Lead Embedded Software Development Engineer

Job Title

Lead Embedded Software Development Engineer

Role Summary

Design and develop embedded software components and peripheral drivers as part of a core embedded team supporting ASIC and system bring-up. Work across hardware and software teams to debug, optimize, and influence future product designs for next-generation AMD systems.

Experience Level

Senior — 12+ years of experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Primary responsibilities include development, integration, and validation of low-level embedded software for multiple execution environments.

• Design, implement, and maintain peripheral drivers (SPI, I3C, OSPI, SD/eMMC, UFS, USB, Ethernet, etc.) for Linux, Zephyr, and bare-metal.
• Participate in ASIC and hardware bring-up and debug activities.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex hardware-software integration issues.
• Collaborate with architecture and silicon teams to influence product and IP design.
• Use data-driven methods to optimize performance and efficiency.
• Track emerging software/hardware trends and propose improvements.
• Build and maintain technical relationships with peers and partners across teams.

Requirements

Core technical skills and experience required for effective performance in this role. Education requirements are listed separately below.

• Must-have: Extensive embedded C programming experience and device driver development.
• Must-have: Hands-on experience with Linux kernel or RTOS (Zephyr, FreeRTOS) in embedded products.
• Must-have: Proven hardware/SoC bring-up and hardware-software integration experience.
• Must-have: Strong knowledge of ARM and/or RISC-V architectures.
• Must-have: Familiarity with Git and version-control best practices.
• Nice-to-have: Basic scripting (Python) and familiarity with additional tooling or automation.
• Nice-to-have: Experience influencing silicon/architecture design and working with cross-functional teams.
• Excellent communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills; leadership and collaboration in multi-disciplinary teams.

Education Requirements

Bachelor's or Master’s degree in Electronics & Communication Engineering (ECE), Electrical & Electronics Engineering (EEE), or Computer Science & Engineering (CSE).

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.