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About the Role

The technical leader will be responsible for System and Silicon debug of AMD EPYC Server & AMD Instinct products. The successful candidate will work as part of the post-silicon validation group, facilitating all aspects of debug and resolution for system level failures working with engineering teams across AMD. Candidate will be immersed in challenging system debug work as well as developing & executing debug strategy for optimal debug throughput on current product to meet milestones at POR quality. The system debug lead will also help in driving improvements to future debug methodology. The candidate should be able to work in a global environment while maintaining a synergetic culture.

Responsibilities

Debug issues found during Silicon bring-up, Systems Validation, and production phases of SOC programs.
Lead complex debug efforts for internal Silicon findings to identify root cause and resolution.
Ensure issues are solved on time with quality.
Manage and track technical issues, risks and priorities to un-gate program milestones.
Publish debug program indicators to identify major roadblocks and drive changes to improve debug throughput.
Manage customer and executive communications, including program status, risks and opportunities.
Drive technical innovation to improve AMD’s capabilities across triage & debug, including tool, script development, technical and procedural methodology enhancement, and various internal and cross-functional technical initiatives.
Work with multiple teams across global time zones.

Requirements

Extensive experience in validation roles involving debugging OS, FW, Silicon, and HW issues.
Understanding of industry standard busses and their software stack, such as PCIe, CXL.
Strong knowledge of X86 architecture, SoC design, memory, RAS & power management.
Extensive knowledge of system architecture, technical debug, and validation strategy.
Good understanding and experience in platform/ system level debug, Operating System, Device Drivers and System BIOS interactions.
Excellent communication and coordination skills.
Detailed oriented, highly organized, able to prioritize, and juggle multiple work streams to tight deadlines.
Strong analytical/problem-solving skills and pronounced attention to details.
Experience in technical program management.
A thorough understanding of datacenter industry technologies and their software stack.
Must be a self-starter, and able to independently drive tasks to completion.
This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship.

Skills

System and Silicon debug
Post-silicon validation
Debug strategy development
X86 architecture
SoC design
Memory
RAS
Power management
System architecture
Technical debug
Validation strategy
Platform/system level debug
Operating System
Device Drivers
System BIOS interactions
PCIe
CXL
Datacenter industry technologies

Location

Austin, TX
Secaucus, NJ

Work Type

Full-time

Experience Level

Lead

Education Level

Bachelors or Masters degree in electrical or computer engineering preferred.

Benefits

AMD benefits at a glance.

About the Company

At AMD, we believe technology has the power to solve the world’s most important challenges. From advancing healthcare and scientific discovery to powering AI and the technologies people rely on every day, innovation at AMD is shaping the future.
Whether you’re designing next-gen processors, enabling AI breakthroughs, or bringing leading edge products to market, every role at AMD contributes to something bigger — technology that moves the world forward.
Join us and, together, we’ll advance your career.

Equal Opportunity

AMD and its subsidiaries are equal opportunity, inclusive employers and will consider all applicants without regard to age, ancestry, color, marital status, medical condition, mental or physical disability, national origin, race, religion, political and/or third-party affiliation, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
We encourage applications from all qualified candidates and will accommodate applicants’ needs under the respective laws throughout all stages of the recruitment and selection process.
AMD may use Artificial Intelligence to help screen, assess or select applicants for this position.
AMD’s “Responsible AI Policy” is available here.