Embedded Software​/Firmware Engineer

Embedded Software / Firmware Engineer
Location:
Austin, TX 78728
Duration: 12 Months (Extendable)

We have an awesome opportunity for an experienced Firmware Engineer with Embedded Software background to focus on various firmware development, performance optimization, new ASIC bringup and debug. You will be responsible for the full complement of AMD's GPU, APU and CPU designs, developing features and driving continuous improvement in all areas.

• Develop firmware that collaborates with other HW/SW components to deliver new capabilities and optimized performance for GPUs, APUs and CPUs.
• Debug, troubleshoot FW issues, as well as system-level failures related to various FW components and features.
• Develop and customize firmware features for future platforms.
• Debug issues found during pre-silicon, post-silicon, and/or production phases of SOC programs.
• Interact closely with other teams in design, diagnostics, emulation, firmware, and driver, to ensure enablement of IP functionality, debug of critical features, and full validation for production.
• Support resolving issues on customer platforms as requested by customer support teams.
• Expertized in developing and debugging embedded software / firmware using C / C++ programming language.
• Proficient with Linux development, debugging (gdb, strace), and kernel logs (dmesg, journalctl).
• Experienced in writing systemd services, DBus interfaces, and Python or shell scripts.
• Hands‑on experience with OpenBMC, Yocto Project, and Bit Bake.
• Good understanding of device tree, Linux kernel configuration, and system demons (phosphor‑
  * services).
• Strong analytical skills and pronounced attention to details.
• Familiar with Git, Gerrit/Git Hub, CI pipelines.

• Experience and knowledge with the following protocols and standards: SPDM (Security Protocol and Data Model), FRU and Sensor Management.
• Experience in BMC bring‑up and integrating BMC on Aspeed or Nuvoton SoCs (e.g., AST
  2600).
• Experience with board/platform‑level debug, analysis and optimization.
• Understanding digital processing and electronics is an asset.
• In‑depth knowledge of CPU / APU architecture is an asset.
• Good understanding of computer architecture.
• Laboratory experience, including familiarity with oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, etc.

• Experienced in writing systemd services, DBus interfaces, and Python or shell scripts.
• Hands‑on experience with OpenBMC, Yocto Project, and Bit Bake.
• Good understanding of device tree, Linux kernel configuration, and system demons (phosphor‑
  * services).

• Seniority Level: Mid‑Senior level
• Employment Type:
  
  Full‑time
• Job Function:
  Engineering and Information Technology
• Industries:
  Semiconductor Manufacturing, Computers and Electronics Manufacturing, Appliances, Electrical, and Electronics Manufacturing