BIOS Engineer

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At AMD we push the boundaries of what is possible. We believe in changing the world for the better by driving innovation in high-performance computing graphics and visualization technologies building blocks for gaming immersive platforms and the data center.

Developing great technology takes more than talent: it takes amazing people who understand collaboration respect and who will go the extra mile to achieve unthinkable results. It takes people who have the passion and desire to disrupt the status quo push boundaries deliver innovation and change the world. If you have this type of passion we invite you to take a look at the opportunities available to come join our team.

MTS Software Development Engineer (BIOS Firmware)

THE ROLE:

AMD SCBU BIOS/Firmware team is part of SCBU Software team and be responsible to deliver Design develop and debug BIOS (System Software) UEFI Firmware VBIOS or Memory Firmware for internal/external systems and platforms that use AMD APU/CPU AMD chipset and 3rd party chipsets. You will be working with the global pre-silicon and post-silicon teams on BIOS/Firmware development and debugging related areas.

THE PERSON:

Has knowledge about ACPI USB PCIE SATA and other PC industry standard with solid software development skill as well as BIOS/Firmware UEFI/EDKII development experience. Has good communication skills and be able to work both independently and in a team.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Design develop and debug BIOS (System Software) UEFI Firmware VBIOS or Memory Firmware for internal/external systems and platforms that use AMD APU/CPU AMD chipset and 3rd party chipsets.
• Participant in day-to-day BIOS development work using PC assembly and C languages; will need to interact with internal organizations BIOS vendors and customers.
• Comfortable working with PC hardware and platform issues
• Must have strong system debugging skills
• Design BIOS features required by AMD APU/CPU and chipset.
• Develop BIOS features for AMD new platforms designed in house or externally; sustain existing BIOS; debug BIOS and system related issues.
• Assist APU/CPU validation platform validation and debug engineers to develop/debug system and silicon issues.
• Provide consultation to internal and external customers regarding AMD features and programming requirements.

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE:

• MTS candidate: BS-CS/BS-EE with at least 7 years experience for Bachelor or 5 years experience for Master with BIOS firmware or system software development
• Sr. Engineer candidate: BS-CS/BS-EE with at least 5 years experience for Bachelor or 3 years experience for Master with BIOS firmware or system software development
• Strong Knowledge about ACPI USB PCIE SATA and other PC industry standard
• Good at X86 assembly and C language
• Familiar with at least one BIOS code base (AMI Insyde or UDK open source).
• Strong leadership and communication skills
• UEFI experience is required
• Experience in Memory development/tuning is a plus.
• Experience in ARM development is a plus.
• Experience in BSP development/Boot loader (uBoot)/CoreBoot is a plus
• Experience in encryption / decryption firmware development is a plus.
• Experience in BIOS related tools development is a plus.
• Experience in Video BIOS development is a plus.
• Fluent in both written and spoken English.

ACADEMIC CREDENTIALS:

• Bachelor or Master major in EE CS or related area

LOCATION:

• Shanghai Pudong Zhangjiang

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Requisition Number:141106
Country/Region/Location:ChinaState/Province:ShanghaiCity:Shanghai
Job Function:Design