AMD · 22 hours ago
System Firmware Architect
Austin, TX
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$200K/yr - $300K/yrAMD is a company focused on building innovative products that enhance computing experiences across various domains. The role of System Firmware Architect involves developing strategic vision and roadmap for firmware and software methodology for AMD’s GPUs and CPUs, while leading firmware core teams and collaborating across functions.
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No H1B
Hiring Manager
Trevor Budge
Responsibilities
Own, lead, and execute CPU/APU/GPU programs as an SFA
Lead firmware core team(s), responsible for all aspects of Firmware Architecture including, documentation and translation of low-level hardware controls into a well-defined software architecture that will be used for firmware implementation and development
Provide consultation and guidance to internal and external customers regarding AMD features and programming requirements
Meet with customers and partners to ensure requirements are understood, implementations are sound, and the broader ecosystem is moving to meet the future opportunities
Collaborate with open-source communities
Work cross-functionally to identify and assess technical issues/risks while proactively developing solutions to achieve product requirements while working a complex set of technical issues
Manage changes to requirements and lead negotiations between the BU and the design team to reach win-win solutions
You will work closely with PMO to define and drive architecture scoping initiatives, feature assessments and schedule feasibility
Qualification
Required
Demonstrated expertise in firmware and software engineering
Led CPU and GPU design and engineering teams
Leadership skills to collaborate with and influence cross functional teams, customers and internal stakeholders
Detail-oriented and a problem solver
Effective communication to different audiences
Ability to work optimally with different teams across the organization
Own, lead, and execute CPU/APU/GPU programs as an SFA
Lead firmware core team(s), responsible for all aspects of Firmware Architecture including documentation and translation of low-level hardware controls into a well-defined software architecture
Provide consultation and guidance to internal and external customers regarding AMD features and programming requirements
Meet with customers and partners to ensure requirements are understood, implementations are sound, and the broader ecosystem is moving to meet future opportunities
Collaborate with open-source communities
Work cross-functionally to identify and assess technical issues/risks while proactively developing solutions to achieve product requirements
Manage changes to requirements and lead negotiations between the BU and the design team to reach win-win solutions
Work closely with PMO to define and drive architecture scoping initiatives, feature assessments and schedule feasibility
Preferred
Significant experience in firmware development including pre- and post silicon
Deep understanding of general RTOS concepts including Secure RTOS understanding
Expert level knowledge of embedded FW development best practices and expert level C and/or C++ language programming
Experience with RUST programming language is a definite plus
Knowledge of memory and I/O management, AXI/USB/I2C and other bus protocols
Low-level ISA (LXn, RISC-V, ARM, x86, and real-time application performance optimization preferred)
Strong understanding of multi-processing architectures and techniques
Working knowledge of FPGA concepts and workflow
Experience with FW integration testing and debug in pre and post silicon
Knowledge of verification flows including System Verilog, UVM and Emulation
PhD or Master's degree (preferred) in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or equivalent
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Company
AMD
Advanced Micro Devices is a semiconductor company that designs and develops graphics units, processors, and media solutions.
Founded in 1969
10001+ employees
Funding
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Chair & CEO
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