AMD—Firmware Developer

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Description: ADVANCE YOUR CAREER. ADVANCE THE WORLD. At AMD, we believe technology can change lives for the better. It can heal us, entertain us, and make us more connected, productive, and understanding of the world around us. And we’re looking for talent who feel the same: people who want to leave the planet better than they found it, those who don’t shy away from humanity’s challenges but are determined to help solve them. AMD is powering the next generation of supercomputing, high-performance computing, cloud, and AI. Whether you’re designing next-gen processors, enabling AI breakthroughs, or creating go-to-market plans, every role at AMD contributes to something bigger — technology that moves the world forward. SENIOR SOFTWARE DEVELOPMENT ENGINEER THE ROLE: We are looking for an experienced senior Software Development Engineer to join our team that is involved in the development of safety critical software to the highest safety integrity level. Individuals who have very good development experience and critical thinking are well suited for our team.  THE PERSON: We are looking for a senior engineer who has passion for software development with a mindset of what can go wrong for all possible use cases. You will also be involved in all areas including verification, automation. You will be self-driven, motivated, focused, result oriented individual. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: - Develop low level firmware that includes safety critical software using C or assembly language for ARM V7/V8 architecture-based SoC systems - Integrate the safety critical software into system software stack, considering the feasibility, performance, freedom from interference, multicore architecture aspects - Independently develop the code, work in collaboration with appropriate stake holders ensuring that implementation satisfies the assigned requirements - Design, implementation and verification of safety critical software to the extent required for the safety integrity level - Work very closely with HW design teams for clear understanding of the requirements - Produce necessary documentary evidences to aid in safety assessments - Communicate results, issues, concerns, and risks to management REQUIRED SKILLS: - Proficiency in C and Assembly language - Experience of systems based upon FPGA and SOC architectures - Good understanding of ARM V8, V7 architecture and preferably cortex A53, R5, A72 processors, bus interface protocols (AXI, AHB etc.) and peripherals (CAN, ethernet, USB, SD, memory controllers etc.) - Good knowledge and hands-on experience in designing and developing embedded software including drivers, BSP, boot code, boot loaders - Good understanding of system software stack: Linux/VxWorks, hypervisors - Very good debugging and analyzing capabilities - Good knowledge of tools (design & verification) and environments for software development - Very good communication (verbal and written) and teamwork skills ACADEMIC CREDENTIALS: - Bachelor’s or Master's degree in Electronics / Electrical Engineering, or equivalent #LI-AB1 Benefits 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. Responsibilities: SENIOR SOFTWARE DEVELOPMENT ENGINEER THE ROLE: We are looking for an experienced senior Software Development Engineer to join our team that is involved in the development of safety critical software to the highest safety integrity level. Individuals who have very good development experience and critical thinking are well suited for our team.  THE PERSON: We are looking for a senior engineer who has passion for software development with a mindset of what can go wrong for all possible use cases. You will also be involved in all areas including verification, automation. You will be self-driven, motivated, focused, result oriented individual. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: - Develop low level firmware that includes safety critical software using C or assembly language for ARM V7/V8 architecture-based SoC systems - Integrate the safety critical software into system software stack, considering the feasibility, performance, freedom from interference, multicore architecture aspects - Independently develop the code, work in collaboration with appropriate stake holders ensuring that implementation satisfies the assigned requirements - Design, implementation and verification of safety critical software to the extent required for the safety integrity level - Work very closely with HW design teams for clear understanding of the requirements - Produce necessary documentary evidences to aid in safety assessments - Communicate results, issues, concerns, and risks to management REQUIRED SKILLS: - Proficiency in C and Assembly language - Experience of systems based upon FPGA and SOC architectures - Good understanding of ARM V8, V7 architecture and preferably cortex A53, R5, A72 processors, bus interface protocols (AXI, AHB etc.) and peripherals (CAN, ethernet, USB, SD, memory controllers etc.) - Good knowledge and hands-on experience in designing and developing embedded software including drivers, BSP, boot code, boot loaders - Good understanding of system software stack: Linux/VxWorks, hypervisors - Very good debugging and analyzing capabilities - Good knowledge of tools (design & verification) and environments for software development - Very good communication (verbal and written) and teamwork skills ACADEMIC CREDENTIALS: - Bachelor’s or Master's degree in Electronics / Electrical Engineering, or equivalent #LI-AB1