Sr. Data Center Technician

Advanced Micro Devices, Inc.; Lombardia; On-site; EUR 38,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

AMD benefits at a glance

Job summary

Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. (AMD) seeks a Datacenter Technician to support customers in a live data center, troubleshoot hardware, and assist with new rack deployments.

You’ll work with customer engineering teams and AMD specialists to ensure reliable operations and knowledge-base improvements. You’ll combine server hardware expertise with meticulous problem-solving, clear communication, and the ability to adapt to a distributed, fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in CS/EE/telecommunications or equivalent experience.
• CompTIA A+ and Server+ certifications preferred.
• Microsoft MCP/MCSE certifications desirable.
• Experience with server hardware and OS deployment tools.

Responsibilities

• Provide on-site technical support in a data center environment.
• Support break-fix activities for new rack deployments and incidents.
• Replace or configure network devices and servers, perform power cycling.
• Contribute to root-cause and failure analysis as directed.
• Provide asset management and data center floor-plan support.
• Assist leadership with periodic reports and documentation.
• Offer technical guidance to junior staff and team members.
• Deliver timely updates to AMD management; handle escalations.
• Work flexible hours to meet customer delivery requirements.

Skills

Server hardware

Root-cause analysis

Troubleshooting

Autonomy

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/EE/telecommunications

CompTIA A+ certification

CompTIA Server+ certification

MCP/MCSE certification

Tools

WDS

PXE

DHCP

FTP

WinPE

Job description

ADVANCE YOUR CAREER. ADVANCE THE WORLD.

At AMD, we believetechnology 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 AMDis shapingthefuture.

Whetheryou’redesigning next-gen processors, enabling AI breakthroughs, orbringing leading edge products to market, every role at AMD contributes to something bigger— technologythat moves the world forward.Join us and, together, we’ll advance your career.

WHAT YOU DO AT AMD CHANGES EVERYTHING

At AMD, our mission is to build great products that accelerate next-generation computing experiences—from AI and data centers, to PCs, gaming and embedded systems. Grounded in a culture of innovation and collaboration, we believe real progress comes from bold ideas, human ingenuity and a shared passion to create something extraordinary. When you join AMD, you’ll discover the real differentiator is our culture. We push the limits of innovation to solve the world’s most important challenges—striving for execution excellence, while being direct, humble, collaborative, and inclusive of diverse perspectives. Join us as we shape the future of AI and beyond. Together, we advance your career.

THE ROLE:

AMD's Field Services team is seeking a Datacenter Technician to support customers and AMD teams as they deploy, operate, and maintain server infrastructure in a data center environment. In this hands‑on, customer-facing role, you will troubleshoot hardware and system issues, support new rack deployments and sustaining operations, and contribute to the team's technical knowledge library through knowledge‑base articles and standard operating procedures. You will work closely with customer engineering teams, AMD technical specialists, and regional and global services leadership to deliver reliable, high-quality support.

THE PERSON:

You combine strong server hardware knowledge with close attention to detail and a practical, challenge-driven approach to troubleshooting. You take ownership of issues, communicate clearly with customers and internal teams, and work effectively both independently and as part of a geographically dispersed organization. You are comfortable in a physical data center environment and can adapt your schedule when customer delivery requires flexibility.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provide on-site technical support in a data center environment.
• Support break-fix activities for new rack deployments and incident management for sustaining operations.
• Perform customer-directed data center activities, including replacing or configuring network devices and servers, power cycling equipment, patch management, and cabling.
• Participate in root-cause and failure analysis activities as directed by the customer engineering team.
• Provide logistical support for asset management, data center floor-plan audits, and related operational activities.
• Assist senior technicians or local AMD Services leadership with periodic reports aligned to customer specifications.
• Provide technical assistance to senior members of the local AMD technical team and guidance to more junior team members.
• Provide timely, detailed updates to AMD management on service issues that may affect customer service-level agreements.
• Work closely with local, regional, and global AMD Services leadership when responding to customer communications and escalations.
• Represent AMD professionally in every customer interaction and contribute to knowledge‑base articles, standard operating procedures, and other reusable technical documentation.
• Work flexible hours when needed to support customer delivery.

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE:

• Strong knowledge of server hardware, including an understanding of component-level and system-level failure modes.
• Experience participating in root-cause analysis or failure-analysis investigations.
• Experience designing or executing controlled experiments to identify root causes.
• Experience using software and firmware tools from server original equipment manufacturers.
• Familiarity with Linux and Windows scripting.
• Familiarity with deployment technologies such as Windows Deployment Services (WDS), Preboot Execution Environment (PXE), Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP), and File Transfer Protocol (FTP).
• Working knowledge of Windows Server and Windows Preinstallation Environment (WinPE) administration.
• Working knowledge of Linux PXE services.
• High attention to detail and accuracy when investigating technical issues.
• Ability to work autonomously and collaboratively with geographically dispersed teams, customers, and vendors.
• Ability to regularly lift and move server systems weighing up to 70 lb (approximately 32 kg), with reasonable accommodation where applicable.

ACADEMIC CREDENTIALS:

• A bachelor's degree in computer science, electrical engineering, telecommunications, or a related technical discipline is preferred; equivalent practical experience is also valued.
• CompTIA A+ or an equivalent certification is preferred.
• CompTIA Server+ or an equivalent certification is preferred.
• Microsoft technical certification, including MCP or MCSE, is desirable.

LOCATION:

This is an on-site position based in a data center environment. Flexible working hours may be needed to meet customer delivery requirements.

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Benefits offered are described: AMD benefits at a glance.

AMD does not accept unsolicited resumes from headhunters, recruitment agencies, or fee-based recruitment services. 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.

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This posting is for an existing vacancy.