Software Development Engineer

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The Role

We are seeking a highly experienced and technically proficient Firmware Engineer to lead the development & post-si feature enablement and deliverables of SDMA (System Direct Memory Access) FW for next flagship MI project. This role requires deep expertise in embedded systems, low-level firmware, and DMA architecture, with a focus on performance, reliability, and scalability across pre-silicon and post-silicon environments.

The Person

You are passionate about firmware development with creative and effective problem-solving skills, a motivated, self-starter who can work both independently and collaboratively in fast paced environments. You have excellent technical communication, interpersonal and leadership skills.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, debug, verify and/or validate FW, SW(driver)
• Participant in day-to-day firmware development work
• Collaborate closely with hardware engineers to facilitate efficient integration of firmware with new silicon, ensuring robust functionality.
• Write and maintain high-quality, efficient firmware using Assembly, C or other relevant programming languages.
• Extensive experience in debugging and troubleshooting firmware and relevant driver issues
• Lead debugging and bring-up efforts across firmware, driver, and hardware layers, ensuring robust integration and validation
• Review and refine firmware architectures and processes, contributing innovative ideas that improve quality and efficiency.
• Mentor junior engineers and assist with knowledge transfer regarding best practices in firmware and driver development.
• Stay informed about advancements in embedded systems, data center technologies, and relevant industry trends.
  
  
  

Preferred Experience

• Minimum of 6 years of experience in firmware development, with a focus on embedded systems and data center and data transfer technologies.
• Expert level experience producing quality firmware
• Proficient in Assembly and C programming and experienced in low-level hardware interaction and driver development.
• Strong understanding of post-silicon validation processes and methodologies.
• Experience with device driver development for Linux or other operating systems.
• Proven track record of leading firmware projects and mentoring technical teams.
• In-depth complex issue debug and problem solving skills
• GFX and Computing knowledge and skills are definitely valuable asset.
  
  
  

Academic Credentials

• Bachelors or Masters degree in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or equivalent
  
  
  

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