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Security Software/Firmware Engineer - 106361

The Role:

PSP (Platform Security Processor) firmware team is one of the core teams of AMD. Our team is a software team responsible to protect and safeguard the entire ecosystem of Client BU, ranging from platform security, driver security to security analysis and response. We also closely partner with AMD hardware team to tailor and design the next generation of CPUs and APUs to keep software and hardware cooperating and create the next generation of cutting-edge technology suitable for our business partners.

AMD's Client Firmware Engineering team is looking for a dynamic, self-motivated, experienced security software or firmware engineer to develop and debug software/firmware solutions for AMD’s proprietary security processor embedded within the AMD System on Chip (SoC) designs and solid exposure and understanding of FIPS process and methodology.

The Person:

Must have the following experience to be considered for the role: C or C++ proficiency OR experience with ARM-based designs, and sound analytical skills to ensure robust AMD Security Processor firmware solutions.

Nice to have: FIPS certification requirements.

Key Responsibilities:

• Leading the software and/or firmware development on our AMD’s cutting edge technology: security processor
• Be responsible to derive a high quality software stack

Preferred Experience:

• FIPS Process and Methodology
• security design and implementation
• Experience in 32-bit ARM firmware and/or ARM Trust Zone â„¢ technology
• Extensive experience with software/firmware security implementations
• Experience with TPM technology preferred
• Knowledge and experience with hardware low-speed busses (I2C, LPC, UART)
• C/ C++ programming experience
• Strong debug methodology and skills
• Experience in Client BIOS or firmware architecture
• Experience in x86 architecture
• Intimate knowledge of software development process methodology
• Strong analytical skills and debug methodology
• Possess the technical proficiency and confidence to clearly represent design ideas, complex problem descriptions and innovative solutions with other developers as well as customer teams.

Academic Credentials:

BS + experience or MS + experience or PhD + experience. Generates publication(s) relevant to areas of expertise