Senior Firmware Engineer
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 22, 2026. First seen by Alion on Oct 16, 2026. AMD scores B on the Alion truth index.
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THE ROLE:
This is an excellent opportunity to work on a growing team passionate about firmware that is important to all of AMD’s product lines spanning from server to semi-custom ASICs. As member of the ICT Firmware Engineering Team you will be part of the development group supporting cutting edge interconnect technology in both pre and post silicon environments. This team is also responsible for firmware transformation initiatives to propel the firmware organization to the next level. Working in this team is an excellent career chance to create a big difference where contributions will get noticed widely.
THE PERSON:
To be successful in this role, you will have strong firmware development background and outstanding technical knowledge, complemented with problem solving and organization skills, communication skills. Hardware experience and knowledge is a strong asset in this deeply embedded application.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Contribute to firmware for supporting next generation interconnect technologies both for AMD proprietary and industry standards like PCIe, CXL, MCTP, UBM, and USB4.
- Engage as a teammate and work closely with multi-functional teams such as BIOS, power management, architecture, design and verification on delivery of integrated firmware solutions.
- Develop low level firmware for embedded systems in an RTOS environment.
- Engage in pre-silicon validation activities such as co-simulation with IP and SOC emulation
- Support post- silicon enablement and production cycle efforts
- Develop and support full design cycle of embedded firmware solutions including pre-si, post-si and production.
PREFERRED EXPERIENCE:
- Specialist in C, strong in C++ or Python
- Hands on experience with end-to-end Firmware from pre to post-silicon and production cycle.
- Demonstrated proficiencies with firmware lab debug, triaging and implementation of bug fixes for silicon bring-up, through production
- Experience in device driver or embedded firmware development
- Experience with Zephyr RTOS and communication protocols
- Well versed in software engineering practices
- Understanding of hardware and software system integration
- Experience with FW integration testing and debug in pre and post silicon
- Comfortable in Linux build environment
- Excellent verbal communication and written, presentation skills
- Ability to work independently under tight deadlines with minimal direction.
ACADEMIC CREDENTIALS:
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical/Computer Engineering/Engineering Science or Computer Science.
EMPLOYMENT DURATION:
- Fixed term contract for 12 months, with possibility to be extended or converted to an indefinite contract.
LOCATION:
- Belgrade or Nis, Serbia
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.
THE ROLE:
This is an excellent opportunity to work on a growing team passionate about firmware that is important to all of AMD’s product lines spanning from server to semi-custom ASICs. As member of the ICT Firmware Engineering Team you will be part of the development group supporting cutting edge interconnect technology in both pre and post silicon environments. This team is also responsible for firmware transformation initiatives to propel the firmware organization to the next level. Working in this team is an excellent career chance to create a big difference where contributions will get noticed widely.
THE PERSON:
To be successful in this role, you will have strong firmware development background and outstanding technical knowledge, complemented with problem solving and organization skills, communication skills. Hardware experience and knowledge is a strong asset in this deeply embedded application.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Contribute to firmware for supporting next generation interconnect technologies both for AMD proprietary and industry standards like PCIe, CXL, MCTP, UBM, and USB4.
- Engage as a teammate and work closely with multi-functional teams such as BIOS, power management, architecture, design and verification on delivery of integrated firmware solutions.
- Develop low level firmware for embedded systems in an RTOS environment.
- Engage in pre-silicon validation activities such as co-simulation with IP and SOC emulation
- Support post- silicon enablement and production cycle efforts
- Develop and support full design cycle of embedded firmware solutions including pre-si, post-si and production.
PREFERRED EXPERIENCE:
- Specialist in C, strong in C++ or Python
- Hands on experience with end-to-end Firmware from pre to post-silicon and production cycle.
- Demonstrated proficiencies with firmware lab debug, triaging and implementation of bug fixes for silicon bring-up, through production
- Experience in device driver or embedded firmware development
- Experience with Zephyr RTOS and communication protocols
- Well versed in software engineering practices
- Understanding of hardware and software system integration
- Experience with FW integration testing and debug in pre and post silicon
- Comfortable in Linux build environment
- Excellent verbal communication and written, presentation skills
- Ability to work independently under tight deadlines with minimal direction.
ACADEMIC CREDENTIALS:
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical/Computer Engineering/Engineering Science or Computer Science.
EMPLOYMENT DURATION:
- Fixed term contract for 12 months, with possibility to be extended or converted to an indefinite contract.
LOCATION:
- Belgrade or Nis, Serbia
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.