Systems Design Engineer (Debug)

Advanced Micro Devices; Penang; On-site; MYR 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A global technology firm in Penang is seeking a talented Debug Engineer to join its Client Customer Engineering team. This role involves debugging client systems and providing expertise on issues related to AMD Ryzen based systems and platforms. The ideal candidate will have experience with high-speed IO protocols and X86 CPU architecture, alongside strong communication skills. A Bachelor's or Master's degree in computer or electrical engineering is required. This position offers a dynamic environment focused on continuous innovation and technical growth.

Benefits

Competitive benefits package

Opportunities for career development

Qualifications

• Experience as a design or debug engineer in a computer hardware company.
• Worked on multiple projects from development to production release.
• Strong knowledge of X86 architectures and DDR memory interface.

Responsibilities

• Debug client systems focusing on SoC and platform level debug.
• Provide root cause analysis and guidance for issue resolution.
• Support projects independently and collaborate with internal & external teams.

Skills

Debugging client systems

Understanding of high-speed IO protocols

Proficient in BIOS, OS, and driver interactions

X86 CPU architecture understanding

Root cause analysis

Excellent communication skills

Education

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

Tools

Jtag debuggers

Logic analyzers

PCIe bus analyzers

Job description

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.

THE ROLE:

We are looking for a highly talented engineer to join our Client Customer Engineering team as an expert in client system debug engineering. The debug engineer works closely with our internal engineering team and customers who are developing AMD Ryzen based systems and platforms. As a key contributor to the success of AMD’s product, you will be part of a leading team to drive and improve AMD’s abilities to deliver the highest quality, industry‑leading technologies to market. The Systems Design Engineering team fosters and encourages continuous technical innovation to showcase successes as well as facilitate continuous career development.

THE PERSON:

The Debug Engineer will work with internal validation engineers and our customers during critical issue escalations and help get issues resolved in time to meet product development or sustaining milestones in the post‑silicon phase.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Include debugging client systems with an emphasis on SoC and platform level debug.
• Knowledge and use of standard debuggers, programmers, and emulators.
• A thorough understanding of client industry standard busses, such as DDR, PCIe, SATA, and other high‑speed IO protocol is required in addition to detailed knowledge of high‑speed digital design and signal integrity.
• Further requirements include a strong understanding of BIOS, OS, and driver interactions at the system level as well as a proficient understanding of x86 CPU architecture and functionality.
• Providing root cause analysis and guidance to internal and customer design teams to help close issues.
• Support projects independently and handle all issues to co‑work with internal & external teams well.
• A self‑starter required and able to deal with a high level of ambiguity.

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE:

• The ideal candidate has worked at a computer hardware company as a design or debug engineer.
• Worked on multiple projects from development, through bring‑up and validation and supported through the release to production.
• Strong knowledge of X86 architectures and DDR memory interface desired.
• Experience in use of tools such as Jtag debuggers, logic analyzers, SATA, USB, and PCIe bus analyzers.
• Excellent communication skills are required in the role of supporting customers.

ACADEMIC CREDENTIALS:

• Bachelors or Master’s in computer engineering or computer science or electrical engineering, or comparable disciplines.

LOCATION:

Penang, Malaysia

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.