Systems Design Engineer

Job Title

Senior Systems Design Engineer

Role Summary

Senior engineer responsible for systems-level validation, platform bring-up, debug, and automation to ensure AMD SoC products meet quality and schedule targets. Works across validation, firmware, hardware, and software teams to define test plans, implement tools, and resolve root causes.

Primary focus areas include scalable test automation, platform and board-level debugging, and improving validation methodologies.

Experience Level

Senior (no specific years-of-experience requirement listed)

Responsibilities

Key day-to-day responsibilities include:

• Develop tools, scripts, and automation to improve validation throughput and repeatability.
• Perform platform and board-level bring-up, sequencing, and optimization for SOC programs.
• Debug issues found during bring-up, validation, and production; perform root-cause analysis.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to track test execution and ensure feature validation on schedule.
• Use lab equipment and software/hardware modeling frameworks to validate system behavior.
• Lead technical initiatives and share methodology improvements across teams.

Requirements

Must-have technical skills, environment, and other constraints:

• Proficient programming/scripting skills (examples: C/C++, Perl, Ruby, Python).
• Solid debugging techniques and methodologies for system-level issues.
• Extensive experience with lab equipment such as protocol/logic analyzers and oscilloscopes.
• Proven experience with board/platform-level debugging: delivery, sequencing, analysis, and optimization.
• Deep understanding of system architecture, technical debug, and validation strategy.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail; self-starter able to drive tasks to completion.
• Ability to work closely with multiple supporting technical teams and lead collaborative efforts.
• Position located in Secaucus, NJ; this role is not eligible for visa sponsorship.

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.