Bios & Firmware Architect Job at AMD (Bangalore)

Principal Firmware Architect - Hyperscale & AI Rack-Based Compute Systems

The Principal Firmware Architect will be responsible for architecting server and...

Location

United States , Georgetown

Salary:

Not provided

Sanmina

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Proficiency in one or more of the following: AMI BMC FW, OpenBMC FW, HP iLO, Dell iDRAC, UEFI FW (BIOS)
Experience with DMTF standards such as MCTP, NC‑SI, PLDM, OVF, Redfish, SPDM
Knowledge of security protocols, Root of Trust, and secure design principles
Experience with operating systems and driver design/usage
Strong background in Intel/AMD/ARM/GPU platform architectures
Strong understanding of Baseboard Management Controller (BMC) functionality, telemetry, and controls
Working knowledge of server operating systems including Windows Server (2016, 2019, 2022) and Linux (CentOS, Ubuntu, Fedora, SUSE)
Knowledge of virtualization technologies (VMware, Citrix, Microsoft)
Understanding of software driver implementation, IP schemas, and network protocols
Demonstrated ability to learn and apply new technologies

Job Responsibility

Develop long‑term hyperscale server firmware and security technology strategies based on customer needs
Develop, test, debug, and optimize firmware for ZT hyperscale compute/storage products and proof of concepts
Drive adoption of firmware development strategies internally and externally
Collaborate directly with customers on new firmware architectures for compute servers, storage servers, and add‑on cards
Solve performance and operational challenges to deliver business value through ZT firmware
Contribute firmware and security content to System Architecture Specifications for ZT server products
Build long‑term technical relationships within the firmware technology ecosystem to influence next‑generation server design
Align with customers and partners on security requirements and guide ZT engineering teams accordingly
Participate in in‑depth security reviews and drive compliance with industry standards
Engage in industry forums, workgroups, and consortiums related to firmware and security initiatives

What we offer

Competitive base salary
Performance-based annual bonus eligibility
401(k) retirement savings plan
Tuition reimbursement for eligible education programs
Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage with access to leading providers
Mental health resources and employee wellness support programs
Company-paid life and disability insurance
Paid time off (PTO) and company-paid holidays
Parental leave and family care support programs
Structured training programs and on-the-job learning opportunities

Principal Technical Program Manager (Quantum Hardware and Firmware Systems)

Microsoft Quantum team is dedicated to developing the first scalable, fault-tole...

Location

United States , Redmond

Salary:

139900.00 - 274800.00 USD / Year

Microsoft Corporation

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree AND 6+ years experience in quantum information, physics, materials science, electrical engineering, hardware systems, engineering, or related technical fields OR equivalent experience
3+ years of experience managing cross-functional and/or cross-team projects.
Ability to meet Microsoft, customer and/or government security screening requirements are required for this role. These requirements include, but are not limited to the following specialized security screenings:Microsoft Cloud Background Check: This position will be required to pass the Microsoft Cloud Background Check upon hire/transfer and every two years thereafter.
Citizenship & Citizenship Verification: This role will require access to information that is controlled for export under export control regulations, potentially under the U.S. International Traffic in Arms Regulations or Export Administration Regulations, the EU Dual Use Regulation, and/or other export control regulations. As a condition of employment, the successful candidate will be required to provide proof of citizenship, U.S. permanent residency, or other protected status (e.g., under 8 U.S.C. § 1324b(a)(3)) for assessment of eligibility to access the export-controlled information. To meet this legal requirement, and as a condition of employment, the successful candidate's citizenship will be verified with a valid passport. Lawful permanent residents, refugees, and asylees may verify status using other documents, where applicable.
Ability to leverage AI tools to drive innovation and efficiency (e.g., performance modeling and analysis, research gathering, day to day task automation).
Apply AI to accelerate engineering and lab workflows. Design and build AI agents/copilots that assist with experiment setup, log triage, measurement report generation, protocol templating, and knowledge retrieval (e.g., instrument manuals, design docs).
Evaluate agentic solutions with measurable metrics and humanintheloop safeguards following Microsoft Responsible AI requirements for generative AI.
10+ years of experience owning and managing multi-year, highly complex hardware and firmware product portfolios involving deep-tech or first-of-a-kind technologies, including board bring-up, System-on-Chip (SoC) bring-up, BIOS and driver development, Application Specific Integrated Circuits (ASICs), Field Programmable Gate Arrays (FPGAs), quantum systems, advanced chip packaging, cryoelectronics, or other high-reliability hardware.
Experience managing firmware and hardware product development across the full lifecycle, including R&D, system integration, hardware-software integration, new-technology introduction, and technology transfer from R&D into scaled engineering and manufacturing, including hardware quality systems and development or auditing of test and validation protocols.
Experience with hands-on firmware, low-level systems, or advanced hardware R&D, including BIOS, drivers, embedded systems, quantum device development, quantum error correction, measurement/control systems, or similar advanced hardware domains.

Job Responsibility

Drive Program Execution: Lead comprehensive program management for pivotal quantum hardware initiatives. Oversee all phases, including concept development, engineering design, prototyping, validation, operational scaling, and ongoing delivery. Collaborate closely with system architects, research scientists, and hardware engineers to ensure successful outcomes for each project
Strategic Planning & Roadmapping: Work with program management leadership, engineering teams, and executive stakeholders to develop and maintain a clear roadmap for hardware platform advancement. Align technical milestones, allocate resources, manage schedules, and address risks to support Microsoft Quantum’s overarching long-term goals
Cross-Disciplinary Coordination: Facilitate collaboration and alignment among teams specializing in quantum device physics, cryoelectronics, materials science, hardware control, manufacturing, supply chain, integration, and cloud hardware operations. Ensure that integrated efforts result in reliable and scalable hardware solutions
Supplier & Partner Engagement: Manage relationships with external foundries, research laboratories, equipment vendors, and strategic partners. Foster cross-company collaboration, establish clear requirements, and ensure compliance with Microsoft’s standards for quality, safety, and data security
Risk Management: Identify, monitor, and mitigate technical, scheduling, and operational risks throughout program execution. Apply continuous improvement strategies and adjust programs in response to lessons learned and evolving technology trends
Agile Delivery: Oversee Agile program processes and ceremonies, promote transparency by conducting regular reviews and updates, and proactively remove obstacles to ensure timely achievement of critical deliverables
Customer Focus: Incorporate feedback from internal and pilot customers—including researchers, manufacturing partners, and Azure Quantum platform teams—to guide improvements in hardware and processes
Executive Communication: Develop concise, data-driven reports and executive updates that communicate program status, milestones, risks, dependencies, and impact, upholding Microsoft’s high standards for stakeholder engagement and reporting
Embody our culture and values

Fulltime

Staff Verification Engineer

We are looking for an experienced Verification Engineer to join our team for cut...

Location

Singapore , Singapore

Salary:

Not provided

AMD

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Bachelor's or Master's degree in related discipline
Advanced knowledge of SystemVerilog, UVM, C/C++, and scripting languages like Python/Perl
Developed and implemented SystemVerilog and UVM based testbenches, simulation environments, and functional coverage models for DDR5 and LPDDR5 systems
Worked closely with hardware, firmware, and software teams to align on system-level memory architecture, identify potential integration issues, and define validation requirements early in the design phase
Built VIPs and BFMs for memory interfaces from scratch (preferrable)
GLS, NLP, XPROP simulation experience is preferable
Strong proficiency in system verilog assertions, constraints and coverage
Worked in formal verification methods, with proven record of tool usage beyond the standard apps
Excellent communication, management, and presentation skills

Job Responsibility

Work with a team verification engineers in the development and execution of verification plan for DDR5, LPDDR5, and DFI memory systems in server products
Comprehend the PHY's interaction in the complete system which includes HW (Silicon), FW, BIOS & SW and ensure that FW, BIOS & SW are aligned to enable all features of the memory interface
Understand RTL and micro-architecture sufficiently to engage in cross functional discussions with IP/Domain architects and Design engineers for planning and debug
Knowledge sharing and other contributions to verification methodology
Support Post-Si teams for Product Performance, Power and functional issues debug/resolution

Senior Uefi/Bios Firmware Engineer

We are seeking an engineer to join our team that will thrive in a fast-paced wor...

Location

India , Bangalore

Salary:

Not provided

AMD

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

12+ years experience in hands on firmware development in emulation, simulation and post-silicon environment. Emulation experience is mandatory
Strong with C language programming
Good understanding and experience with BIOS, power management and PCIe
Good knowledge SoC power management – CPU/Device power states, hot-plug etc
Security Firmware experience
Good knowledge about silicon security subsystem / policy, root of trust, TPM/fTPM, Widevine
Good knowledge of trusted applications and handshake
Experience with memory recognition and configuration code
Experience with hardware debug tools
Good understanding of DDR4, DDR5, NVDIMM

Job Responsibility

Design, develop, and debug firmware for internal/external systems and platforms that use AMD APU/CPU
Design firmware features required by AMD APU/CPU
Participant in day-to-day firmware development work using C language
will need to interact with internal organizations, vendors, and partners
Develop firmware features for AMD new platforms crafted in house or externally
support existing firmware for customer escalations and debug firmware and system related issues
Assist APU/CPU validation, platform validation, and debug engineers to develop/debug system and silicon issues
Collaborate with core firmware teams and ensuring Embedded requirements are addressed
Work with Platform Firmware Organization (PFO) in conjunction with Embedded segment architects to meet product requirements
Review key firmware requirement / enhancement inputs pertaining to focused Embedded markets

Fulltime

Manager Software Systems Design

We are seeking a dynamic Engineering Manager to join our team who will lead and ...

Location

India , Bangalore

Salary:

Not provided

AMD

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

16+ years overall experience in field of firmware development and desired 5+ years of experience in leading a development team with 7+ members
Strong understanding of C language programming
Good understanding and experience with BIOS, power management and PCIe
Good knowledge SoC power management – CPU/Device power states, hot-plug etc
Security Firmware experience
Good knowledge about silicon security subsystem / policy, root of trust, TPM/fTPM, Widevine
Good knowledge of trusted applications and handshake
Experience with memory recognition and configuration technologies
Experience with hardware debug tools
Good understanding of DDR4, DDR5, NVDIMM

Job Responsibility

Lead firmware team that deliver power management, security and platform memory setup firmwares
Plan, track and deliver all firmware deliverables
Participate in Design, develop, and debug firmware for internal/external systems and platforms that use AMD APU/CPU
Participate in Design of firmware features required by AMD APU/CPU
Interact with internal organizations, vendors, and partners
Deliver firmware features for AMD new platforms crafted in house or externally
Support existing firmware for customer escalations and debug firmware and system related issues
Oversee APU/CPU validation, platform validation, and debug engineers to develop/debug system and silicon issues
Collaborate with core firmware teams and ensuring Embedded requirements are addressed
Work with Platform Firmware Organization (PFO) in conjunction with Embedded segment architects to meet product requirements

Fulltime

System Software Architect

We are seeking a System Software Architect to join our team that will thrive in ...

Location

India , Bangalore

Salary:

Not provided

AMD

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

20+ years' experience in BIOS/UEFI or low-level firmware architecture and development
Deep expertise in: UEFI/BIOS architecture (boot phases, drivers, DXE/PEI concepts)
Linux Kernel and Real Time OS
Low-level CPU/platform initialization flows
ACPI/SMBIOS concepts and OS handoff behavior
Debugging complex boot issues across HW/FW/OS
Strong understanding of platform fundamentals: Memory subsystems bring-up, training, and error handling
IO initialization and enumeration (PCIe stack, device discovery)
Power management and performance tradeoffs
Proven cross-functional leadership and ability to drive technical decisions across teams

Job Responsibility

Own the end-to-end BIOS/UEFI and platform firmware architecture for one or more SoC/platform programs
Define modular firmware design principles: portability, scalability, observability, update safety, and maintainability
Establish the firmware roadmap aligned with product strategy, platform requirements, and silicon capabilities
Lead architecture reviews and ensure alignment across firmware components
Architect and drive platform boot sequences
Enable pre-silicon firmware to bring-up
Partner with validation and silicon bring-up teams on root cause analysis across HW/FW/SW boundaries
Define and implement secure platform foundations: Secure Boot chain of trust, firmware authentication, measured boot
Firmware update security, rollback prevention, anti-tamper
Security event logging and policy enforcement

Systems Architect

AMD's Adaptive and Embedded Computing Group is expanding rapidly, aiming to be t...

Location

United States , San Jose

Salary:

229600.00 - 344400.00 USD / Year

AMD

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Strong understanding of x86 architecture
Background in technologies, technical standards, and system architectures of embedded applications and use cases for one or more of the following market segments: Networking, Security, Storage, Automotive, Robotics, Industrial, Aerospace/Defense
Hands-on development experience with CPUs/GPUs/FPGAs, middleware, system-level drivers (BSP, HAL, kernel), firmware/BIOS
Deep knowledge of Linux OS and systems programming
Experience with virtualization and hypervisors
Strong C/C++ development and scripting skills (Python)
Broad system-level experience spanning processors, platforms, BIOS, firmware, AI/ML, applications and frameworks like DPDK, SPDK
AI/Deep Learning experience is a significant plus
Ability to connect cross-domain technical dots and maintain a strong systems viewpoint
Customer-facing experience with a record of enabling successful product development

Job Responsibility

Research, define, and drive system level solutions for future products targeting one or more of the following market segments: Networking, Security, Storage, Automotive, Robotics, Industrial, Aerospace/Defense
Serve as the overall systems engineer for strategic customer accounts, often across multiple programs
Perform gap analysis and lead solutions architecting for pre-design win engagements to influence and secure wins
Translate customer needs into actionable technical requirements across domains and components
Provide hands on leadership throughout execution of customer development programs, solving complex technical problems and ensuring cross domain alignment
Ensure customer designs make optimal architectural choices to achieve best possible performance on AMD platforms
Build PoCs, demos, and use case optimizations
collaborate with ecosystem partners to deliver complete solutions
Define and develop reference designs to showcase solution value
Stay current on industry trends and feed insights into AMD's roadmap planning

Fulltime

Ai/ml Solutions Architect

This highly visible role directly impacts customer success and the overall growt...

Location

United States , Austin; San Jose

Salary:

163200.00 - 244800.00 USD / Year

AMD

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Strong understanding of x86 architecture and GPU architecture
Strong expertise in AI/ML, the various frameworks (e.g. ONNX-RT, PyTorch, Tensorflow ), whole software stacks, various open ML models (e.g. Llama, Qwen), optimized inferencing using CPU, GPU and accelerators
Background in technologies, technical standards, and system architectures of embedded applications and use cases for one or more of the following market segments: Networking, Security, Storage, Automotive, Robotics, Industrial, Aerospace/Defense
Hands‑on development experience with CPUs/GPUs/FPGAs, middleware, system‑level drivers (BSP, HAL, kernel), firmware/BIOS
Deep knowledge of Linux OS and systems programming
Experience with virtualization and hypervisors
Strong C/C++ development and scripting skills (Python)
Broad system‑level experience spanning processors, platforms, BIOS, firmware, AI/ML, applications and frameworks like DPDK, SPDK
AI/Deep Learning experience is mandatory
Ability to connect cross‑domain technical dots and maintain a strong systems viewpoint

Job Responsibility

Research, define, and drive AMD CPU/GPU/NPU based AI/ML solutions targeting one or more of the following market segments: Networking, Security, Storage, Automotive, Robotics, Industrial, Aerospace/Defense
Develop high performance and efficient Edge AI solutions
Benchmark, analyze and optimize performance results using standard AI frameworks, open ML models and custom models
Serve as an AI and performance expert and/or solutions architect for strategic customer engagements
Perform gap analysis and lead solutions architecting for pre–design‑win engagements to influence and secure wins
Translate customer needs into actionable technical requirements across domains and components
Provide hands‑on leadership throughout execution of customer development programs, solving complex technical problems and ensuring cross‑domain alignment
Ensure customer designs make optimal architectural choices to achieve best‑possible performance on AMD platforms
Build PoCs, demos, and use‑case optimizations
collaborate with ecosystem partners to deliver complete solutions

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