Firmware Engineer - Power Management

Job Title

Firmware Engineer - Power Management

Role Summary

Develop and maintain embedded power-management firmware (PMFW, DXIO) for AMD Embedded products serving networking, storage, automotive and thin-client markets. Work with platform firmware teams, product architects and customers to design, deliver and support firmware features.

Experience Level

Senior-level; the posting indicates approximately 9–15 years of hands-on firmware development experience.

Responsibilities

Primary engineering and customer-facing responsibilities include:

• Design, develop, test and review PMFW and DXIO firmware features and releases.
• Collaborate with core firmware teams and Platform Firmware Organization (PFO) to incorporate Embedded market requirements.
• Review and translate firmware requirements and enhancements for targeted Embedded segments.
• Provide custom firmware design support for tier-1 customers, including producing design documents and user guides.
• Assist customer support teams with firmware-related queries and issue resolution.

Requirements

Must-have technical skills and experience, plus a few desirable extras.

• Must-have: Extensive hands-on firmware development (firmware design, implementation, testing and release processes), strong C programming skills.
• Must-have: Experience with BIOS, platform BIOS development, power management concepts, and PCIe.
• Must-have: Knowledge of UEFI BIOS and ACPI; solid understanding of SoC power management (CPU/device power states, hot-plug behavior).
• Must-have: Effective communication and collaboration skills for cross-team and customer interactions.
• Nice-to-have: AGESA experience and familiarity with OS/drivers/software stacks.

Education Requirements

BS or MS in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or Electrical Engineering preferred.

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.