Firmware Engineer - Junior - Austin, TX; Hybrid

Firmware and IP Systems Engineer

Hybrid Role in Austin, TX

12 Months

Interview Process: MS Teams Video

• Firmware/C-Code
• Python/scripting
• Independence/Self-learner
• analytical/problem solving skills

The Client Strategic Silicon Solutions Business Unit, Power Firmware and Systems Engineering Team is seeking an energetic, self-motivated Firmware and Systems Engineer to join our growing team where past products include game consoles such as the PS5, Xbox Series S/X, Steam Deck, and more. As an IP Systems Engineer, you will drive the planning, validation, silicon bring-up and debug of System Management and Power Management IP as well as contributing to development of related firmware for forthcoming Client Semi-Custom SOC programs.

As a key contributor to the success of Client's IP, you will be part of a leading team to drive and enhance AMD's abilities to deliver the highest quality, industry leading technologies to market. The Power Firmware and Systems Engineering team fosters and encourages continuous technical innovation to showcase successes as well as facilitate continuous career development.

• Execution of tests and test scripts in manual and automated environments on silicon test platforms
• Test script development and execution for pre and post-silicon firmware environment using Python
• Developing and maintaining automated test framework
• Development and testing of firmware designed for an embedded microcontroller in C
• Debugging and supporting of IP hardware and firmware issues found during pre-silicon, bring-up, validation, and production phases
• Helping to define and execute the overall hardware/firmware functional test plans
• Participating in collaborative technical discussions to drive resolution on technical issues
• Driving technical innovation to enhance AMD's capabilities and processes in IP hardware/firmware validation

• Demonstrated ability to grasp new technical concepts quickly
• Comprehensive knowledge of C and scripting languages, especially Python
• Strong analytical/problem solving skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Excel in a dynamic team working environment, especially one in a global setting

• Experience with IP/system level bring-up, ASIC debug techniques and methodologies
• Experience with System Management and Power Management
• Experience with silicon and system debugging tools
• General understanding of Assembly language
• Working knowledge of Linux-based operating systems and technologies
• In-depth knowledge of system architectures and concepts
• Technical understanding of Graphics, Display, Multimedia, PCIe, Security and/or IO architecture & design
• Experience in Doxygen or other SW Documentation generator tools
• Experience with emulation or other pre-silicon validation tools
• Experience with common lab equipment, including protocol/logic analyzers, oscilloscopes, etc.
• Experience with object oriented programming
• Familiarity with Git

Education Bachelor, Master's or PhD degree in Electrical, Computer, or Software Engineering, or related degrees