Senior Firmware Developer — Network & Storage Software Engineer

Job Title

Senior Firmware Developer — Network & Storage Software Engineer

Role Summary

Join AMD's Data Center Solutions team in Hyderabad to develop firmware, Linux drivers, and system-level software for storage and networking IP on AMD programmable platforms. The role requires technical leadership in storage solutions, strong debugging skills, and coordination with cross-functional engineering teams.

Experience Level

Senior — the posting identifies the role as a senior software engineer. The description requests at least 4+ years of relevant Linux application/firmware development experience.

Responsibilities

Primary responsibilities focus on development, integration, and debug of firmware and software for AMD storage and networking IP.

• Design and implement system components and Linux drivers for AMD IP blocks.
• Develop firmware and embedded applications targeting ARM and other embedded processors.
• Debug software and hardware interactions on target boards and FPGA platforms.
• Work on storage-related protocols and features (NVMe, RDMA) and networking stacks.
• Collaborate with FPGA, SoC, and hardware teams to integrate IP and verify system behavior.
• Optimize for high performance and low latency in compute and network acceleration paths.
• Document designs, track tasks, and coordinate across multiple engineering teams.

Requirements

Core technical requirements and relevant experience for candidates.

Must-have:

• Proven development experience in C/C++ and Python for Linux environments, including driver, application, or firmware development.
• Strong debugging skills for software/hardware integration and target-board failure analysis.
• Experience with embedded processors (e.g., ARM) and embedded development workflows.
• Proven ability to deliver results, prioritize tasks, and communicate effectively in engineering teams.

Nice-to-have:

• Experience in storage and networking domains, including NVMe and RDMA-based solutions.
• Familiarity with FPGA development flow and system-level architecture (AXI, bridges, memory controllers).
• Experience with RTOS (Zephyr knowledge a plus) and virtualization frameworks (ESX, KVM, Xen) or networking frameworks (DPDK, ODP).
• Experience with industrial interfaces and subsystems (Ethernet, PCIe, SPI, I2C, USB, GPIO, DDR/SDRAM/DMA).
• Experience with SR-IOV-capable PCIe drivers, kernel/user-mode Ethernet NIC drivers, fast-path networking, and NFV acceleration.

Education Requirements

Posting requests a B.E / M.E / M.Tech or B.S / M.S in Electrical Engineering or Computer Engineering with at least 4+ years of experience in Linux application/firmware development.

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.