Sr. Firmware Engineer

Advanced Micro Devices, Inc•Austin, TX

2d•Hybrid

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. AMD Datacenter Firmware team is currently looking for Senior Firmware Engineer who is passionate about Server products and would like to be part of our EPYC journey to transform the x86 server market. In this role, you will design, develop, and debug low‑level firmware that enables next‑generation hardware platforms. You’ll work closely with silicon, hardware, and system engineering partners to deliver robust, secure, and high‑performance BIOS/UEFI solutions. THE PERSON: The successful candidate brings a blend of deep technical skill and strong cross-team collaboration. You should be comfortable representing BIOS/firmware considerations with architects, developers, validation teams, and customer-facing engineering groups. You can clearly articulate design intent, explain complex problems, and drive solutions across multiple engineering disciplines. Strong organization and a proactive approach to identifying, communicating, and resolving issues will be key to success.

Requirements

UEFI/EDKII BIOS development experience mandatory
C and ASM programming experience mandatory
Desire to work and excel in fast-paced and highly dynamic environments

Nice To Haves

5+ years of experience developing UEFI/BIOS firmware
Strong proficiency in C programming and familiarity with assembly (x86 preferred)
Hands-on experience with EDK2/UEFI PI, ACPI, PCIe, memory initialization, and BIOS boot flows
Knowledge of server BIOS architecture encouraged
Knowledge of software development process methodology expected
Strong analytical skills and debug methodology required
Proficient with source version control systems like Git or Github and code review tools like Gerrit
Excellent written and verbal communication and presentation skills

Responsibilities

Design, develop, and maintain UEFI/BIOS firmware for new hardware platforms
Analyze, triage, and resolve customer-reported or validation-found firmware issues
Contribute to design reviews, provide technical feedback, and support internal development best practices