have:

• Approximately 9–13 years of professional experience; minimum 5 years on relevant memory technologies.
• Hands-on experience with memory recognition and configuration code.
• Proficiency with hardware debug tools and low-level debugging.
• Strong problem-solving, analysis, and debugging skills.
• Solid understanding of DDR4, DDR5 and NVDIMM behaviors.
• Familiarity with DIMM types and memory controller (UMC) features such as ECC, SME, SEV, and RAS.

Nice-to-have:

• Familiarity with differences in vendor memory implementations and timing variations.
• Knowledge of platform BIOS/UEFI or Coreboot.
• Scripting skills for automation and testing.

Education Requirements

Bachelor's degree in engineering (Computer Science or Electronics) is required. A Master's degree in a computer-related field is a plus.

About the Company

Company: Advanced Micro Devices

Headquarters: Sunnyvale, California, USA

Advanced Micro Devices, or AMD, is a global semiconductor company that designs and manufactures microprocessors, graphics processors, and related technologies for a variety of computing devices. Known for pushing the boundaries of innovation, AMD's mission is to deliver high-performance computing solutions for AI, data centers, gaming, and embedded applications. They foster a collaborative, inclusive culture focused on creativity and problem-solving, aiming to drive progress and excellence in technology.