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Software Engineer – Driver & Firmware Development

AMD

Software Engineer – Driver & Firmware Development

AMD

MARKHAM

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On-site

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Full-time

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1mo ago

Benefits & Perks

Team events and activities

Competitive salary and equity package

Flexible work arrangements

Parental leave

Equity

Flexible Hours

Parental Leave

Required Skills

Python

PostgreSQL

JavaScript

WHAT YOU DO AT AMD CHANGES EVERYTHING:

At AMD, our mission is to build great products that accelerate next-generation computing experiences—from AI and data centers, to PCs, gaming and embedded systems. Grounded in a culture of innovation and collaboration, we believe real progress comes from bold ideas, human ingenuity and a shared passion to create something extraordinary. When you join AMD, you’ll discover the real differentiator is our culture. We push the limits of innovation to solve the world’s most important challenges—striving for execution excellence, while being direct, humble, collaborative, and inclusive of diverse perspectives. Join us as we shape the future of AI and beyond.  Together, we advance your career.THE ROLE:
AMD is looking for a specialized software engineer who is passionate about implementing cutting‑edge device drivers and firmware. You will be a member of a core team of incredibly talented industry specialists and will work with the very latest hardware and software technology.

THE PERSON: The ideal candidate is passionate about software engineering and possesses leadership skills to drive new development and issue resolution in a cross‑functional team. They should be able to communicate effectively and work efficiently with different teams across AMD.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Work with AMD’s software and firmware development team to develop new features and improve products.
  • Become a subject matter expert in low‑level driver and firmware development.
  • Stay informed about software and hardware trends and innovations, particularly in algorithms and architecture.
  • Participate in new ASIC, operating system, and technology bring‑ups.
  • Debug and fix existing issues while researching more efficient approaches to accomplish the same work.
  • Develop strong technical relationships with peers and partners.

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE:

  • Strong knowledge of virtualization technology and architecture across multiple platforms.

  • Relevant experience and knowledge of GPU virtualization and operating system architecture are highly recommended.

  • Ability to set up operating systems and development environments without supervision.

  • Extensive experience coding and debugging with AI code‑assist tools.

  • Strong programming background, with C and C++ required.

  • Ability to write high‑quality code with strong attention to detail.

  • Experience with modern concurrent programming and threading APIs.

  • Experience in Windows, Linux, and VMware operating system development.

  • Familiarity with software development processes and tools such as debuggers, source‑code control systems (including GitHub), and profilers.

  • Effective communication and problem‑solving skills.

ACADEMIC CREDENTIALS:

  • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or an equivalent field.

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.

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About AMD

AMD

AMD

Public

A semiconductor company that designs and develops graphics units, processors, and media solutions

10,001+

Employees

Santa Clara

Headquarters

Reviews

3.5

25 reviews

Work Life Balance

3.2

Compensation

4.1

Culture

3.6

Career

3.4

Management

3.1

65%

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Pros

Good compensation and benefits

Positive work environment

Great management and coworkers

Cons

Poor work life balance

Micromanagement and excessive tracking

Too much pressure and workload

Salary Ranges

6 data points

L2

L3

L4

L5

L6

M3

M4

M5

M6

L2 · Chief of Staff L2

0 reports

$116,415

total / year

Base

$46,566

Stock

$58,208

Bonus

$11,642

$81,491

$151,340

Interview Experience

5 interviews

Difficulty

3.6

/ 5

Duration

14-28 weeks

Offer Rate

60%

Experience

Positive 20%

Neutral 20%

Negative 60%

Interview Process

1

Application Review

2

Recruiter Screen

3

Technical Phone Screen

4

Technical Interview

5

Hiring Manager Interview

6

Offer

Common Questions

Coding/Algorithm

Technical Knowledge

Behavioral/STAR

Past Experience

System Design