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$177,250–$237,200
— the blue band above.
At the midpoint, this role pays about
$181k
versus about
$207k
for comparable roles.
Based on 240 similar postings.
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About Amd
AMD (Advanced Micro Devices) is a semiconductor company that develops high-performance processors, graphics cards, and adaptive computing solutions for gaming, data centers, and embedded markets. Industry: Semiconductors
Amd currently has
496 open roles
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Listed pay typically runs
$172,000–$258,000
across 496 roles with salary data.
The Firmware Engineer - Boot & SoC Initialization joins the System IP team to develop critical boot firmware for system-on-chip initialization across various products. In this role, you will own low-level boot code that executes at power-on, translating architecture requirements into efficient firmware solutions. Daily responsibilities include developing boot flows, designing unit-level tests, and supporting pre-silicon validation efforts. You will debug issues across firmware, simulation, RTL, and post-silicon environments while performing coverage analysis and documenting system interactions. The position requires proficiency in C/C++ for embedded systems, knowledge of microprocessor architectures like ARM and RISC-V, and familiarity with Verilog, SystemVerilog, and UVM-based verification. You will solve complex technical challenges involving SoC resets, clocking, and initialization within a pre-silicon development context.
What does a Firmware Engineer earn?
Median $196750 from 38 postings across 10 companies.
C
Python
Linux Kernel
Embedded Software
ARM
Bootloader
Firmware
Bare Metal
FMEA
DFA
Pre-silicon Simulation
Silicon Verification
Hardware Architecture
Operating Systems
AI Tools
Codex
C
Python
Linux Kernel
ARM
Embedded Software
Bootloader
Firmware
Bare Metal
Pre-silicon Simulation
Silicon Verification
FMEA
DFA
Hardware Architecture
Operating Systems
AI Tools
Codex
C
C++
Firmware
SoC
Power Management
pre silicon development
silicon bring up
Root Cause Analysis
BIOS
AI assisted development
Platform Control
Debugging
C
Python
Linux Kernel
ARM
Bootloader
Bare Metal
V-model
FMEA
DFA
Pre-silicon Simulation
Silicon Verification
Hardware Architecture
Operating Systems
Automotive Software
Codex
AI Tools
C
C++
BIOS
UEFI
Embedded Firmware
Microcontrollers
Python
Perl
PowerShell
JTAG
SWD
Oscilloscopes
Logic Analyzers
Version Control
Root-Cause Analysis
Driver Development
Bootloaders