Firmware Engineer

Job Title

Firmware Engineer

Role Summary

Work on IO diagnostics for AMD Instinct GPUs and EPYC CPUs to develop, validate and automate diagnostic test suites that cover high-performance I/O subsystems across pre-silicon and post-silicon stages.

The role is on the IO Diagnostic Engineering team and requires cross-functional collaboration with silicon design, firmware, platform and program teams to ensure hardware features are exercised and validated.

Experience Level

Mid-level. Preferred experience guidance: MS + 6 years or BS + 8 years of relevant software/firmware development and system-level verification experience.

Responsibilities

The role focuses on planning, developing, validating and automating diagnostic tests for cross-BU programs across pre- and post-silicon phases.

• Plan and develop diagnostic test content and automation for I/O subsystems.
• Translate high-level requirements into measurable diagnostic coverage and detailed test items.
• Develop and verify diagnostic tests in emulation/pre-silicon environments to reduce post-silicon risk.
• Support silicon bring-up, execute functional tests, debug issues, and optimize test time while maintaining coverage.
• Collaborate with HW designers, firmware, platform and program teams to resolve HW/SW functional issues.
• Drive continuous improvement in diagnostic coverage, code quality and development processes.
• Lead test innovation and strategic initiatives informed by prior program learnings and best practices.

Requirements

Core technical and interpersonal requirements; preferred items listed separately.

• Strong software development fundamentals and system-level debugging skills.
• Experience with large-scale system software development on Linux.
• Proficiency in C/C++ and scripting languages such as Python, Perl or Ruby.
• Experience with system-level verification and debugging of hardware/software interactions.
• Ability to work closely with hardware designers/architects and cross-functional teams to solve functional HW/SW issues.
• Strong analytical thinking, attention to detail, and problem-solving skills.
• Self-directed team player with effective written and spoken English communication skills.
• Nice-to-have: hands-on ASIC bring-up experience, familiarity with BIOS/GPU stacks, and experience with protocol analyzers.
• Nice-to-have: knowledge of high-speed I/O and virtualization technologies (PCIe, DMA, IOMMU/VT-d) and experience with PCIe products.
• Nice-to-have: understanding of x86 and/or ARM architectures.

Education Requirements

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

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.