Hardware Systems Design Engineer – x86 Embedded Solutions

Advanced Micro Devices; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

AMD is seeking a senior technical leader within the CAE team to drive design, integration and deployment of x86-based embedded solutions for networking and storage customers. You will act as a key interface between customers, field teams and R&D, providing architecture reviews, debug guidance and design-in support.

The role requires deep system-level expertise, hands-on debugging, and the ability to train staff and enable customers, with occasional international travel.

Qualifications

• BS/MS in Electrical/Computer Engineering or related field.
• Experience in hardware architecture and design across embedded platforms.
• Hands-on debugging of HW issues on SoC/x86 platforms.
• Familiarity with high‑speed signaling testing and validation.
• Knowledge of DDR4/5, PCIe4/5 and Ethernet standards.
• Proficiency in programming/scripting (C/C++, Python, Perl).

Responsibilities

• Provide guidance to ODM/OEM customers on integrating AMD processors into networking and storage products.
• Perform architecture and schematic reviews, design‑in support, and customer training on product features.
• Analyze, debug, and root cause issues on AMD processor enabled platforms with cross‑functional teams.
• Train field staff and customer engineers on product capabilities and troubleshooting. Occasional international travel may be required.

Skills

Hardware architecture

HW design and debugging

Signal integrity

High-speed testing

DDR4/5 PCIe4/5 Ethernet

C/C++

Python

Perl

Customer communication

Education

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

Tools

DDR4/5

PCIe4/5

Ethernet 1/2.5/10G

Oscilloscope

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.

Together, we advance your career.

THE ROLE:

A senior technical leader within AMD's Customer Applications Engineering (CAE) team, driving the successful design, integration, and deployment of x86-based embedded solutions for networking and storage customers. This role combines deep system-level expertise with hands-on debug and architecture guidance, enabling OEM/ODM partners to bring high-performance, reliable products to market.

THE PERSON:

We are looking for an engineer who acts as a key interface between customers, field teams, and R&D leading root-cause analysis of complex platform issues across hardware and software boundaries, providing design reviews (architecture, schematic, SI/PI), and influencing solution quality and readiness. Delivers impactful customer enablement through technical guidance, training, and rapid issue resolution, while feeding critical insights back into product development to improve future AMD platforms.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provide guidance to ODM/OEM customers on effectively integrating AMD processors into networking and storage products and custom designs.
• Guidance consists of architecture reviews, schematic reviews, design-in support, and training customers on product features.
• Analyze, debug, and root cause issues found with AMD processor enabled platform and work with appropriate development teams to provide a solution.
• Train field sales and support staff in the features and uses of AMD products. Occasional international travel may be needed.

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE:

• Expertise in hardware architecture, logic/circuit design and implementation.
• Hands-on experience in design and debugging HW issues on SoC and x86 platform.
• Experience with signal integrity and power delivery network.
• Familiarity with High-speed circuit testing (oscilloscope and JBERT usage).
• Experience with DDR4/5, LPDDR4/5, U/R/LR DIMM JEDEC standards, PCIe4/5, 1/2.5/10G Ethernet.
• Familiarity with programming / scripting language (C/C++, Python, Perl, ...).
• Familiarity with Server OSes (Linux, Windows Server).
• Ability to communicate technical issues and solutions with the customer and internal teams.

ACADEMIC CREDENTIALS:

• Bachelor or Masters of Science in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related.

LOCATION:

San Jose, CA or Austin, TX

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.

AMD may use Artificial Intelligence to help screen, assess or select applicants for this position. AMD's "Responsible AI Policy" is available here.

This posting is for an existing vacancy.