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. SOFTWARE DEVELOPMENT ENGINEER (Firmware Security) 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: The ideal candidate will participate in all aspects of the software development life cycle; the candidate will be expected to provide full ownership of specific components and drive assignments to completion: Design and implement Bootloader/ Trused OS/ Firmware supporting security features in Trusted Execution Environment Create novel tools and methodologies to optimally validate hardware and software functionality Engage in pre-silicon development activities including emulation/ simulation Engage as a teammate, talking to multi-functional development teams Assist in resolution of customer, quality and certification issues Actively participate in design reviews and discussions Debug/fix existing issues and research alternative, more efficient ways to accomplish the same work PREFERRED EXPERIENCE: Experience developing Linux Device Drivers/ Bootloader / ROM code Experience in applied Cryptography, Security protocols, Secure boot will be an added advantage Ability to write high quality code with a keen attention to detail Experience with modern concurrent programming and threading APIs Experience with software development processes and tools such as debuggers, source code control systems (GitHub) is a plus Effective communication and problem-solving skills ACADEMIC CREDENTIALS: Bachelor’s or Master's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or equivalent #LI-SK3 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.