Automation and Tools - Systems Design Engineer

AMD; Markham; On-site; USD 116,000 - 174,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Systems Design Engineer to join their Data Center GPU organization. This role involves developing innovative internal automation tools that are crucial for validating next-generation data center technologies. You will collaborate with a talented team, leveraging your extensive experience in Python and Linux to create scalable solutions that drive the future of computing. If you are passionate about technology and thrive in a collaborative environment, this opportunity offers a chance to make a significant impact in a rapidly evolving field.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in Python software development.
• Proficient Linux user with deep system design skills.
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines and Agile methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain automation tools for data center validation.
• Engage with stakeholders for requirements and issue resolution.
• Create cohesive solutions for upcoming AMD platforms.

Skills

Python

Linux

Debugging

System Design

Version Control (Git)

Agile Methodologies

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering

Master's degree in Electrical Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science

Tools

Jira

Azure Boards

Docker

Kubernetes

Jenkins

Job description

Automation and Tools - Systems Design Engineer

This range is provided by AMD. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

$116,000.00/yr - $174,000.00/yr

WHAT YOU DO AT AMD CHANGES EVERYTHING

We care deeply about transforming lives with AMD technology to enrich our industry, our communities, and the world. Our mission is to build great products that accelerate next-generation computing experiences - the building blocks for the data center, artificial intelligence, PCs, gaming, and embedded. Underpinning our mission is the AMD culture. We push the limits of innovation to solve the world’s most important challenges. We strive for execution excellence while being direct, humble, collaborative, and inclusive of diverse perspectives.

The Role

Join AMD’s Data Center GPU organization and be part of a team that’s revolutionizing the industry with AI-based Graphic Processors. Our mission is to design groundbreaking products that drive the future of computing, serving as the backbone for Data Centers, AI, HPC, and Embedded systems. Our team develops high-quality internal automation tools and solutions that are crucial for the day-to-day validation of our cutting-edge, next-generation data center solutions.

If you’re passionate about innovation and excellence, you’ll find an inspiring and collaborative environment here at AMD.

The Person

At AMD, you’ll have the opportunity to work closely with a group of innovative individuals, creating cutting-edge internal automation tools and solutions that are essential for the validation of our next-generation data center technologies. Your role will be pivotal in designing and developing these tools and technologies, while collaborating with validation team members to brainstorm, share ideas, and drive projects to success. Together, we’ll make a significant impact on the future of data centers.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain in-house automation tools and infrastructure solutions that can scale across various products, nodes, and users.
• Engage multi-disciplinary stakeholders for requirement gathering and issue resolving.
• Develop deep understanding of upcoming AMD platforms, IPs, tools, and programming libraries to create relevant and cohesive solutions.

Mandatory Experience

• Over 7 years of proven experience in developing high-quality and advanced Python-based software solutions.
• Extensive knowledge of operating systems, particularly as a proficient Linux power user.
• Extensive experience in testing and debugging software/hardware/embedded solutions, including the use of diagnostic tools and protocols (SSH, RDP, RPC).
• Hands-on experience with troubleshooting, debugging, and setting up computers and network hardware.
• Possess deep system design and problem-solving skills.
• Proficient in version control systems such as Git (GitHub) and SDLC tools like Jira, Azure Boards, or Trello.
• Familiar with structured data formats like JSON and YAML.

Preferred Experience

• Familiar with DevOps practices, including leveraging CI/CD pipelines using tools such as Jenkins, Azure DevOps, etc.
• Familiar with programming languages like C/C++, relational databases, and REST API.
• Familiar with Docker, Kubernetes.
• Familiar with Agile (Scrum/Kanban).
• Have strong understanding of in-house automation tools by extending popular off-the-shelf tools or creating custom tools.
• Have strong understanding of computer systems, including CPU, GPU, memory, and/or I/O subsystems.
• Have server or platform management experience using IPMI, RedFish, and knowledge of BMC, RMM.
• Have hands-on experience validating hardware, embedded systems, or drivers.
• Have experience in a data center environment.

ACADEMIC CREDENTIALS

Bachelors/master’s degree in computer engineering, Electrical Engineering, or Computer Science.

LOCATION:

Markham, ON

Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Industries: Semiconductor Manufacturing

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