Linux Driver Development--RTOS/Zephyr
AMD · Posted Oct 9
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About the role
AMD is hiring a Software Development Engineer into a core team of embedded specialists working on cutting-edge hardware and software technologies for next-generation AMD products. The team focuses on embedded peripheral driver development for Linux, Zephyr, and Baremetal environments along with ASIC and hardware bring-up. This role designs, develops, and maintains embedded peripheral drivers, drives debugging and performance optimization, and collaborates with AMD architecture teams to influence future product designs.
What you will do
- Design, develop, and maintain embedded peripheral drivers (e.g., SPI, I3C, OSPI, SD/eMMC, UFS, USB, Ethernet etc) for Linux, Zephyr, and Baremetal environments.
- Participate in ASIC and hardware bring-up activities.
- Debug and resolve existing issues while exploring innovative, efficient solutions.
- Collaborate with AMD architecture teams to influence and enhance future product designs.
- Apply data-driven approaches to optimize performance and efficiency.
- Stay current with emerging trends in software, hardware, algorithms, and architecture.
- Build and maintain strong technical relationships with peers and partners.
Skills used in this role
What the employer is looking for
- Bachelor’s or Master's degree in ECE, EEE, or CSE
Preferred qualifications
- 10+ years of experience in embedded systems development.
- Expertise in embedded C programming.
- Hands-on experience with Linux kernel, RTOS (e.g., Zephyr, FreeRTOS), and device driver development.
- Proven track record in hardware/SoC bring-up.
- Solid understanding of silicon domain and hardware-software integration.
- Strong knowledge of ARM and/or RISC-V architectures.
- Familiarity with Git and version control best practices.
- Basic scripting skills (e.g., Python).
- Excellent communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
- Collaborative mindset and ability to work effectively in a team environment.
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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