Baseboard Management Controller (BMC)

AMDs Server Core Firmware team (SPSE India) is looking for a Senior Firmware Engineer to design, develop, debug, and integrate firmware solutions for components in the AMD SOC. The engineer will be responsible for the component firmware internal release process, resolving complex issues on pre-production products, developing high quality solutions, and aligning efforts across engineering teams within AMD.Closely collaborate with peer development and QA teams, architecture, customer support and product line management. As a key member of the software/firmware development team, contribute to the vision and strategy of continuous integration, improved development processes, quality and productivity improvements.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• OpenBMC developers

  needs expertise in embedded Linux, C++, Yocto, networking (IPMI/Redfish), and security.
• Familiarity with D-Bus, SystemD, and device tree configuration.
• Work across engineering teams and subject areas spanning silicon, firmware, hardware, and software
• Coordinate debug of issues and drive them to closure
• Pull together meetings, set up clear agendas and follow up on action items
• Proactively drive continuous improvement for post-silicon power and performance activities
• Must be a self-starter, and able to independently drive tasks to completion

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE:

• Experience in Platform Manageability architecture and Baseboard management Controllers (BMC)
• Linux & Embedded Systems Experience with Yocto Project, Buildroot, and device drivers
• C & C++ Strong coding skills for kernel modules, daemons, and applications
• D-Bus (Inter-Process Communication) Hands-on experience with sdbusplus, systemd, and dbus services
• Device Tree (DTS/DTSI) Configuring hardware components like SGPIO, I2C, SPI, and GPIO
• Networking (IPMI, Redfish) Developing BMC services, handling IPMI/Redfish APIs
• Security (TPM, Secure Boot) Hardening BMC firmware, implementing measured boot
• U-Boot & Bootloaders Customizing boot sequence, handling secure boot
• SystemD & Daemons Writing systemd services for BMC applications
• Excellent verbal communication and written, presentation skills
• Excellent interpersonal, organizational, analytical, planning, and technical leadership skills
• Experience working in a fast-paced matrixed technical organization and multi-site environment

Role & Responsibilities as a Sr. Firmware Engineer:

• Design, develop, debug, verify and/or validate OpenBMC firmware/ BIOS, software and/or hardware.
• Participate in day-to-day firmware/Software development work with hand-on programming.
• Provide consultation to internal and external customers regarding AMD features and programming requirements.
• Partner with Platform team to bring-up the BIOS and firmware during Embedded SOC bring-up.
• Partner with HW and Silicon validation teams for verification of all embedded features in the Silicon IP.
• Support the triage and debug of critical bugs from OpenBMC and BIOS side that require multi-team interactions.
• Prior years of experience and/or education within the semiconductor industry.
• Experience producing quality firmware.
• Experience working with areas of Memory including DDR3/4/5, HBM, etc.
• Work on software POCs (Proof of Concepts) for early enablement of new technology.