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THE ROLE:

The focus of this role in the AECG ASIC organization is to provide technical leadership in developing microcontroller firmware for next generation ASICs.

THE PERSON:

You have a passion for modern, complex SoC architecture with various IO peripherals and heterogenous processor systems and digital design & verification in general. You are a team player who has excellent communication skills and experience collaborating in a corporate environment with other architects & engineers located in different sites/time-zones. You have strong analytical and problem-solving skills and are willing to learn and ready to take on problems.  Proven years of experience in a Firmware Engineering leadership role leading to an understanding of end-end development. 

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: 

• Define and specify micro-architecture of firmware components including boot, security, power management and other functions
• Lead customer engagement to jointly define a firmware development plan and align roles and responsibilities
• Work with silicon and system engineering teams to drive execution and issue resolution
• Lead firmware engineering teams across geographies (internal and external resources)

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE: 

• Proven track record in embedded firmware & RTOS development for SOCs
• Extensive experience in ARM firmware and TrustZone technology
• Strong C/C++ programming experience
• Proven years of experience in a Firmware Engineering leadership role leading to an understanding of end-end development.
• Good analytical problem solving, and attention to details
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Knowledge of CPU, AXI Interconnect, and I/O peripherals
• Excellent knowledge of programming and scripting languages
• Must have worked with third party contractors
• Pre-silicon and post-silicon experience developing and debugging firmware, both on simulation/emulation/FPGA platforms and real hardware.
• Strong knowledge of git and perforce.
• Laboratory experience, including the use of equipment: oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, etc. to debug and triage firmware and lab bring up issues.
• Knowledge of hardware level clocking and power management
• Ability to organize and present complex technical information
• Fluent in working with Linux environment

ACADEMIC CREDENTIALS:  

• BS, MS or PhD degree in in Electrical Engineering or Computer Science. 

LOCATION:

San Jose, California (preferred)

Austin, Texas

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At AMD, your base pay is one part of your total rewards package.  Your base pay will depend on where your skills, qualifications, experience, and location fit into the hiring range for the position. You may be eligible for incentives based upon your role such as either an annual bonus or sales incentive. Many AMD employees have the opportunity to own shares of AMD stock, as well as a discount when purchasing AMD stock if voluntarily participating in AMD’s Employee Stock Purchase Plan. You’ll also be eligible for competitive benefits described in more detail here.

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.

At AMD, your base pay is one part of your total rewards package.  Your base pay will depend on where your skills, qualifications, experience, and location fit into the hiring range for the position. You may be eligible for incentives based upon your role such as either an annual bonus or sales incentive. Many AMD employees have the opportunity to own shares of AMD stock, as well as a discount when purchasing AMD stock if voluntarily participating in AMD’s Employee Stock Purchase Plan. You’ll also be eligible for competitive benefits described in more detail here.

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.

THE ROLE:

The focus of this role in the AECG ASIC organization is to provide technical leadership in developing microcontroller firmware for next generation ASICs.

THE PERSON:

You have a passion for modern, complex SoC architecture with various IO peripherals and heterogenous processor systems and digital design & verification in general. You are a team player who has excellent communication skills and experience collaborating in a corporate environment with other architects & engineers located in different sites/time-zones. You have strong analytical and problem-solving skills and are willing to learn and ready to take on problems.  Proven years of experience in a Firmware Engineering leadership role leading to an understanding of end-end development. 

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: 

• Define and specify micro-architecture of firmware components including boot, security, power management and other functions
• Lead customer engagement to jointly define a firmware development plan and align roles and responsibilities
• Work with silicon and system engineering teams to drive execution and issue resolution
• Lead firmware engineering teams across geographies (internal and external resources)

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE: 

• Proven track record in embedded firmware & RTOS development for SOCs
• Extensive experience in ARM firmware and TrustZone technology
• Strong C/C++ programming experience
• Proven years of experience in a Firmware Engineering leadership role leading to an understanding of end-end development.
• Good analytical problem solving, and attention to details
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Knowledge of CPU, AXI Interconnect, and I/O peripherals
• Excellent knowledge of programming and scripting languages
• Must have worked with third party contractors
• Pre-silicon and post-silicon experience developing and debugging firmware, both on simulation/emulation/FPGA platforms and real hardware.
• Strong knowledge of git and perforce.
• Laboratory experience, including the use of equipment: oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, etc. to debug and triage firmware and lab bring up issues.
• Knowledge of hardware level clocking and power management
• Ability to organize and present complex technical information
• Fluent in working with Linux environment

ACADEMIC CREDENTIALS:  

• BS, MS or PhD degree in in Electrical Engineering or Computer Science. 

LOCATION:

San Jose, California (preferred)

Austin, Texas

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