Hardware Engineer, Networking Switch Bring Up and Rack Level Performance Validation

Hardware FYI; Santa Clara (CA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

AMD in Santa Clara, CA is seeking a hands-on Systems Development engineer to lead switch and server hardware bring-up, NPI qualification with OEMs, and full system validation across boards and SoCs.

You will collaborate with hardware, software, power, thermal, signal integrity, and manufacturing teams, review schematics, debug issues, and drive root cause analysis to ensure quality, reliability, and timely deployment of data-center products.

Qualifications

• Experience with board- and system-level bring-up and validation.
• Familiarity with Cadence schematic and board layout tools.
• Strong understanding of Linux and Python scripting for automation and testing.
• Knowledge of network protocols such as RDMA, PCIe, and XGMI.

Responsibilities

• Lead Switch System bring-up, System Rack Validation, and NPI qualification for server and switch hardware with OEM vendors.
• Drive deployment and sustaining efforts for hardware solutions through all compliance stages.
• Lead debug and root cause analysis of deployed systems by reviewing board layouts and schematics.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with internal engineering teams and external partners to ensure timely delivery and quality standards.
• Gather system feature requirements, define detailed test plans, and execute hardware validation plans.
• Contribute to continuous improvement efforts that enhance system quality, reliability, and performance.

Skills

Board bring-up

System integration

Cadence tools

Linux scripting

Python scripting

RDMA PCIe

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in EE

Tools

Cadence schematic

Cadence board layout

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.

THE ROLE

Join AMD’s dynamic Systems Development team, where you’ll play a key role in bringing cutting-edge servers and switch solutions to life. You will be at the center of SoC, board, and system-level integration-leading validation, new product introduction (NPI) qualification with OEM partners, and driving solutions through all stages of compliance and deployment.

This is a highly collaborative environment where you’ll work alongside experts across hardware, software, power, thermal, signal integrity, and manufacturing teams, as well as engage directly with external vendors. Your work will have a direct impact on product quality, time-to-market, and AMD’s success in the data center space.

THE PERSON

You are a hands-on problem solver who thrives in a fast-paced, cross-functional environment. You bring curiosity, persistence, and strong analytical thinking to root cause analysis and system bring-up. You’re equally comfortable diving deep into schematics and collaborating with cross-discipline teams to deliver high-quality results.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead Switch System bring-up, System Rack Validation, and NPI qualification for server and switch hardware with OEM vendors.
• Drive deployment and sustaining efforts for hardware solutions through all compliance stages.
• Lead debug and root cause analysis of deployed systems by reviewing board layouts and schematics.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with internal engineering teams and external partners to ensure timely delivery and quality standards.
• Gather system feature requirements, define detailed test plans, and execute hardware validation plans.
• Contribute to continuous improvement efforts that enhance system quality, reliability, and performance.

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE

• Experience with board- and system-level bring-up and validation.
• Familiarity with Cadence schematic and board layout tools.
• Strong understanding of Linux and Python scripting for automation and testing.
• Knowledge of network protocols such as RDMA, PCIe, and XGMI.
• Proven ability to work with cross-functional engineering teams and external vendors.

ACADEMIC CREDENTIALS

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in electrical engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field preferred.

LOCATION

Santa Clara, California

This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship.

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.