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ADVANCE YOUR CAREER. ADVANCE THE WORLD. At AMD, we believe technology has the power to solve the world’s most important challenges. From advancing healthcare and scientific discovery to powering AI and the technologies people rely on every day, innovation at AMD is shaping the future. Whether you’re designing next-gen processors, enabling AI breakthroughs, or bringing leading edge products to market, every role at AMD contributes to something bigger — technology that moves the world forward. Join us and, together, we’ll advance your career. THE ROLE: We are looking for a n Principal Firmware Architect/ Engineer with an obsession for firmware. As part of the role, th e architect will work closely with other firmware engineers, developers and peer architects across memory IPs in leading the desig ns and implementing firmware that spans pre -silicon and post-silicon for all AMD SoCs.   THE PERSON: You are passionate about firmware development with creative and effective problem-solving skills, a motivated, self-starter who can work both independently and collaboratively in fast paced environments. You have excellent technical communication, interpersonal and leadership skills. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: • Lead Engineer responsible for d esign ing , develop ing , debug ging , verify ing and/or validat ing firmware, software and/or hardware • Lead day-to-day f irmware development work • Provide consultation to internal and external customers regarding AMD features and programming requirement s PREFERRED EXPERIENCE: • Multiple p rior years of related firmware experience combined with technical education within the semiconductor industry • Strong experience Memory PHY • E xpert level e xperience producing quality firmware • C, C++, DDR, LPDDR ACADEMIC CREDENTIALS: • Bachelor’s or M aster’s degree (preferred) in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or equivalent LOCATION : Santa Clara, CA ( Open to other AMD locations) This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship. #LI-SL3 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.

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ADVANCE YOUR CAREER. ADVANCE THE WORLD.
Lead Engineer responsible for d esign ing , develop ing , debug ging , verify ing and/or validat ing firmware, software and/or hardware
Lead day-to-day f irmware development work
Provide consultation to internal and external customers regarding AMD features and programming requirement s
LOCATION : Santa Clara, CA ( Open to other AMD locations)
Benefits offered are described: AMD benefits at a glance .
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.

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Multiple p rior years of related firmware experience combined with technical education within the semiconductor industry
Strong experience Memory PHY
E xpert level e xperience producing quality firmware
Bachelor’s or M aster’s degree (preferred) in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or equivalent

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