Senior Debug Engineer - PCIe/CXL, RAS, Memory

Job Title

Senior Debug Engineer - PCIe/CXL, RAS, Memory

Role Summary

Senior Server Systems Debug Engineer on the Server Customer Engineering team responsible for customer-facing debug, validation, and root-cause analysis of server platforms. Focus areas include RAS, PCIe/CXL, memory, MCA/MCE and microcontroller-related failures.

Hybrid role based in Bellevue, WA. The position requires cross-functional collaboration with global AMD teams and leading task forces to drive issues to closure.

Experience Level

Senior — preferred 10+ years of experience in system debug, validation, or related engineering roles.

Responsibilities

Primary customer-facing and technical responsibilities include:

• Diagnose and resolve customer failures related to RAS, PCIe, CXL, memory, MCA/MCE, and microcontrollers.
• Use debug tools and methodologies (debug scripts, protocol analyzers, SCAN, JTAG, scopes) to isolate root causes.
• Provide validation and debug recommendations for bring-up, validation, new features, and production issues.
• Collaborate with global design, software, and hardware teams to define fixes and workarounds.
• Lead task forces and coordinate multi-team debugging efforts.
• Support post-silicon validation and production problem resolution.

Requirements

Must-have skills and constraints.

• Extensive hands-on experience in system debugging or validation for server platforms; experience preferred at 10+ years.
• PCIe/CXL functional and protocol debug experience across generations (Gen1–Gen6) and memory protocol debug.
• RAS validation and MCA/MCE debug experience; post-silicon validation methodologies.
• Proficient in scripting/programming (Python preferred; C++, Perl, Ruby or similar useful).
• Experience with high-speed test and measurement equipment, protocol analyzers, and oscilloscopes.
• Familiarity with x86 microarchitecture.
• Strong collaboration, customer engagement, and leadership skills.
• Not eligible for visa sponsorship.

Education Requirements

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