SoC Firmware Security Engineer

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THE ROLE:

Be part of the Firmware Security team and contribute to pre-silicon and post-silicon firmware development. The role touches on HW/FPGA/compiler knowledge to assembly/C programming with a great opportunity to learn about hardware security flow/algorithms and overall SOC.

THE PERSON:

The ideal candidate demonstrates flexibility, strong motivation, and a proven record of meeting aggressive deadlines. They work effectively as part of a team and have a track record of solving critical software problems. Strong interpersonal skills, technical leadership, and the ability to collaborate are essential.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Work with innovative managers and engineers to engineer cutting-edge AMD silicon debug software.

• Participate in all phases of software development as a senior member, including system requirement analysis and coordinating feature design and development with other departments.

• Conduct code reviews, create unit tests, and author detailed documentation related to your work.

• Collaborate with on-site and off-shore teams to deliver the software solution on schedule.

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE:

• Strong background in object-oriented design and programming in C, C++, Java, or C#.

• Experience with hardware or embedded debugging software, including JTAG testing and run-time debugging tools.

• Solid understanding of the software development lifecycle with strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

• Familiarity with processor architectures such as x86, ARM/RISC, and embedded systems.

• Knowledge of system bring-up, DFT, and hardware interfaces such as SPI, I2C, and PCIe.

• Exposure to applied cryptography and security concepts.

• Hands-on experience with lab tools (oscilloscopes, logic analyzers) and FPGA/Verilog environments.

• Proficiency in scripting languages (Python, Ruby, Perl) and familiarity with compiler development or optimization.

• Project planning experience, prior leadership responsibilities, and ability to work with offshore teams.

ACADEMIC CREDENTIALS:

• BS or MS in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or Electrical Engineering preferred.

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