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AMD · 8 hours ago

Firmware Engineer - Lead

positionRochester, NY
timeFull-time
remoteOnsite
seniorityLead/Staff
money$153K/yr - $230K/yr

AMD is a company focused on building great products that accelerate next-generation computing experiences. They are seeking a Firmware Engineer - Lead to provide technical support for DDR memory interfaces across various business segments, focusing on firmware development and debugging.

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Responsibilities

Lead Engineer responsible for designing, developing, debugging, verifying and/or validating firmware, software and/or hardware
Lead day-to-day firmware development work
Provide consultation to internal and external customers regarding AMD features and programming requirements

Qualification

Firmware developmentMemory firmwareTechnical communicationProblem-solvingLeadership skills

Required

Lead Engineer responsible for designing, developing, debugging, verifying and/or validating firmware, software and/or hardware
Lead day-to-day firmware development work
Provide consultation to internal and external customers regarding AMD features and programming requirements
Passionate about firmware development with creative and effective problem-solving skills
Motivated, self-starter who can work both independently and collaboratively in fast paced environments
Excellent technical communication, interpersonal and leadership skills

Preferred

Multiple prior years of related firmware experience combined with technical education within the semiconductor industry
Expert level experience producing quality firmware
Experience with memory firmware: DDR, LPDDR, HBM or OPM
Bachelor's or Master's degree (preferred) in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or equivalent

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

H1B Sponsorship

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Funding

Current Stage
Public Company
Total Funding
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Key Investors
OpenAIDaniel Loeb
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Leadership Team

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Lisa Su
Chair & CEO
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Mark Papermaster
CTO and EVP
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