Platform SoC Debug Lead Engineer

Advanced Micro Devices; Austin (TX); Hybrid; USD 150,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) is seeking a Platform SoC Debug Lead Engineer to join our Server Platform Solution Engineering Group. You will lead validation and debug for EPYC and AI server platforms, coordinating with architecture, design, validation, firmware, and software teams to quickly resolve issues.

You will operate at silicon-to-system level, driving root‑cause analysis and ensuring program milestones are met. Excellent cross‑functional communication is essential for success in this role.

Qualifications

• BS/MS in Electrical Engineering or related field.
• 12+ years of applicable experience in server/platform validation or debug.
• Strong understanding of Server platform components and x86 architectures.
• Experience with IO interfaces such as PCIe, CXL, and RAS.
• Knowledge of BMC firmware, IPMI, Redfish, and remote management a plus.
• Experience with captures using Oscilloscopes and protocol analyzers.
• Proficiency in C, Python, and shell scripting for low‑level debug.

Responsibilities

• Lead debugging for AI/Server SoC platforms across domains to meet milestones.
• Collaborate with architecture, design, validation, firmware, and software teams to resolve issues.
• Provide root-cause analysis for platform, SoC, and BIOS/firmware issues.
• Improve debug capabilities by identifying common challenges and driving innovations with partner teams.
• Manage issues, risks, and communications, including program status and opportunities.

Skills

Platform Debug

EPYC servers

C

Python

JTAG tools

BIOS/firmware

X86 architectures

Linux OS

Education

Electrical Engineering degree

Tools

Oscilloscopes

Protocol analyzers

JTAG

Power measurement tools

Job description

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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.

Platform SOC Debug Lead Engineer

We are seeking a skilled and dedicated Platform SoC Debug Lead Engineer to join our Server Platform Solution Engineering Group’s Debug team. In this role, you will work on cutting‑edge server EPYC and AI Platforms to lead validation and debug to meet the program milestones. Your responsibilities will include collaborating with Platform architecture, design, validation, firmware and software engineering teams to resolve critical issues and ensure the highest quality standards.

THE PERSON:

Lead platform and SoC debug for EPYC/AI server platforms, driving issue resolution, validation, and quality to meet program milestones. Operate at the intersection of silicon, platform, firmware, and system‑level integration, with strong cross‑functional influence.

JOB DUTIES:

• Lead debugging efforts for enabling AI/Server SoC platforms in domains such as high‑speed data‑center I/O (PCIe, CXL, etc.), RAS features to resolve issues efficiently that are seen from the program execution
• Collaborate with partner organizations to provide root cause analysis for platform issues in a Data center environment. The debug role is expected to provide root cause analysis for platform level, SoC logical, performance and BIOS/firmware issues
• Improve debug capabilities and methodology over time by identifying common challenges or impediments to efficient debug and working with partner organizations like design, Firmware and software teams to drive innovation in silicon architecture, design, tools and methods.
• Manage and track technical issues, risks, and priorities effectively with the business unit and SW Debug tools teams. Manage customer and executive communications, including program status, risks and opportunities.
• Maintain strong communication skills, both verbal and written, to convey summary findings and recommendations to senior management.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Strong understanding of Server platform components, x86 or other complex CPU architectures. Proficiency with Linux and/or Microsoft Operating Systems is a plus.
• Deeper domain expertise in areas such as IO interfaces - PCIe, CXL, RAS, Power management to drive comprehensive system level test‑plan execution
• Understanding of BMC firmware and features, including IPMI, Redfish, sensor monitoring, power control, and remote management is a plus
• Prior experience with computer system design and/or validation, testing tools, and environments.
• Experience with handling and taking captures using Oscilloscopes, protocol analyzers, and JTAG based Debug Tools.
• Proficiency in C, Python, and shell scripting for low‑level development and debug
• Excellent organizational skills and the ability to prioritize multiple workstreams and meet tight deadlines.
• Strong networking and relationship‑building skills, with the ability to drive effective decision‑making across various functions and levels within the organization.
• Knowledge of pre‑silicon environments (Verification, Emulation, Virtual Bring‑Up) is a plus.

ACADEMIC CREDENTIALS:

• BS or MS degree in Electrical Engineering or related major, with 12+ years of applicable experience.

LOCATION:

Austin, TX

This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship.

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This posting is for an existing vacancy.