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Firmware Engineer – GPU & SOC Architecture

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Canada , Markham

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IT - Software Development

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121280.00 - 181920.00 CAD / Year
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Job Description:

The focus of this role is to be the technical lead on assigned projects for the implementation of AMD FW for new features and products and performance improvements for AMD’s graphics processor IP within the Software / Firmware MEC / CP uCode design and development environment for our next generation Machine Intelligence GPUs. This is an important role that will drive deliverables for new products to meet market and Customer requirements.

Job Responsibility:

  • Design, develop, debug, verify and/or validate firmware, software and/or hardware
  • Participant in day-to-day firmware development work
  • Provide consultation to internal and external customers regarding AMD features and programming requirements

Requirements:

  • Proficient in writing efficient firmware in assembly or C language, including use of a source control system
  • Proficient in debugging firmware and RTL code using simulation tools, including the ability to determine if the root cause of a failing test is the Firmware, hardware, or test
  • Experienced in RTL level ASIC design
  • Experience in Verilog, System Verilog, and working in the Windows and Linux environment
  • Bachelors or Masters degree (preferred) in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or equivalent

Nice to have:

  • Strong general Firmware, Software and/or Micro-code architecture and design experience, ideally working with a variety of micro controllers
  • Graphics IP / SOC experience and/or understanding of the graphics command pipeline a definite asset
  • Machine Intelligence, Machine Learning, AI algorithm design / development / understanding a definite asset
  • Willingness and ability to mentor and guide junior team members through complex design and development tasks
  • Strong drive to offer alternative solutions to tough technical problems
  • Experience in triaging and debugging test failures in both simulation, emulation, and silicon environments

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
December 17, 2025

Employment Type:
Fulltime
Work Type:
Hybrid work
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