Principal System Debug Engineer

AMD; Bengaluru Urban; On-site; INR 400,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

AMD in Bengaluru seeks a senior Principal System Debug Engineer to lead post-Si validation for next‑gen server CPUs and Instinct products. You will drive automated debug solutions, coordinate across Silicon bring-up, OS/driver, FW, and hardware layers, and mentor engineers in a high‑visibility role.

You will shape strategy, communicate with executives, and push for quality improvements through tooling, architectures, and cross‑functional collaboration across System Validation & Engineering teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science or related field.
• Minimum 17+ years of experience in system debugging/validation roles.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.
• Proven leadership and ability to mentor engineers in a fast-paced, cross-functional environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead post-Si validation for next-gen AMD server CPU and Instinct products.
• Develop and drive automated debug strategies to improve throughput.
• Coordinate across System Validation, IP design, SoC, FW, SW, and manufacturing.
• Manage executive and program communications including status, risks, and opportunities.
• Guide the team on design architecture and implement solutions to improve debug-abilty.
• Drive technical innovation in tools, AI and related initiatives to enhance product quality.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Attention to detail

Effective communication

Leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science

Tools

PCIe

CXL

Job description

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Principal System Debug Engineer

THE ROLE:

We are seeking an engineer to join our team that will thrive in a fast-paced work environment, using effective communication, problem-solving and prioritization skills. Individuals that are well organized, show great attention to detail, and employ critical thinking are well-suited for our team.

THE PERSON:

We are looking for a disciplined and dynamic, senior level system debugger for Sever Validation to join our growing post-Si debug team supporting thenext generation of AMD’s flagship server CPU & Instinct products. As a diligent leader in Systems Design Engineering, you will drive balanced, scalable, and automated solutions to avail optimal debug throughput. In this high visibility position, you will be part of a leading team to innovate and improve AMD’s abilities to deliver the highest quality, industry leading technologies to market. Your technical leadership skills, validation and debug expertise will be necessary towards product development, definition, root cause and resolution.Your agility and collaborative approach will be essential to work with withSystem Validation & Engineering teams and other stakeholders (System Architects, IP design, SoC, FW, SW, manufacturing). This AMD (Advanced Micro Devices) team will look at this person to guide the team, mentor upcoming enigneers, provide long range strategy. The person should be willing to jump in to help resolve issues quickly. You will be involved in all aspects of validation & areas that impact the team including performance, automation, and development. The right candidate will be informed on the latest trends and become prepared to give consultative direction to senior management.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• A powerful desire to learn new skills and understand new features as they are added to project health of program.
• Proven record of accomplishment of working within and across groups / time-zones to resolve complex issues found during Silicon bring-up, post-Silicon validation and production phases of SoC programs.
• Develop and drive strategies to resolve issues on time with quality.
• Manage customer and executive communications including program status, risks and opportunities.
• Publish debug program indicators to identify major roadblocks and drive changes to overcome the same.
• Responsible for exploring opportunities to improve AMD capabilities & product quality by driving technical innovation in realm of tool development, AI and related cross functional initiatives.
• Work closely with other team members to understand design architecture and to propose solutions to resolve issues and improve debug-abilty.

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE:

• Strong analytical/problem-solving skills and pronounced attention to details
• Athorough understanding of datacenter industry technologies and their software stack.
• Extensiveexperience in validation roles involving debugging OS/ Driver, FW, Silicon, Platform and other HW issues.
• Understanding of PC industry standard busses and their software stack, such asPCIe, CXL.
• Strong knowledge of System architecture, X86 architecture, SoC design, memory, RAS, Power management, or Reset
• Effectivecommunication and coordination skills.
• Experience in technical program management.
• Must be a self-starter, and able to independently drive tasks to completion

ACADEMIC CREDENTIALS:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s in Electrical Engineer, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or a closely related field with minimum 17+ years of experience

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