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AMD · 4 months ago

Firmware Simulation Systems Design Engineer Lead

positionAustin, Texas
timeFull-time
remoteOnsite
senioritySenior Level, Lead/Staff

Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. (AMD) is focused on transforming lives with technology and building products that accelerate next-generation computing experiences. They are seeking a Lead Systems Design Engineer to drive technical innovation in firmware and simulation model development, collaborating with cross-functional teams and mentoring engineers.

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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 feature 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

Firmware developmentEmbedded systemsC/C++ programmingPythonDebug techniquesRTOS experienceSoC architectureLeadershipCollaborationMentoring

Required

Bachelors or Masters degree in electrical or computer engineering
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 feature 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

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

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

Funding

Current Stage
Public Company
Total Funding
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Key Investors
OpenAIDaniel Loeb
2025-10-06Post Ipo Equity
2023-03-02Post Ipo Equity
2021-06-29Post Ipo Equity

Leadership Team

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Lisa Su
Chair & CEO
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Mark Papermaster
CTO and EVP
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