Platform / System Debug Validation Engineer

Job Title

Platform / System Debug Validation Engineer

Role Summary

Member of the Datacenter Platform Engineering Group (DPEG) responsible for system-level debug, ensuring availability and uptime of datacenter systems and clusters. Work focuses on hardware/firmware interactions and validating components that interface with GPU SoCs.

Role requires hands-on data center work and guiding junior engineers through problem resolution.

Experience Level

Mid-level. Specific years not stated; demonstrated experience debugging complex hardware/firmware and system-level GPU flows required.

Responsibilities

Primary responsibilities include triage, root cause analysis, documentation, and leadership for system bring-up and datacenter deployments.

• Debug and triage complex HW/FW issues across system and GPU layers using industry tools.
• Validate GPU SoC connections (PCIe, voltage regulators, retimers, HBM, internal networking) and system initialization flows.
• Probe board-level signals, check electrical and power currents, and perform board-level diagnostics.
• Apply RAS (reliability/availability/serviceability) knowledge to identify and trace GPU-level fault flows.
• Drive root-cause investigations and coordinate resolutions with internal teams and external partners.
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to junior engineers handling service tickets.
• Document bring-up, boot, initialization, and debug procedures and methods.

Requirements

Qualifications focus on practical system debug skills, data center hardware experience, and communication/leadership.

Must-have:

• Proven experience debugging complex hardware and firmware interactions at system level.
• Hands-on experience with hardware in data center environments and using industry debug tools (scopes, probes, etc.).
• Understanding of GPU and system HW/SW flow and RAS concepts.
• Ability to perform board-level probing and electrical/power validation.
• Strong written and verbal communication to drive issues across multiple owners.
• Ability to lead investigations and guide junior engineers to resolution.
• Authorized to work in the United States; this role is not eligible for visa sponsorship.

Nice-to-have:

• Experience in systems integration, data center deployments, and resolving manufacturing failures.
• Experience with direct liquid cooling, complex cluster networks, or extensive SoC/system-level debug.
• Experience working with external customers/partners on deployments, manufacturing issues, or requirements definition.

Education Requirements

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering or Computer Engineering.

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.