Lead Server Systems Debug Engineer

Advanced Micro Devices, Inc.; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. is seeking a Lead Server Systems Debug Engineer in Austin, TX to drive advanced debug and validation across SOC programs. You will develop tools, collaborate across teams, and guide complex debugging tasks to ensure high-quality silicon and firmware before product release.

The role emphasizes problem solving, scripting in C/C++/Python, and close interaction with hardware and software teams to deliver robust, scalable server platforms for AI and HPC workloads.

Qualifications

• Experience debugging complex firmware, hardware, and SoC issues.
• Strong understanding of system architecture and validation strategies.
• Familiarity with lab equipment such as analyzers and scopes.

Responsibilities

• Drive technical innovation in debug and validation across SOC programs.
• Develop tools and scripts to improve efficiency and reliability.
• Collaborate with multiple teams to ensure timely feature validation.
• Lead cross-team efforts and guide complex debugging tasks.

Skills

Debug techniques

Board/platform debug

System architecture

Lab equipment

C/C++/Python scripting

Analytical/problem solving

Self-starter / task leadership

Education

Bachelors or Masters in Electrical/Computer Engineering

Tools

Logic analyzers

Oscilloscopes

Lab equipment

Job description

ADVANCE YOUR CAREER. ADVANCE THE WORLD.

At AMD, we believe technology can change lives for the better. It can heal us, entertain us, and make us more connected, productive, and understanding of the world around us. And we're looking for talent who feel the same: people who want to leave the planet better than they found it, those who don't shy away from humanity's challenges but are determined to help solve them.

AMD is powering the next generation of supercomputing, high-performance computing, cloud, and AI. Whether you're designing next-gen processors, enabling AI breakthroughs, or creating go-to-market plans, every role at AMD contributes to something bigger - technology that moves the world forward.

THE ROLE:

We have an opportunity for a dynamic, energetic Lead Server Systems Debug Engineer to join our growing team. 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 Server Systems Debug Engineering team fosters and encourages continuous technical innovation to showcase successes as well as facilitate continuous career development.

THE PERSON:

You enjoy problem solving including the most complex system, firmware and SoC problems. Your persistence in investigating and collaborating closely with engineering teams across AMD drives balanced, scalable, and automated solutions. In this high visibility position, your systems engineering expertise will be necessary towards product development, definition, and root cause resolution.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Driving technical innovation to improve AMD's capabilities across debug and validation, including tool and script development, technical and procedural methodology enhancement, and various internal and cross-functional technical initiatives


• Debugging issues found during the process, bring-up, validation, and production phases of SOC programs


• Pursuing solutions by working with multiple teams, and tracking test execution to make sure all features are validated and optimized on time


• Working closely with supporting technical teams


• Engaging in other software/hardware/system modeling frameworks


• Leading collaborative approach with multiple teams

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE:

• Experienced in debug techniques and methodologies


• Extensive experience with board/platform-level debug, including delivery, sequencing, analysis, and optimization


• Extensive knowledge of system architecture, technical debug, and validation strategy


• Extensive experience with common lab equipment, including protocol/logic analyzers, oscilloscopes, etc.


• Programming/scripting skills in one or more: C/C++, Perl, Ruby, Python


• Strong analytical/problem-solving skills, persistence, follow through and pronounced attention to details


• Must be a self-starter, and able to independently drive complex tasks to completion

ACADEMIC CREDENTIALS:

• Bachelors or Masters degree in Electrical or Computer Engineering highly preferred

This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship.

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This posting is for an existing vacancy.