Lead System Debug Engineer - AI Rack Validation

Job Title

Lead System Debug Engineer - AI Rack Validation

Role Summary

Technical lead responsible for post-silicon system and silicon debug for AMD EPYC Server and AMD Instinct products. Own system-level debug, define and execute debug strategy to meet product milestones, and coordinate cross-functional engineering teams (SoC, firmware, software, IP, manufacturing).

Experience Level

Senior — posting specifies 15+ years of applicable experience.

Responsibilities

Deliver and lead system debug activities from bring-up through production and improve debug throughput.

• Lead and execute complex debug of silicon, system, firmware, OS, and hardware issues during bring-up, validation, and production.
• Define and implement debug strategy, tools, scripts, and processes to increase throughput and meet POR quality milestones.
• Track technical issues, manage risks and priorities, and un-gate program milestones.
• Publish debug program indicators, identify roadblocks, and drive changes to improve throughput.
• Manage customer and executive communications on program status, risks, and resolutions.
• Drive technical innovation across triage, debug tools, and procedural methodology.
• Collaborate with global teams across time zones and multiple stakeholders.

Requirements

Must-have skills first; preferred items noted below.

• Extensive validation and debug experience across OS, firmware, silicon, and hardware.
• Strong knowledge of system architecture, x86 architecture, SoC design, memory, RAS, and power management.
• Experience with platform-level interactions: operating systems, device drivers, and system BIOS.
• Familiarity with industry interconnects and their stacks such as PCIe and CXL.
• Proven analytical/problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and ability to prioritize multiple work streams to tight deadlines.
• Experience in technical program management and coordinating cross-functional initiatives.
• Excellent communication and coordination skills; able to manage customer and executive interactions.
• Self-starter able to work independently and in a global environment.
• Location requirement: based in Austin, TX or Secaucus, NJ; role is not eligible for visa sponsorship.

Preferred: experience with datacenter technologies and software stacks; prior tool and script development for debug automation; experience improving debug methodology.

Education Requirements

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical or Computer Engineering; posting specifies 15+ years of applicable experience.

About the Company

Company: Advanced Micro Devices

Headquarters: Sunnyvale, California, USA

Advanced Micro Devices, or AMD, is a global semiconductor company that designs and manufactures microprocessors, graphics processors, and related technologies for a variety of computing devices. Known for pushing the boundaries of innovation, AMD's mission is to deliver high-performance computing solutions for AI, data centers, gaming, and embedded applications. They foster a collaborative, inclusive culture focused on creativity and problem-solving, aiming to drive progress and excellence in technology.