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Overview
Advanced Micro Devices is searching for a BIOS Firmware Engineer(long-term contract, 1+ years) to join their AGESA BIOS team and help develop pre-OS BIOS firmware and silicon initialization code. As part of the role, the BIOS engineer will work closely with other firmware developers and architects in designing and implementing X86 and/or RISC-V firmware that spans pre- and post-silicon for all AMD business units. Responsibilities
Developing, porting, debugging, and documenting core firmware support for configuration and enablement of various features, including PCI Express and related functionality, DRAM technologies (DDR4, DDR5), internal graphics, IO virtualization, SOC power management, etc., on AMD Desktop, Mobile, and Enterprise SoCs Supporting emulation/simulation teams during pre-silicon phase to validate SOC hardware and firmware components. Working closely with hardware validation teams to verify and optimize performance of IP subsystems. Developing custom firmware features for internal and external customers. Engage with technical leads to understand firmware scope and work on implementation to meet schedules and milestones. Work with internal and external teams to ensure highest level of quality and satisfaction throughout firmware lifecycle. Must be well-organized, technically oriented, and a self-starter with a demonstrated ability to work collaboratively and coordinate activities with geographically distributed technical teams. Desire to work and succeed in fast-paced and highly dynamic environments Qualifications
Bachelors (required) or Masters degree (preferred) in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or equivalent with at least 5-10 years of experience Preferred Experience
Development and support of multi-root PCI Express subsystems for Enterprise systems, including extensions such as Universal Backplane Management, Compute Express Link, hot-plug, etc. Strong background in computer architecture with familiarity in memory interleaving, system memory maps and NUMA domain concepts In-depth UEFI BIOS development experience with familiarity on at least one BIOS code base (AMI, Insyde or Phoenix BIOS) Familiarity with memory industry standards and technologies such as JEDEC, SPD Data, I2C/I3C, DDR4/5, LPDDR4/4x/5/5x UDIMM, RDIMM, LRDIMM, 3DS, ECC, Mode Registers, Self-Refresh, etc. Good understanding of firmware development cycle, integration, and verification/validation for pre-si and post-si for SoC designs. Expertise in low-level C programming & debugging for embedded systems. Ability to methodically root-cause complex failure mechanisms at the IP, subsystem and/or system level. Prior experience and/or exposure to testing platforms (Simulation and/or Emulation) Experience in hardware/software interfaces and debugging sophisticated issues in CPU and firmware using JTAG, source code debuggers and other tools. Experience with source control systems including git/github Excellent written and verbal communication and presentation skills. Seniority level
Mid-Senior level Employment type
Contract Job function
Information Technology Industries
Semiconductor Manufacturing
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Advanced Micro Devices is searching for a BIOS Firmware Engineer(long-term contract, 1+ years) to join their AGESA BIOS team and help develop pre-OS BIOS firmware and silicon initialization code. As part of the role, the BIOS engineer will work closely with other firmware developers and architects in designing and implementing X86 and/or RISC-V firmware that spans pre- and post-silicon for all AMD business units. Responsibilities
Developing, porting, debugging, and documenting core firmware support for configuration and enablement of various features, including PCI Express and related functionality, DRAM technologies (DDR4, DDR5), internal graphics, IO virtualization, SOC power management, etc., on AMD Desktop, Mobile, and Enterprise SoCs Supporting emulation/simulation teams during pre-silicon phase to validate SOC hardware and firmware components. Working closely with hardware validation teams to verify and optimize performance of IP subsystems. Developing custom firmware features for internal and external customers. Engage with technical leads to understand firmware scope and work on implementation to meet schedules and milestones. Work with internal and external teams to ensure highest level of quality and satisfaction throughout firmware lifecycle. Must be well-organized, technically oriented, and a self-starter with a demonstrated ability to work collaboratively and coordinate activities with geographically distributed technical teams. Desire to work and succeed in fast-paced and highly dynamic environments Qualifications
Bachelors (required) or Masters degree (preferred) in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or equivalent with at least 5-10 years of experience Preferred Experience
Development and support of multi-root PCI Express subsystems for Enterprise systems, including extensions such as Universal Backplane Management, Compute Express Link, hot-plug, etc. Strong background in computer architecture with familiarity in memory interleaving, system memory maps and NUMA domain concepts In-depth UEFI BIOS development experience with familiarity on at least one BIOS code base (AMI, Insyde or Phoenix BIOS) Familiarity with memory industry standards and technologies such as JEDEC, SPD Data, I2C/I3C, DDR4/5, LPDDR4/4x/5/5x UDIMM, RDIMM, LRDIMM, 3DS, ECC, Mode Registers, Self-Refresh, etc. Good understanding of firmware development cycle, integration, and verification/validation for pre-si and post-si for SoC designs. Expertise in low-level C programming & debugging for embedded systems. Ability to methodically root-cause complex failure mechanisms at the IP, subsystem and/or system level. Prior experience and/or exposure to testing platforms (Simulation and/or Emulation) Experience in hardware/software interfaces and debugging sophisticated issues in CPU and firmware using JTAG, source code debuggers and other tools. Experience with source control systems including git/github Excellent written and verbal communication and presentation skills. Seniority level
Mid-Senior level Employment type
Contract Job function
Information Technology Industries
Semiconductor Manufacturing
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