Passionate about firmware development on bare-metal or close to bare-metal environment. Need strong problem-solving skills, with a collaborative can-do attitude. Strong knowledge of computer architecture and low-level programming in C
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES :
- Developing, porting, debugging, and documenting core firmware support for various DRAM technologies including DDR4, LPDDR4 / 4x, DDR5, LPDDR5 / 5x RDIMM, LRDIMM, 3DS, etc., on AMD Desktop, Mobile, and Enterprise SoCs.
- Supporting emulation / simulation teams during pre-silicon phase to validate memory hardware and firmware.
- Working closely with hardware validation teams to optimize memory signal integrity, achieve highest possible performance and robust feature support.
- Assist memory validation teams with debug from initial power-on to achieve full functionality of all features in a timely manner.
- Developing custom memory firmware features for internal and external customers.
- Engage with technical leads to understand firmware scope and work on implementation to meet schedules and milestones.
- Work with internal and external teams to ensure highest level of quality and satisfaction throughout firmware lifecycle.
- Must be well-organized, technically oriented, and a self-starter with a demonstrated ability to work collaboratively and coordinate activities with geographically distributed technical teams.
- Desire to work and succeed on fast-paced and highly dynamic environments
QUALIFICATIONS :
Bachelor s or Master s degree (preferred) in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or equivalent with 5-10 years of experience
PREFERRED EXPERIENCE :
Good understanding of firmware development cycle, integration and verification / validation for pre-si and post-si for SoC designs.Expertise in low-level C programming & debugging for embedded systems.Ability to methodically root-cause complex failure mechanisms at the IP, subsystem and / or system level.Prior experience and / or exposure to testing platforms (Simulation and / or Emulation)Prior involvement in board, processor, or ASIC bring-up.Familiarity with 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 or knowledge of DRAM Initialization / training algorithms, memory timings, addressing, overclocking, etc.Experience in debugging memory initialization and training issues.Experience in hardware / software interfaces and debugging sophisticated issues in CPU and firmware using JTAG, source code debuggers and other tools.Experience with source control systems including git / gerritExcellent written and verbal communication and presentation skills.Skills Required
Semiconductor, Asic, Bios, Linux, Simulation, Firmware