BIOS Technical Leader (IC role)

Job Title

BIOS Technical Leader (IC role)

Role Summary

Lead and coordinate platform firmware development and validation across AMD rack platforms, covering pre-chip and post-chip phases. Work closely with firmware engineers, architects and cross-functional teams (e.g., AGESA/GPU/Core) to design, implement and validate BIOS and related firmware features.

Experience Level

Senior. No specific years-of-experience requirement stated.

Responsibilities

Primary responsibilities focus on technical leadership, cross-team coordination, and firmware validation.

• Provide in-depth technical analysis and engineering support for platform firmware.
• Coordinate with AGESA and CPU teams to validate CPU patches on compute trays.
• Participate in firmware development and status reviews to align with front-end FW-TPM schedules.
• Design and implement platform firmware across AMD rack levels for pre-chip and post-chip phases.
• Consult with internal and external stakeholders on AMD feature and programming requirements.
• Review BIOS source code and troubleshoot technical issues with BIOS engineers.

Requirements

Must-have skills focus on firmware development, technical leadership, and cross-functional collaboration. Preferred items are listed separately.

• Proven firmware development experience and strong problem-solving skills.
• Demonstrated technical leadership and the ability to coordinate across engineering teams.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills; able to work independently and in fast-paced environments.
• Preferred / Nice-to-have: BIOS experience; BMC SoC and embedded Linux feature implementation; familiarity with x86 architecture; experience with AMI or EDK2 firmware architectures; experience with RAS; ability to read and discuss BIOS source code with engineers.

Education Requirements

Bachelor's or Master's degree preferred in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or equivalent practical experience.

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.