Hybrid Systems Hardware Validation Engineer – Data Center

AMD; Santa Clara (CA); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

AMD in Santa Clara is seeking a hands-on Systems Development Engineer to lead server and switch hardware bring-up, validation, and NPI with OEM partners.

You will collaborate across hardware, software, power, thermal, and manufacturing teams to drive compliance, deployment, and performance improvements for data-center solutions.

Applicants should have BS/MS in EE/CE and experience with Cadence tools; strong Linux and Python scripting will be valued for root-cause analysis and automation.

Qualifications

• Experience with board- and system-level bring-up and validation.
• Familiarity with Cadence schematic and board layout tools.
• Strong Linux and Python scripting skills.
• Knowledge of RDMA, PCIe, and XGMI interconnects.

Responsibilities

• Lead system bring-up, 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 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 validation

Linux scripting

RDMA/PCIe/XGMI knowledge

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Electrical/Computer Engineering

Tools

Cadence Schematic

Cadence Board Layout

Job description

AMD in Santa Clara is seeking a hands-on Systems Development Engineer to lead server and switch hardware bring-up, validation, and NPI with OEM partners.

You will collaborate across hardware, software, power, thermal, and manufacturing teams to drive compliance, deployment, and performance improvements for data-center solutions.

Applicants should have BS/MS in EE/CE and experience with Cadence tools; strong Linux and Python scripting will be valued for root-cause analysis and automation.