Lead System Debug Engineer - Server Validation

Job Title

Lead System Debug Engineer - Server Validation

Role Summary

Technical lead for system- and silicon-level debug of AMD EPYC Server and AMD Instinct products within the post‑silicon validation organization. Drive debug strategy, lead complex root-cause analysis, and coordinate cross-functional teams to meet product release milestones.

Experience Level

Senior — requires extensive industry experience; posting requests 15+ years of applicable experience.

Responsibilities

Lead and coordinate post-silicon and production debug activities to identify root causes, drive resolutions, and maintain program milestones.

• Lead silicon bring-up and post-silicon validation debug for system and SoC issues.
• Drive root-cause analysis and ensure timely, high-quality fixes and mitigations.
• Manage and track technical issues, risks, and priorities to un-gate program milestones.
• Publish debug program indicators and metrics to identify roadblocks and improve throughput.
• Manage executive and customer communications on program status, risks, and opportunities.
• Develop tools, scripts, and methodologies to automate and accelerate debug and triage.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams (SoC/IP/FW/SW/BIOS/manufacturing) across global time zones.
• Contribute to technical program management and continuous improvement of debug processes.

Requirements

Must-have technical skills and experience for this role.

• Extensive experience debugging OS, firmware, silicon, and hardware issues at platform/system level.
• Strong knowledge of x86 architecture, SoC design, memory subsystems, RAS, and power management.
• Familiarity with industry-standard buses and stacks such as PCIe and CXL.
• Experience with platform interactions: operating systems, device drivers, and system BIOS.
• Proven analytical/problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and ability to prioritize multiple workstreams.
• Excellent communication and coordination skills; experience managing technical communications with customers and executives.
• Experience in technical program management and leading technical initiatives.
• Self-starter able to drive tasks independently and work effectively in a global team.
• Note: This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship.

Education Requirements

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical or Computer Engineering; posting requests 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.