Lead Security firmware engineer
AMD · Posted Oct 29
High-performance processors, graphics cards, data center solutions, and AI accelerators
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About the role
The AMD S3 security firmware team sits within the S3 Software organization and works with leading companies on their customized products. The team designs, develops and validates embedded firmware that complies with security requirements, collaborating with global pre-silicon and post-silicon software development, SoC design/verification, emulation and validation teams. This lead role involves implementing secure boot, trusted operating systems and trusted applications, developing firmware features in pre- and post-silicon environments, and mentoring team members.
What you will do
- Design and implement embedded firmware encompassing secure boot, trusted operating systems, trusted applications, enabling a wide range of security features
- Develop new firmware features and enhancements within pre & post silicon environments
- Triage, analyze, debug and fix sophisticated issues and drive the resolution to closure.
- Develops and execute test plans to evaluate functionality, security, and efficiency of firmware utilizing emulation and evaluation boards for pre-silicon and post silicon testing.
- Plan, track and deliver all firmware deliverables.
- Work closely with needed key stakeholders for efficient feature implementation and issue resolution and be responsible for the commitments.
- Scope and perform quick feasibility study of new asks and technologies.
- Able to mentor and guide the team members.
Skills used in this role
What the employer is looking for
- We are seeking a lead engineer to join our team that will thrive in a fast-paced work environment, using effective communication, problem-solving and prioritization skills. Individuals that are well organized, show great attention to detail, employ critical thinking and can drive sophisticated issues to closure are well-suited for our team.
- Bachelor’s or Master's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or equivalent
Preferred qualifications
- Minimum 8+ years’ experience in hands on firmware development on ARM or similar architectures.
- Strong with C and assembly language programming
- Experience with bootloader development, secure boot, IP initialization and low-level firmware development.
- Experience with bare metal and RTOS based firmware development.
- Proficient in debugging embedded firmware using debug tools.
- Solid understanding of security concepts such as Root of Trust, symmetric and asymmetric cryptography, etc.,
- Hands on with one or more peripherals/controllers like UART, I2C, SPI, QSPI etc.
- Must have working knowledge on Git/Gerrit
- Experience in semiconductor domain preferred.
- Exposure to FTPM, Content Protection, HDCP, PlayReady is a plus.
- Experience in driver development is a plus
- Strong leadership and communication skills
- Quick learning and self-motivated.
- Good written and verbal communication skills in English
Benefits and support
- Compensation and benefits are detailed in the job posting
About AMD
AMD is a global semiconductor company that designs high-performance central processing units (CPUs), graphics processing units (GPUs), and adaptive processors for data centers, personal computers, gaming consoles, and embedded systems. The company specializes in advanced computing solutions and AI accelerators, positioning itself as a major leader in modern high-performance and artificial intelligence hardware. Through strategic developments and acquisitions, AMD continues to expand its ecosystem across cloud infrastructure, enterprise computing, and physical AI.
- Industry
- Semiconductors
- Company size
- 31000 employees
- Founded
- 1969-05-01
- Location
- Santa Clara, California, USA
- Funding stage
- Public Company
Funding
Public Company
- 2007-11-16Post Ipo
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