Software Development Engineer (Individual Contributor)
Job Description
The Diagnostics Group in the Software Research & Development Department develops software diagnostics for AMD Athlon and Opteron processors, chipsets, and motherboards. The target environment for our software includes pre-silicon processor verification, system bring-up, product characterization and margining, post-silicon processor validation, and product manufacturing.
This position requires strong technical, communication skills. The responsibilities include identification and refinement of customer requirements.
Desired Profile
REQUIRED TECHNICAL EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS
A Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering or Computer Science
Proficient in C/C++
Experience with make files and scripting languages, such as Perl or UNIX Shell Scripting
Linux application, driver and kernel development
An understanding of digital hardware and PC system architecture
Experience with software version control systems and processes
Experience with software debug tools
A solid background in software engineering (planning, estimating, design, testing fundamentals, etc.)
Experience working with customers and partners on development or support of products to meet their requirements
Ability to organize and manage priorities
Works effectively both independently and in a team environment
Effective written and verbal communication skills – must be able to communicate technical concepts clearly and effectively
Good interpersonal skills with the ability to work across organizational boundaries
PREFERRED EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS
4 – 6 years or more of experience in a software development environment, across all phases of the software development lifecycle
x86 assembly programming
Experience with CVS, GNU make, gcc
Strong Linux user experience
Familiar with PC bus interconnects, such as PCI, PCI-X, AGP, USB, DDR
Windows NT/2000/XP application and driver development
Experience with software simulation tools such as BOCHS or Simics desirable
Experience using protocol analyzers, scopes, and other hardware tools
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