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AMD · 2 weeks ago

System Design Engineer- Firmware Lead

positionAustin, TX
timeFull-time
remoteOnsite
senioritySenior Level, Lead/Staff
money$157K/yr - $236K/yr

AMD is a company focused on building innovative products that enhance computing experiences across various domains. They are seeking a Lead Systems Design Engineer to drive technical innovation, develop firmware, and mentor a team of engineers to improve their product capabilities.

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Hiring Manager
Leanne Bevins
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Responsibilities

Driving technical innovation to improve AMD’s capabilities across validation, including firmware, simulation model and script development, technical and procedural methodology enhancement, and various internal and cross-functional technical initiatives
Develop and debug firmware for power management features in AMD products
Collaborate with SoC and platform architects to define power management requirements and test plans
Support silicon bring-up, pre-silicon simulation/emulation debug activities
Supervise and mentor a team of firmware engineers, fostering growth through coaching and technical guidance
Lead firmware simulation model development

Qualification

Embedded system firmwareC/C++ programmingDebug techniquesPython programmingRTOS experienceSoC architecture knowledgeLeadershipCollaborationMentoring

Required

Bachelors or Masters degree in electrical or computer engineering

Preferred

Programming/scripting skills (e.g. C/C++, Python)
Debug techniques and methodologies
Extensive experience with common lab equipment, including protocol/logic analyzers, oscilloscopes, etc
Extensive knowledge of embedded system firmware development and debugging
Experience with RTOS, multicore/multithreaded firmware development
Knowledge of SoC architecture, low-power optimization techniques in silicon devices
Knowledge of firmware simulation flow, model development and firmware testability with an understanding of model limitations
Must be a self-starter, and able to independently drive tasks to completion with strong leadership

Benefits

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Company

AMD

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Advanced Micro Devices is a semiconductor company that designs and develops graphics units, processors, and media solutions.
dateFounded in 1969
location
Santa Clara, California, USA
people-size10001+ employees
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http://www.amd.com

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Funding

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Public Company
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Key Investors
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Lisa Su
Chair & CEO
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