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The Role

AMD system debug engineer team works with different functional teams (Firmware, Silicon, Board Design, SW, etc.) to enable AMD latest APU/CPU features and root cause the silicon/system issues. You will touch cutting edge silicon, FW, and hardware technologies. You will have chances to see how they will be implemented in our product.

The Person

A quick learner for new technologies. Excellent communication skill (both verbal and written), including Mandarin and English. Key performance skills include decision making, problem solving, teamwork.

Key Responsibilities

Study latest AMD silicon and system features; understand new features in silicon, BIOS, firmware, SW etc., bring up new product.
Post Silicon feature enablement and debug, especially power management and system features.
Hands on debug issues reported by internal teams or customers, deep dive into code level to root cause the bugs.
Lead and collaborate with silicon design, FW, SW, and other function teams to make sure issues are analyzed in time.
Optimize the debug process with other team to improve the efficiency
Provides detailed input into the platform definition & review of platform designs used in the silicon validation of new processors.
Work with pre silicon teams on pre silicon feature validation and debug enablement

Referred Experience

Strong debugging skills. Can root cause issues from firmware, hardware, and OS. Familiar with windows debugger will be a plus.
Solid understanding of X86 Architecture, Operating System, Driver, BIOS and FW fundamentals.
Good understanding or hands on development/debugging experience of PCIE, USB, BIOS, Security etc. Deeply understanding PCIE/USB protocol will be a plus.
For BIOS Domain candidate, good x86 BIOS development background and strong debug skill are required. Experience of debugging ACPI, USB enumeration, RAID etc. will be a plus.
For OS domain candidate, familiar with windows kernel debug or Linux Kernel panic is a must; Deep understanding of Device power saving status in OS will be a plus.
For Hardware and IO domain candidate. Better understanding of the protocol is a must.

Academic Credentials

BS-EE / BS-CE with 5+ years directly related experience. An advanced degree will be a plus.

LOCATION:

Penang, Malaysia

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This posting is for an existing vacancy.

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