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Firmware Engineer
@ Advanced Micro Devices, Inc
Vancouver, British Columbia
Overview
Advanced Micro Devices, Inc (AMD) is hiring a full-time Firmware Engineer for its Memory Subsystem architecture modeling team in Vancouver, BC or Markham, ON. The role builds memory PHY and Memory Controller models used for firmware development and boot loader verification, requiring C/C++ firmware coding and pre- and post-silicon debugging. Multi-site collaboration is part of the role.
Responsibilities:
- Build memory PHY and Memory Controller architecture models
- Develop and debug firmware on simulation, emulation, FPGA and real hardware
- Support firmware development and boot loader verification
- Debug and triage firmware and lab bring-up issues
Requirements summary:
- Bachelor's or graduate degree in Electrical or Computer Engineering
- Excellent knowledge of C++, C and a scripting language
- Pre- and post-silicon firmware experience
- Experience with DDR/JEDEC IP, DDR PHY or memory controller firmware
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-09-28
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-09
- Source record updated
- 2026-10-16
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Job details
| Department | Engineering |
| Hours per week | 40 (estimated) |
| Work setting | Office, Laboratory |
| Position | Mostly sitting |
| Physical demands | physical low · computer high |
| Languages | English |
| Education | Bachelor’s degree (required), Master’s degree (required), Doctorate (required) |
| Fields of study | Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering |
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FIRMWARE ENGINEER
THE ROLE:
As a member of the Memory Subsystem architecture modeling team, you will help build the next memory PHY and Memory Controller models used for firmware development and boot loader verification. The architecture models are reusable IPs and their variances are used in many AMD products including graphic, client, and servers. It is a challenging position that involves working at a fast pace of innovation on the cutting edge of technology.
THE PERSON:
You have interested in architecture model development, testing as well as firmware coding. You are a team player who has excellent communication skills, strong analytical and problem-solving skills and willing to learn and ready to take on problems. A global mindset and ability to work in multi-site environment are keys to being successful in this role.
KEY RESPONSIBILTIES:
- Excellent knowledge of C++, C, and any scripting language
- Ability to adapt learn new toolsets and framework.
- Pre-silicon and post-silicon experience developing and debugging firmware, both on simulation/emulation/FPGA platforms and real hardware.
- Experience with DDR/JEDEC standard IP, DDR PHY, or Memory Controller firmware development.
- Strong understanding of computer organization/architecture.
PREFERRED EXPERIENCE:
- Knowledge of System C, Verilog and Python.
- VCS simulation and debug experience.
- Strong understanding of memory controllers, PHYs, and dram protocols.
- Applied knowledge of JEDEC standards in relationship to firmware development and debug.
- Laboratory experience, including the use of equipment: oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, etc. to debug and triage firmware and lab bring up issues.
EDUCATION:
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical or Computer Engineering and relevant experience, or
- Master's or PhD degree in Electrical or Computer Engineering with relevant experience.
LOCATION:
- Vancouver, BC or Markham, ON Canada
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