Systems Design Engineer

AMD; Markham; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative firm is seeking a Systems Design Engineer to drive the evolution of computing experiences through AI-based Graphics Processors. This exciting role involves working with cutting-edge Data Center hardware and collaborating with talented colleagues to create groundbreaking products. You will be responsible for setting up hardware, troubleshooting issues, and integrating automated testing in a dynamic environment. If you're passionate about technology and eager to make a significant impact in the industry, this position offers the perfect opportunity to contribute to transformative projects.

Benefits

Comprehensive health benefits

Flexible work hours

Professional development opportunities

Employee stock purchase plan

Wellness programs

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience with Data Center hardware and server debugging.
• Experience with programming and scripting skills in Python, bash, C/C++.

Responsibilities

• Set up hardware for testing and user-defined workloads.
• Perform troubleshooting and debugging of system issues.
• Integrate automated testing within CI/CD environments.

Skills

Data Center hardware debugging

Linux

Windows

Python

C/C++

Test automation

Basic networking skills

Structured documentation

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering

Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Engineering

Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science

Tools

Jenkins

Ansible

Oscilloscopes

Multimeters

Protocol analyzers

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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

The Data Center GPU organization at AMD is transforming the industry with AI-based Graphics Processors. We aim to design products that drive the evolution of computing experiences, supporting enterprise Data Centers, AI, HPC, and Embedded systems. If this excites you, join our team to build innovative AI-powered products with talented colleagues.

Key Responsibilities

1. Set up hardware to enable remote/local testing and user-defined workloads in the validation lab.
2. Perform initial troubleshooting and debugging of system, firmware, or software issues while maintaining system integrity.
3. Reproduce issues and validate fixes with platform leads and engineers.
4. Provide logs and data to assist in debugging.
5. Integrate automated testing within CI/CD environments (e.g., Jenkins, Ansible).
6. Manage tickets and communicate clearly on activities.

Required Experience

1. Hands-on experience with Data Center hardware and server debugging in Linux, Windows, or other OS environments.
2. Experience with rack/stack/deployment of servers in Data Centers.
3. Experience with test bench setup and embedded systems.
4. Ability to read and interpret schematics.
5. Programming and scripting skills (Python, bash, C/C++) in Windows/Linux.
6. Hardware/software setup and administration in PC/server environments.
7. Basic networking skills.
8. Experience with hardware and software fault detection and power management.
9. Knowledge of power electronics, oscilloscopes, multimeters, and protocol analyzers.
10. Structured documentation of experimental results.
11. Understanding of computer hardware and software architecture.
12. Hardware setup and system building skills.
13. Decision-making based on triage/debugging.
14. Test automation with Perl/Tcl/Python/LabView.
15. Bonus: Familiarity with industry protocols like I2C, Redfish, IPMI, PCIe Gen 5.

Academic Credentials

• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related field.

Location

• Markham, Canada (On-site role)

Benefits offered are described: AMD benefits at a glance.

AMD is an equal opportunity employer. We consider all applicants without regard to legally protected characteristics and encourage diverse candidates to apply.