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Role Overview: At AMD, we are on a mission to develop cutting-edge products that enhance next-generation computing experiences across various sectors such as AI, data centers, PCs, gaming, and embedded systems. Fostering a culture of innovation and collaboration, we believe in driving progress through bold ideas, human ingenuity, and a shared passion for creating extraordinary solutions. Joining AMD means embracing a culture that pushes the boundaries of innovation to address the world's most critical challenges while striving for execution excellence and valuing qualities like directness, humility, collaboration, and inclusivity. As part of our team, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the future of AI and beyond, while advancing your career. Key Responsibilities: - Develop, port, debug, and document core firmware support for various DRAM technologies like DDR5, LPDDR5/5x RDIMM, LRDIMM, 3DS, etc., on AMD Desktop, Mobile, and Enterprise SoCs. - Collaborate with emulation/simulation teams during the pre-silicon phase to validate memory hardware and firmware. - Work closely with hardware validation teams to optimize memory signal integrity, enhance performance, and ensure robust feature support. - Assist memory validation teams in debugging from initial power-on to achieve full functionality in a timely manner. - Create custom memory firmware features for both internal and external customers. - Engage with technical leads to grasp firmware scope and ensure timely implementation to meet schedules and milestones. - Collaborate with internal and external teams to maintain a high level of quality and satisfaction throughout the firmware lifecycle. - Demonstrate strong organizational skills, technical acumen, and a proactive attitude to effectively collaborate with geographically dispersed technical teams. - Thrive in fast-paced and dynamic environments, demonstrating a desire to succeed and excel. Qualification Required: - Bachelors or Masters degree (preferred) in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or equivalent with 10-15 years of experience. - Comprehensive understanding of firmware development cycle, integration, and verification/validation for pre-silicon and post-silicon SoC designs. - Proficiency in low-level C programming and debugging for embedded systems. - Ability to systematically troubleshoot complex failure mechanisms at the IP, subsystem, and system levels. - Previous exposure to testing platforms (Simulation and/or Emulation) and involvement in board, processor, or ASIC bring-up. - Sound knowledge of memory industry standards and technologies such as JEDEC, SPD Data, I2C/I3C, DDR4/5, LPDDR4/4x/5/5x UDIMM, RDIMM, LRDIMM, 3DS, ECC, Mode Registers, Self-Refresh, etc. - Experience with DRAM initialization/training algorithms, memory timings, addressing, and overclocking. - Proficiency in debugging memory initialization and training issues, hardware/software interfaces, and complex CPU and firmware problems using JTAG, source code debuggers, and other tools. - Familiarity with source control systems like git/gerrit. - Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to present technical information effectively. (Note: Additional details of the company were not provided in the job description),
