Senior Memory Firmware Engineer

We are seeking an Senior Embedded Firmware Engineer to develop and support firmware for server memory controllers and related platform subsystems. This is a hands‑on role focused on implementing, debugging, and optimizing embedded firmware that enables reliable memory operation across AMD server platforms. You will collaborate with silicon design, platform architecture, validation, and software teams throughout the development lifecycle from early bring‑up through production, ensuring firmware quality, security, and performance. Key Responsibilities Develop, debug, and maintain embedded firmware for server memory controllers and memory-related subsystems Support memory initialization, configuration, training, and runtime management Collaborate with hardware, architecture, validation, and software teams to define and implement firmware requirements Implement firmware features related to compression and encryption Debug hardware/firmware interactions during bring‑up and post‑silicon validation Apply security best practices to protect against firmware‑level vulnerabilities Create and maintain firmware design documentation and implementation notes Contribute to continuous improvement in firmware quality, robustness, and maintainability Preferred Experience Proven experience in embedded firmware or low‑level software development Proficiency in C, and C++ Hands‑on experience with embedded firmware development and hardware/software interfaces Experience working with memory subsystems or memory‑adjacent firmware Exposure to compression and/or encryption in firmware or low‑level software Experience with system bring‑up and debugging complex platform issues Familiarity with JTAG debuggers, source‑level debuggers, and logging tools Experience with Git or similar source control systems Strong analytical, debugging, and problem‑solving skills Effective verbal and written communication skills Familiarity with Design for test methodologies. Experience working on server platforms. Experiences working with RTOS and other embedded OS environments. Experience with DDR, SPI, eSPI, I2C, LPC, or PCIe. An understanding of microprocessor architecture including memory management units, interrupt delivery, multithreaded development. Experience with technologies such as Secure Boot, TPM, AES, DES, RSA, AMD Secure Memory Encryption, AMD Secure Encrypted Virtualization. Well versed in software engineering practices. Ability to work independently under tight deadlines, responding to changing business and technical conditions with minimal direction. Academic Credentials Bachelor of Science or Master of Science in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or Computer Science Austin, TX, Santa Clara, CA or Markham, ON This role is not eligible for Visa sponsorship. 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr AMD