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Platform Firmware Verification Engineer (Temporary 1 Year Contract)


Company : Advanced Micro Devices


Location : Markham, Ontario


Created : 2026-03-07


Job Type : Full Time


Job Description

WHAT YOU DO AT AMD CHANGES EVERYTHING At AMD, our mission is to build great products that accelerate nextgeneration computing experiencesfrom AI and data centers, to PCs, gaming and embedded systems. Grounded in a culture of innovation and collaboration, we believe real progress comes from bold ideas, human ingenuity and a shared passion to create something extraordinary. When you join AMD, youll discover the real differentiator is our culture. We push the limits of innovation to solve the worlds most important challengesstriving for execution excellence, while being direct, humble, collaborative, and inclusive of diverse perspectives. Join us as we shape the future of AI and beyond. Together, we advance your career. THE ROLE You will be joining the Platform Firmware Quality Verification (PFQV) team. You will be a handson Technical Engineer within the platform firmware organization, responsible for endtoend ownership and delivery of critical firmware verification work. This role is designed for an experienced developer who brings technical depth and strong execution, while remaining a strong individual contributor. Working closely with crossfunctional firmware engineering teams and program partners, you will engage in all aspects of verification, with a focus on developing methodologies that drive improvements during the presilicon phase of SoC development. The ideal candidate brings a strong verification engineering background and a passion for quality assurance, with clear ownership for outcomesincluding quality, schedule, and technical direction for assigned tasks and deliverables. Effective communication and seamless integration within the teamboth internally and with crossfunctional partnerswill be essential for success. THE PERSON You are a technically strong, selfdriven engineer who takes ownership when ambiguity arises. You excel at solving complex problems, working effectively across teams, and enabling solid execution. You contribute through highquality design, clean and maintainable code, clear communication, and consistent followthrough. You are comfortable collaborating across functions, balancing deep technical understanding with practical decisionmaking, and holding yourself accountable for results. Passionate about software quality, you bring creative, effective problemsolving skills and thrive both independently and collaboratively in fastpaced environments. You proactively take initiative and work effectively with crossfunctional teams. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES Own the endtoend delivery of firmware verification work for features or projects, from scoping and design through implementation, validation, and release, ensuring correctness, robustness, and longterm maintainability. Drive implementation and validation tasks, and contribute to design specifications and technical proposals, while collaborating closely with crossfunctional teams including firmware teams, simulation/virtual team, design verification team, and driver teams. Debug and resolve complex, crosscomponent issues in presilicon and postsilicon environments to unblock execution and ensure highquality delivery. Partner with program managers, architects, validation, and other firmware teams to identify dependencies, risks, and execution gaps, and proactively track progress to ensure alignment across stakeholders. Surface issues early and drive them to closure, while balancing shortterm delivery needs with longterm technical health. PREFERRED EXPERIENCE Experience in firmware verification with solid presilicon and postsilicon functional verification understanding, with clear ownership and accountability for assigned deliverables. Extensive full verification lifecycle experience (design, implementation, debugging, validation, sustainment) with excellent analytical/troubleshooting skills, strong debug capability, and effective issue management. Outstanding communication and collaboration (written/verbal/interpersonal) and ability to work closely with crossfunctional teams including firmware, simulation/virtual, design verification, and driver teams. Expert in firmware QA concepts, best practices, and procedures; maintains vigilance for improving validation processes, applications, and methodologies. Develop verification requirements, test plans, and test cases with firmware engineering and verification teams; experienced in creating and reviewing requirements and test plans. Conduct functional, regression, and performance testing to validate firmware functionality and stability. Comfortable with scripting (e.g., Python, Windows PowerShell, Java) and experienced with Jenkins server operation and pipeline scripting. Strong lowlevel C/C++ skills; familiar with firmware architecture across the stack; experience in VM management and simulation/emulation environments; proficient with Jama, GitHub, and Jira. ACADEMIC CREDENTIALS Bachelors degree in Software/Computer Engineering, Computer Science or other relevant fields Onsite/Hybrid: This is a hybrid role (at least 3 days onsite a week) in the AMD Markham office. #LI-TB1 #LI-Hybrid Benefits offered are described: AMD benefits at a glance. AMD does not accept unsolicited resumes from headhunters, recruitment agencies, or feebased recruitment services. AMD and its subsidiaries are equal opportunity, inclusive employers and will consider all applicants without regard to age, ancestry, color, marital status, medical condition, mental or physical disability, national origin, race, religion, political and/or thirdparty affiliation, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We encourage applications from all qualified candidates and will accommodate applicants needs under the respective laws throughout all stages of the recruitment and selection process. AMD may use Artificial Intelligence to help screen, assess or select applicants for this position. AMDs Responsible AI Policy is available here. This posting is for an existing vacancy. #J-18808-Ljbffr