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 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 engineering and possess leadership skills to drive sophisticated issues to resolution. Able to communicate effectively and work optimally with different teams across AMD. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: Board bring-up activities for Software components like bootloader, (Secure Bootloader components like Crypto Engines etc., platform managers (Power management, Clock management , system restarts/shutdowns etc.) Bring-up activities for Software stack for Linux and baremetal including Applications for ARM based boards and emulation platforms, Proto-typing platforms Develops and execute test plans to evaluate functionality, security, and efficiency of firmware utilizing emulation and evaluation boards for pre-silicon and post silicon verification. Analyzes, tracks, and debugs testing failures to determine corrective measures. Collaborates directly with development team to assess test plan requirements and resolve failures. Automate and the functional and System level tests using Python and integrate the same in Test Automation framework and maintain the Test artifacts for any updates in the Test cases or in Test framework Run the Regression tests, triage issues, create Defects in the system and wok with development team for closure. Drive dynamic code coverage for boot level Firmware using standard tools like LDRA etc. PREFERRED EXPERIENCE: Experience in Baremetal or Linux Kernel internals/driver development/application development. Proficient in C/C++ and embedded systems. Working experience in verification and testing of Embedded System software or firmware etc. Good experience in Device Driver Verification and validation on Linux, Bare metal, Real Time Operating Systems. Skills in compiling/building/cross-compiling, debugging, testing, deploying Bootloader, TF-A, Linux Kernel, Device tree, Middleware software, and BareMetal application images for board bring up activities through JTAG debuggers & Emulators using different boot modes Good understanding of any one of SoC/Processing Technologies like ARM/RISC-V/X86, MMU, Interrupt handling, Caches etc. Hands on with one or more peripherals/controllers like UART, I2C, SPI, USB, SD, eMMC, QSPI, PCIe etc. Define, Design and Develop manual/Automation test cases for Embedded system projects Programming skills in C/C++, Makefile, Linker file creation, scripting language Python/Shell/Tcl Experience in GIT environment and Test Automation framework – Pytest, Jenkins etc. Good to have exposure in design tools like VIVADO, VITIS, Configuration management tools like GIT/Perforce, JIRA, Confluence etc ACADEMIC CREDENTIALS: Bachelor’s or Master's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or equivalent #LI-BM2 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.