Sr. Software Development Engineer Job Listing at AMD in Markham, ON (Job ID 56189-en-us)

Description

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SENIOR SOFTWARE DEVELOPMENT ENGINEER  

THE ROLE: 

AMD is looking for a senior software engineer to join our growing team. As a key contributor you will be part of a leading team to drive and enhance AMD's abilities to deliver the highest quality, industry-leading technologies to market.  

THE PERSON: 

The ideal candidate possesses an innovative and problem-solving mindset, has a keen eye for Software engineering development, and is diligent and passionate about Technology. A successful candidate will need to employ strong knowledge in computer technologies, leadership skills in technical areas, and SW engineering expertise as well as a strong ability to compete effectively in a fast-paced, relevant environment while working with different teams of engineers and collaborators. 

Security Team Overview:
The Software Security Team is responsible for development and enablement of Platform and Content security features across the software stack including device drivers, firmware, and application level interfaces.    The group is responsible for supporting the entire range of AMD products including APUs, CPUs, GPUs and Custom SOC, enabling customers to build competitive solutions.  

What you will do as part of this team:
As a member of the Software Security Engineering group you will participate in all aspects of development life cycle.  Driving enablement of security centric features across wide range of AMD SOCs, focusing on development of embedded firmware, boot loaders, and content security. 

Key Responsibilities:

• Design, implement and validate embedded firmware enabling a wide range of security features
• Develop new software features and enhancements within pre & post silicon environments
• Engage as an active team player, leverage AGILE methodologies to drive cross team development, provide leadership to junior developers and always ready to take on new challenges
• Participate in design reviews, quality improvements and architectural discussions

Required Skills:

• 2+ years of hands on experience with low level development in C / C++
• Experience with embedded firmware development on ARM, RISC-V or x86 microprocessors
• Familiarity with pre-silicon validation on FPGAs or simulation environments along with ASIC bring-up
• Knowledge of Cryptography, DRM & Platform Security concepts
• Strong communications skills: verbal, written and interpersonal
• University degree in Computer Science, Engineering or related discipline
  
  

Beneficial Skills:

• Familiarity with pre-silicon validation and ASIC bring-up
• Well versed in software engineering practices to drive timely execution and long term sustainability
• Ability to work independently under tight deadlines, responding to changing business and technical conditions with minimal direction

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.