BMC Firmware Engineer

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THE TEAM:

AMD's Data Center Platform Engineering Group {DPEG} is designing, building and delivering innovative technology infrastructure enabling the digital world. We create cloud-enabling server solutions that help the world's leading companies turn their ideas into reality. Our customers are future-focused and so are we, always a step ahead of the next challenge. As experts in engineering, manufacturing, and supply chain, we're the bridge between problem and solution for the world's leading cloud and telecom providers. Our customers depend on us to solve their most complex server design needs. Come and join our Data Center Platform Engineering Group where we are building amazing, powered products with amazing people.

THE ROLE:

The BMC Firmware Engineer is responsible for developing platform BMC, reference code, and related documentation for ZT Cloud Servers. Work closely with design teams and be responsible for all software and BMC related issues during the planning, development, and validation stages of the program.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Design, develop, code, and debug BMC\Firmware by applying knowledge of server hardware architecture and system design.
• Review and provide strong feedback on firmware and software architecture specifications and design specifications.
• Layout and establish design documents with the engineering team
• Study computer motherboard and BMC system specifications and configuration requirements to plan and develop reliability and compatibility
• Plan and execute reference code and collateral
• Participate in key product development and technical teams
• Participate in new platform power-on events
• Engage various cross-team validation organizations.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• 5+ years of experience in BMC development including user interface development or presentation layer development
• Knowledge of server hardware interfaces and Industry specifications such as SMBus/I2C, PCIe, ACPI, DDR, IPMI, 10G/1G Ethernet, SATA, SPI, I2C
• Understanding of processor and Enterprise system-level architectures
• Extensive hardware skills: Enterprise platform, BMC, Drivers, IO technologies
• X-86 CPUs, memory controllers, IO Hubs, and PC architecture
• Working knowledge of BIOS functions as it relates to BMC
• Board level diagnostic tools/utilities
• Demonstrated C coding and X-86 Assembly language skills
• Knowledge of internal operations of Operating Systems and its interaction with BMC functions
• Experience with OpenBMC and/or Redfish technology preferred

ACADEMIC CREDENTIALS:

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or related technical discipline

LOCATION:

Austin, TX

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At AMD, your base pay is one part of your total rewards package. Your base pay will depend on where your skills, qualifications, experience, and location fit into the hiring range for the position. You may be eligible for incentives based upon your role such as either an annual bonus or sales incentive. Many AMD employees have the opportunity to own shares of AMD stock, as well as a discount when purchasing AMD stock if voluntarily participating in AMD's Employee Stock Purchase Plan. You'll also be eligible for competitive benefits described in more detail here.

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