Software Engineer – Driver & Firmware Development

Overview

WHAT YOU DO AT AMD CHANGES EVERYTHING

At AMD, our mission is to build great products that accelerate next-generation computing experiences—from AI and data centers, to PCs, gaming and embedded systems. Grounded in a culture of innovation and collaboration, we believe real progress comes from bold ideas, human ingenuity and a shared passion to create something extraordinary. When you join AMD, you’ll discover the real differentiator is our culture. We push the limits of innovation to solve the world’s most important challenges—striving for execution excellence, while being direct, humble, collaborative, and inclusive of diverse perspectives. Join us as we shape the future of AI and beyond.

Together, we advance your career.

The Role

AMD is looking for a specialized software engineer who is passionate about implementing cutting-edge device drivers and firmware. You will be a member of a core team of incredibly talented industry specialists and will work with the very latest hardware and software technology.

The Person

The ideal candidate is passionate about software engineering and possesses leadership skills to drive new development and issue resolution in a cross-functional team. They should be able to communicate effectively and work efficiently with different teams across AMD.

Key Responsibilities

Work with AMD’s software and firmware development team to develop new features and improve products.

Become a subject matter expert in low-level driver and firmware development.

Stay informed about software and hardware trends and innovations, particularly in algorithms and architecture.

Participate in new ASIC, operating system, and technology bring-ups.

Debug and fix existing issues while researching more efficient approaches to accomplish the same work.

Develop strong technical relationships with peers and partners.

Preferred Experience

Strong knowledge of virtualization technology and architecture across multiple platforms.

Relevant experience and knowledge of GPU virtualization and operating system architecture are highly recommended.

Ability to set up operating systems and development environments without supervision.

Extensive experience coding and debugging with AI code‑assist tools.

Strong programming background, with C and C++ required.

Ability to write high‑quality code with strong attention to detail.

Experience with modern concurrent programming and threading APIs.

Experience in Windows, Linux, and VMware operating system development.

Familiarity with software development processes and tools such as debuggers, source-code control systems (including GitHub), and profilers.

Effective communication and problem-solving skills.

Academic Credentials

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or an equivalent field.

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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