Firmware Engineer UEFI BIOS

WHAT YOU DO AT AMD CHANGES EVERYTHINGAt AMD, our mission is to build great products that accelerate next-generation computing experiences-from AI and data centers, to PCs, gaming and embedded systems. Grounded in a culture of innovation and collaboration, we believe real progress comes from bold ideas, human ingenuity and a shared passion to create something extraordinary. When you join AMD, you'll discover the real differentiator is our culture. We push the limits of innovation to solve the world's most important challenges-striving for execution excellence, while being direct, humble, collaborative, and inclusive of diverse perspectives. Join us as we shape the future of AI and beyond. Together, we advance your career.THE ROLE:We are looking for a dynamic, energetic Systems Design Engineer to join our growing team. As a key contributor to the success of AMD's product, you will be part of a leading team to drive and improve AMD's abilities to deliver the highest quality, industry leading technologies to market. The Systems Design Engineering team fosters and encourages continuous technical innovation to showcase successes as well as facilitate continuous career development.THE PERSON:As a Systems Design Engineer, you will drive balanced, scalable, and automated solutions. In this high visibility position, your software systems engineering expertise will be necessary towards product development, definition, and root cause resolution. A successful candidate will have solid software methodologies, firmware design expertise, deep technical knowledge and organizational skills. The candidate will interact across multiple teams to ensure on schedule defect-free system firmware, push and reduce AMD's time to market. A candidate must possess technical proficiency and interpersonal confidence to represent design ideas to complex problems and innovative solutions with other developers as well as with non-firmware focused silicon teams. AMD's environment is fast paced, results oriented and built upon a legion of forward-thinking people with a passion for winning technology!KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:Develop UEFI code to support bug fixes, features and customizationsCollaborate the BIOS development and debug status to key internal/external partnersWork closely with internal UEFI and silicon IP owners for problem analysis and resolutionWorking cross functionally with multiple teams, and tracking test execution to make sure all features are validated and optimized on timeCollaborate with worldwide engineering teams on hardware and firmware issues during board design, work through board bring up, feature enablement, bug triage/resolution and product sustaining supportWork directly with OEMs collecting product requirements, feature enablement, and debug investigationsDevelop and drive standard methodologies within the BIOS development teamProduce internal documentation for feature development and testing on assigned projectsParticipate in the continuous improvement of the customer BIOS development processesPREFERRED EXPERIENCE:Prior recent years of experience as Firmware Engineer with UEFI BIOS developmentExpert C programming experience, with strong debugging skillsExtensive knowledge of system architecture, technical debug, and validation strategyStrong analytical/problem-solving skills and pronounced attention to detailsLow-level hardware experienceUEFI and x86 architectureACPI architecture and codingKnowledge of hardware interfaces (PCIe, SPI, I2C , DDR, USB SATA)ARM microcontrollersSoftware development process methodologyIndustry standard initiatives such as (UEFI, ACPI, SMBIOS, PCIe)Solid understanding of different flavors of Git source version controlPython scriptingExcellent communication skills: verbal, written and interpersonal while having the ability to grow with a dynamic and fast-paced work environment with quick results and delivery of engineering solutions.ACADEMIC CREDENTIALS:* Bachelors or Masters degree in electrical or computer engineeringThis role is not eligible for Visa sponsorship#LI-LB1Benefits offered are described: AMD benefits at a glance.AMD does not accept unsolicited resumes from headhunters, recruitment agencies, or fee-based recruitment services. AMD and its subsidiaries are equal opportunity, inclusive employers and will consider all applicants without regard to age, ancestry, color, marital status, medical condition, mental or physical disability, national origin, race, religion, political and/or third-party affiliation, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We encourage applications from all qualified candidates and will accommodate applicants' needs under the respective laws throughout all stages of the recruitment and selection process.AMD may use Artificial Intelligence to help screen, assess or select applicants for this position. AMD's "Responsible AI Policy" is available here.This posting is for an existing vacancy.