Firmware System Design Engineer

Advanced Micro Devices, Inc•Austin, TX

40d

About The Position

At 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. In this role you will drive the evolution of our firmware ecosystem by evaluating current capabilities, enhancing performance, and contributing to new feature development. Working closely with cross-functional engineering teams, you will ensure seamless firmware integration across our products. This role is ideal for an innovative engineer who thrives in a fast-paced environment and enjoys delivering meaningful impact on product quality and company strategy. We are looking for a Firmware System Design Engineer to design and implement secure, resilient firmware solutions while collaborating closely with hardware, software, and security teams to ensure tightly integrated and secure system architecture. Your passion for firmware and system integrity will help shape the direction of firmware security within the organization.

Requirements

Strong expertise in system-level programming and hardware–software interaction is essential.
Recent semiconductor industry experience, with at least five years in system engineering and security.
Proficiency in programming/scripting (C/C++, Perl, Ruby, Python).
Strong debugging methods and familiarity with lab equipment (protocol/logic analyzers, oscilloscopes, etc.).
Experience with board- and platform-level debugging and optimization.
Deep understanding of system architecture, validation strategies, and security technologies.
Strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and ability to independently drive tasks.
Understanding of PC system-level security impacts and user experience considerations.
Ability to translate security requirements into firmware and software solutions.

Responsibilities

Diagnosing and resolving complex firmware and system-level issues.
Support the definition and implementation of firmware security requirements.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate secure features across platforms.
Build productive partnerships within the technology ecosystem to strengthen security capabilities.
Assist in the design, optimization, testing, and validation of security systems.
Engage with stakeholders and contribute to effective communication across teams.
Develop scripts, tools, and methodologies to enhance security validation processes.
Support debugging of security issues during bring-up, validation, and production phases.
Participate in security feature validation to ensure timely and robust delivery.
Develop security features based on program requirements