Lead Systems Design Engineer

Advanced Micro Devices; Austin (TX); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Advanced Micro Devices in Austin seeks a Sr. Systems Design Engineer focused on platform/system firmware for Datacenter GPU products. You will lead firmware development, coordinate with engineers, architects, and customer teams to deliver robust firmware solutions.

The ideal candidate has strong C programming, Linux/Windows scripting, open BMC/Redfish experience, and a track record in hardware-software integration. This role is hybrid and offers AMD benefits.

Qualifications

• Experience with OpenBMC and/or SMC.
• Experience with Out Of Band server management (BMC, Redfish, I2C, I3C, USB).
• Proficiency with server systems and scripting (Linux and Windows).
• Hands-on lab experience with test equipment.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• Proven C programming foundation and debugging skills.
• Experience with computer architecture and firmware.
• Experience with source control systems such as Git or Perforce.

Responsibilities

• Lead design and development of firmware, software, and hardware for AMD platforms.
• Consult with internal/external customers on features and requirements.
• Collaborate with tools and validation teams to emulate customer systems.
• Define system and platform validation test plans.
• Lead multi-disciplinary debugging efforts.

Skills

OpenBMC/SMC

Out Of Band management

Redfish

Scripting (Linux/Windows)

Python

C/C++ programming

Computer architecture

Git/Perforce

Firmware development

Lab testing (scope)

Education

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

Tools

VHDL/FPGA tooling

BMC tools

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 are looking for a dynamic, energetic Sr. Systems Design Engineer with a passion for platform/system firmware. As part of the role, the lead will work closely with other firmware engineers, developers, architects and customer engineering teams in leading the development and implementation of firmware for AMD's Datacenter GPU Products.

THE PERSON:

As a firmware lead, you are passionate about firmware development and quality with an ability to solve problems at a system level. You are self-motivated and thrives in a collaborative and fast paced environment. You have excellent technical communication, interpersonal and leadership skills.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Lead Engineer responsible for designing, developing, debugging, verifying and/or validating firmware, software and/or hardware
• Provide consultation to internal and external customers regarding AMD features and programming requirements
• Collaborate with tools and validation team to implement actual or emulation of end customer systems
• Define system & platform level validation test plans
• Leading multi-disciplinary debug efforts
• Some examples of feature design & implementation that meets our customer needs:
• End to end Out Of Band Management, including Management Controllers, FPGAs and uCs
• Redfish
• OCP compliant and customer feature aligned secure solutions

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE:

• Experience with OpenBMC and/or SMC
• Experience with Out Of Band server management (BMC, Redfish, I2C, I3C, USB)
• Proficiency with server systems, scripting (Linux and Windows OS, Hypervisors, scripting, python, c/c++)
• Hands-on lab experience (protocol analyzer, oscilloscope)
• Excellent communication skills: verbal, written and interpersonal
• Proven foundation in C programming
• Strong problem-solving skills
• Experience with computer architecture
• Experience with source control systems such as git or perforce
• Industry experience developing firmware, software or device drivers

ACADEMIC CREDENTIALS:

• Bachelors or Master's degree in Electrical or Computer Engineering field.

THIS ROLE IS NOT ELIGIBLE FOR VISA SPONSOREDSHIP.

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This posting is for an existing vacancy.