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ADVANCE THE WORLD.\nAt AMD, we believe technology has the power to solve the world’s most important challenges. From advancing healthcare and scientific discovery to powering AI and the technologies people rely on every day, innovation at AMD is shaping the future.\nWhether you’re designing next-gen processors, enabling AI breakthroughs, or bringing leading edge products to market, every role at AMD contributes to something bigger - technology that moves the world forward. Join us and, together, we’ll advance your career.\nTHE ROLE:\nThis 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.\nTHE PERSON:\nTo 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.\nKEY RESPONSIBILITIES:\nContribute to firmware for supporting next generation interconnect technologies both for AMD proprietary and industry standards like PCIe, CXL, MCTP, UBM, and USB4.\nEngage 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.\nDevelop low level firmware for embedded systems in an RTOS environment.\nEngage in pre-silicon validation activities such as co-simulation with IP and SOC emulation\nSupport post- silicon enablement and production cycle efforts\nDevelop and support full design cycle of embedded firmware solutions including pre-si, post-si and production.\nPREFERRED EXPERIENCE:\nSpecialist in C, strong in C++ or Python\nHands on experience with end-to-end Firmware from pre to post-silicon and production cycle.\nDemonstrated proficiencies with firmware lab debug, triaging and implementation of bug fixes for silicon bring-up, through production\nExperience in device driver or embedded firmware development \nExperience with Zephyr RTOS and communication protocols\nWell versed in software engineering practices\nUnderstanding of hardware and software system integration\nExperience with FW integration testing and debug in pre and post silicon\nComfortable in Linux build environment\nExcellent verbal communication and written, presentation skills\nAbility to work independently under tight deadlines with minimal direction.\nACADEMIC CREDENTIALS:\nBachelor's degree in Electrical/Computer Engineering/Engineering Science or Computer Science.\nEMPLOYMENT DURATION:\nFixed term contract for 12 months, with possibility to be extended or converted to an indefinite contract. \nLOCATION:\nBelgrade or Nis, Serbia \nBenefits offered are described: AMD benefits at a glance.\nAMD 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.\nAMD may use Artificial Intelligence to help screen, assess or select applicants for this position. AMD’s “Responsible AI Policy” is available here.\n\nThis posting is for an existing vacancy.\nTHE ROLE:\nThis 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.\nTHE PERSON:\nTo 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.\nKEY RESPONSIBILITIES:\nContribute to firmware for supporting next generation interconnect technologies both for AMD proprietary and industry standards like PCIe, CXL, MCTP, UBM, and USB4.\nEngage 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.\nDevelop low level firmware for embedded systems in an RTOS environment.\nEngage in pre-silicon validation activities such as co-simulation with IP and SOC emulation\nSupport post- silicon enablement and production cycle efforts\nDevelop and support full design cycle of embedded firmware solutions including pre-si, post-si and production.\nPREFERRED EXPERIENCE:\nSpecialist in C, strong in C++ or Python\nHands on experience with end-to-end Firmware from pre to post-silicon and production cycle.\nDemonstrated proficiencies with firmware lab debug, triaging and implementation of bug fixes for silicon bring-up, through production\nExperience in device driver or embedded firmware development \nExperience with Zephyr RTOS and communication protocols\nWell versed in software engineering practices\nUnderstanding of hardware and software system integration\nExperience with FW integration testing and debug in pre and post silicon\nComfortable in Linux build environment\nExcellent verbal communication and written, presentation skills\nAbility to work independently under tight deadlines with minimal direction.\nACADEMIC CREDENTIALS:\nBachelor's degree in Electrical/Computer Engineering/Engineering Science or Computer Science.\nEMPLOYMENT DURATION:\nFixed term contract for 12 months, with possibility to be extended or converted to an indefinite contract. \nLOCATION:\nBelgrade or Nis, Serbia \nBenefits offered are described: AMD benefits at a glance.\nAMD does not accept unsolicited resumes from headhunters, recruitment agencies, or fee-based recruitment services. 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