Senior Firmware Engineer

Job Title

Senior Firmware Engineer

Role Summary

The Server Security Processor Firmware team seeks a senior firmware engineer to design, develop, and debug firmware for AMD Secure Encrypted Virtualization and Trusted I/O. The role delivers firmware and test suites for new processors, collaborates with customers and partners, and coordinates across engineering and product teams to integrate security features.

Experience Level

Senior-level (typically 7+ years of relevant firmware or low-level software development experience).

Responsibilities

Implement and verify firmware features for server security and confidential computing. Key responsibilities include:

• Design, implement, and debug low-level firmware for Secure Encrypted Virtualization and Trusted I/O.
• Develop test suites and validation plans for new processor releases and pre-silicon environments.
• Support processor, board, and ASIC new-product bring-up, including hardware debug and JTAG use.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, customers, and partners to define requirements and resolve technical issues.
• Integrate firmware with virtualization stacks, hypervisors, and the Linux kernel where required.
• Follow secure coding practices and participate in design and code reviews.
• Document designs, test results, and debugging findings; mentor junior engineers as needed.

Requirements

Must-have technical skills and experience:

• Proven low-level software or embedded firmware development experience.
• Strong C and C++ programming skills.
• Experience with computer architecture and assembly-level programming/optimizations.
• Experience with processor, board, or ASIC new-product bring-up and hardware debug tools (e.g., JTAG).
• Experience with source control systems such as git and solid software engineering practices.
• Experience with RTOS or other embedded OS environments.
• Strong debugging and problem-solving skills; excellent verbal and written communication.

Nice-to-have:

• Experience with x86 server platforms, virtualization, hypervisors/VMs, and Linux kernel development.
• Experience with Rust, GoogleTest, pre-silicon FPGA or simulation environments.
• Familiarity with PCIe, TDISP, SPDM, IOMMU, Secure Boot, TPM, AES/DES/RSA, AMD Secure Memory Encryption, and Trusted IO concepts.
• Experience with security-focused firmware and confidential computing technologies.

Education Requirements

Bachelor's or Master’s degree in Computer/Software Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical discipline.

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.