SerDes Firmware Engineer

About the Role

Join AMD as a SerDes Firmware Engineer in Markham, Ontario, focusing on low-level firmware for high-speed SerDes systems. Collaborate across disciplines to drive innovation and optimize firmware.

The AMD SerDes Technology team seeks a passionate firmware engineer knowledgeable in electrical and optical systems. You will design, develop, and debug embedded firmware while working closely with hardware designers and system architects. Your role crucially impacts the next generation of SerDes solutions, integrating advanced photonic circuits and high-performance interfaces.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and debug embedded firmware for SerDes systems
• Implement control firmware for optical components
• Develop firmware interfaces for electrical SerDes PHYs
• Define calibration and closed-loop control algorithms
• Collaborate with hardware teams on telemetry and debugging

Requirements

• Experience in physical layer specifications (PCIe, IEEE 802.3)
• Years of experience in the semiconductor industry
• Expert in developing quality firmware
• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in relevant fields
• Strong problem-solving abilities in mixed-signal systems

Contribute your skills to advance innovative solutions at AMD in Markham.