Lead Firmware Engineer, BIOS / UEFI
AMD · Santa Clara, CA · Engineering
About this role
AMD is hiring a senior-level Embedded Software Engineer in the software engineering function based in Santa Clara, CA (hybrid). The posting calls out experience with Embedded Systems. Listed education preference: a bachelor's degree or equivalent.
- Role
- Embedded Software Engineer
- Function
- software engineering
- Level
- senior
- Track
- Individual contributor
- Location
- Santa Clara, CA
- Work mode
- Hybrid
- Education
- Bachelor's degree
- Visa
- Not sponsored
- Department
- Engineering
- Posted
- Jan 26, 2026
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BIOS / UEFI FIRMWARE ENGINEER
THE ROLE:
We are looking for an experienced Engineer with an obsession for firmware. As part of the role, the Engineer will work closely with other firmware engineers, developers and architects across various IPs in leading the designs and implementing firmware that spans pre-silicon and post-silicon for all AMD SoCs.
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.