Firmware Security Engineer

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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.

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THE ROLE:

AMD's Data Center Platform Engineering Group is designing, building and delivering innovative technology infrastructure enabling the digital world. We create cloud-enabling server solutions that help the world's leading companies turn their ideas into reality. Our customers are future-focused and so are we, always a step ahead of the next challenge. As experts in engineering, manufacturing, and supply chain, we're the bridge between problem and solution for the world's leading cloud providers. Our customers depend on us to solve their most complex server design needs. Come and join our Data Center Platform Engineering Group where we are building amazing, powered products with amazing people.

THE PERSON:

The BMC Firmware Engineer is responsible for developing platform BMC, reference code, and related documentation for Cloud Servers. Work closely with design teams and be responsible for all software and BMC related issues during the planning, development, and validation stages of the program.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Design, develop, code, and debug BMC\Firmware by applying knowledge of server hardware architecture and system design.
• Review and provide strong feedback on firmware and software architecture specifications and design specifications.
• Layout and establish design documents with the engineering team
• Study computer motherboard and BMC system specifications and configuration requirements to plan and develop reliability and compatibility
• Plan and execute reference code and collateral
• Participate in key product development and technical teams
• Participate in new platform power-on events
• Engage various cross-team validation organizations.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Experience in BMC development including Kernel and user interface application development
• Experience of server hardware interfaces and industry specifications such as SMBus, PCIe, ACPI, DDR, IPMI, 10G/1G Ethernet, SATA, SPI, I2C
• Understanding of processor and Enterprise system-level architectures
• Extensive hardware skills: Enterprise platform, BMC, Drivers, IO technologies
• X-86 CPUs, memory controllers, IO Hubs, and PC architecture
• Working knowledge of AMI or EDK2 BIOS functions as it relates to BMC
• Experience with board level diagnostic tools/utilities
• Experience with C, C++ coding and X-86 Assembly language skills
• Knowledge of operating systems such as embedded Linux and its interaction with BMC functions
• Experience with OpenBMC and/or Redfish technology preferred

ACADEMIC CREDENTIALS:

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or related technical discipline

LOCATION:

Austin, TX

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