Firmware Developer

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MTS SOFTWARE DEVELOPMENT ENGINEER

THE ROLE:

AMD is looking for a specialized software engineer who is passionate about improving the performance of key applications and benchmarks. 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 should be passionate about software development with a mindset of what can go wrong for all possible use cases, all corner cases, problem solving skills. The candidate will also be involved in areas including verification and automation. Able to communicate effectively across teams across AMD, self-driven, motivated, and result oriented.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Work with HW architecture/design teams to derive SW safety requirements
• Develop low level safety critical firmware for SW requirements using C or assembly language for ARM V7/V8 architecture-based SoC systems
• Integrate the firmware into system software stack, considering the feasibility, performance, freedom from interference, multicore architectural aspects
• Independently develop the code, work in collaboration with appropriate stakeholders ensuring that implementation satisfies the assigned requirements
• Design, implementation and verification of safety critical software to the extent required for the safety integrity level
• Produce necessary documentary evidence to aid in safety qualification
• Communicate results, issues, concerns, and risks to management

REQUIRED SKILLS:

Experience: 8-12 years

• Proficiency in C and Assembly language
• Experience of systems based upon FPGA and SOC architecture
• Experience of working with hardware engineers for HW/SW integration
• Good understanding of ARM V8, V7 architecture and preferably cortex A53, R52, A72 processors, bus interface protocols (AXI, AHB etc.) and peripherals (CAN, ethernet, USB, SD, memory controllers etc.)
• Good knowledge and hands-on experience in designing and developing embedded software including drivers, BSP, boot code, boot loaders
• Good understanding of system software stack: Linux/VxWorks, hypervisors
• Very good debugging and analyzing capabilities
• Good knowledge of tools (design & verification) and environments for software development
• Very good communication (verbal and written) and teamwork skills

DESIRED SKILLS:

• Safety oriented analyses (both SW & HW) such as FMEA, FMEDA, DFA
• Knowledge of automotive software development stack, AUTOSAR, MISRA coding standards etc.
• Experience in using AMD Vivado/Vitis tools
• Working knowledge of scripting languages (e.g. Perl, Tcl, shell)
• Knowledge of Machine learning domain, frameworks (tensor flow, ENET etc.)
• Knowledge of AI tools, and ability to adapt them in reducing turnaround time for SW development 

ACADEMIC CREDENTIALS:

• Bachelor’s or Master's degree in Electronics / Electrical Engineering, or equivalent

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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.