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Senior Embedded Firmware Lead

Santa Clara, CaliforniaFull-time2026-11-03 → 2026-11-10
No visa sponsorship

Core

Lead embedded firmware development and QA for AMD EPYC servers, Data Center GPU products, and AI racks, driving architecture, design, and debugging while mentoring engineers.

Role type

Senior Embedded Firmware Lead (Technical Management)

Builds

Modular, high-quality, extensible firmware for AMD EPYC™ servers, Data Center GPU products, and AI racks

Domain

Semiconductor / Data Center Hardware / Embedded Systems

Required skills

Embedded firmware development, C/C++, Object-oriented design, System architecture, Debugging, Cross-functional leadership, Mentoring, Agile/Waterfall methodologies, Multi-geo project management

Preferred skills

Server/storage/networking product experience, Customer-facing applications engineering, Linux/RTOS system software architecture, Full product life cycle knowledge

Technologies

C, C++, Linux, RTOS, AMD EPYC, DC GPU, AI racks, Embedded SoC, BIOS

Responsibilities

Lead embedded firmware development and QA for new and sustaining products; Own program outcomes across architecture, design, development, and debugging; Partner with Platform and SW Architecture teams for Embedded SoC bring-up; Work with HW and Silicon Validation teams to verify embedded features; Guide software engineers through design, code, and licensing reviews; Provide product feedback to Enterprise Product Management and planning teams; Support field requests and escalations from Customer Applications Engineering; Develop software proofs of concept (POCs) for new technologies; Mentor team members; Train and enable Applications Engineers and FAEs

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC with technical management responsibilities