UEFI / BIOS Firmware Engineer

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Work type
On-site
Location
Austin, TXSanta Clara, CA
Salary
$136,000–$204,000 / yr
Posted
11 days ago
Freshness
Confirmed live yesterday
Closes
Oct 15, 2027

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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

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TL;DR · UEFI / BIOS Firmware Engineer

The UEFI / BIOS Firmware Engineer joins the AMD Datacenter Firmware team to support the EPYC product line. This role involves developing and deploying firmware solutions for server platforms, specifically focusing on advanced chiplet designs, silicon process technologies, and optimized IO architectures. The engineer will design and develop platform BIOS based on silicon and board features, ensuring scalable and robust solutions while minimizing time-to-market. Key responsibilities include collaborating on end-to-end firmware flows, participating in triage and debug processes, and writing high-quality code. Required skills include deep expertise in firmware design, C programming, and x86 system architecture. Candidates should also possess knowledge of server hardware interfaces like PCIe, NVMe, and DDR5, as well as familiarity with industry standards such as ACPI and SMBIOS.

What you'll do

  • Design and develop platform BIOS based on specific silicon and board features.
  • Write high-quality, scalable code in C and/or ASM for server platform BIOS solutions.
  • Collaborate on end-to-end firmware flows and component integration.
  • Participate in triage, debug, and validation processes across the entire product lifecycle.
  • Partner with silicon and platform design teams to address complex system issues.
  • Deliver innovative server platform solutions that minimize time-to-market.
  • Represent the firmware team in internal and external technical collaborations.

What we're looking for

  • Write high-quality, scalable code in C and/or ASM to deliver BIOS solutions for server platforms.
  • Design and develop platform BIOS based on silicon and board features.
  • Participate in triage, debug, and validation processes across the product lifecycle.
  • Collaborate on end-to-end firmware flows and component integration.
  • 5+ years experience in BIOS, firmware, or system software development with solid knowledge of x86 system architecture (preferred).
  • Excellent C programming skills, with x86 assembly experience a plus (preferred).
  • Knowledge of server hardware interfaces and familiarity with server BIOS architecture and industry standards (preferred).
  • Experience with AMI AptioV BIOS highly desirable (preferred).
  • Bachelors or Masters degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or equivalent (preferred).

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