Principal Datacenter RAS Architect

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

Job summary

AMD is seeking a Server System RAS Architect to join the Datacenter System Architecture and Engineering team in Austin. You will define server system RAS solutions spanning silicon, platform HW/SW, and usage scenarios to deliver premier customer experiences.

You will partner with customers, processors, IP/SOC, and software teams to drive end‑to‑end RAS features, publishing technical papers on emerging solutions and shaping future server products.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated RAS expertise across multiple server generations.
• Experience delivering server products from architecture through production release.
• Strong understanding of server buses such as DDR and PCIe; high‑speed IO knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Architect and deploy Server System In‑band and Out‑of‑band RAS solutions for AMD servers.
• Lead end‑to‑end RAS feature development from concept to production.
• Collaborate with customers, processor/IP/SOC teams, network and system software groups to optimize Server RAS.
• R&D next‑gen data center designs to improve reliability, availability and serviceability.
• Influence future AMD server products by contributing to architecture and execution strategy.
• Maintain credibility with engineering leaders at top tech companies and align on solutions.
• Publish technical papers and report on server system solutions.

Skills

RAS Expertise

Server Architecture

Cross-functional Collaboration

System-level Analysis

Education

Engineering degree in Electrical/Computer Engineering or Computer Science

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.

THE ROLE

AMD is looking for a Server System RAS Architect to join our Datacenter System Architecture and Engineering team to develop world‑class products around EPYC processors. In this role you will be engaged with key customers and internal architects, field application teams, and internal stakeholders to define server system RAS solutions. This requires technically analyzing, defining outside‑in usage cases, and using a broad spectrum of technologies to drive a Server System solution spanning silicon, platform HW/SW, and usage scenarios to deliver the best customer experiences. In this role you will provide a cohesive technical report on specific server system solutions and publish technical papers on emerging Server System RAS solutions.

THE PERSON

AMD is a semiconductor design innovator leading the next era of digital experiences with its EPYC Roadmap that powers server computing products focused on driving industry‑leading cloud computing and virtualization environments. If you have a passion for excellence and a drive to achieve, you belong at AMD. Our employees—AMDers—work hard, have fun, and thrive on success. We meet the challenges of an evolving marketplace by staying true to our corporate values, including unwavering respect for individuals and a focus on retaining superior employees.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Architect and deploy Server System In‑band and Out‑of‑band RAS solutions using AMD processors, accelerators, network components for high‑performance computing, server, and mega‑data center applications and be at the forefront of system hardware innovation.
• Lead the end‑to‑end execution of RAS features from concept through productization for AMD server products.
• Work closely with customers, processor architects, IP and SOC architects, network and IO device architects, application software developers and system software developers, and business unit to optimize the Server RAS solutions.
• Work on research and development of next‑generation system designs to continually improve the reliability, availability, and serviceability of data center solutions.
• Influence the shaping of future products/solutions by significantly contributing to the system architecture and technology execution throughout the server products.
• Maintain a proven track record of working with leading technology companies to jointly engineer outstanding products based on new SoCs/CPUs/chipsets.
• Establish credibility with engineering and leadership counterparts at top technology companies, communicate technical results and positions clearly and accurately, and drive alignment on solutions.

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE

• Demonstrated RAS expertise through multiple generations of product deployments is required.
• Demonstrated server product experience by working on multiple projects from architecture, development, design—including memory, I/O, power delivery, power management, boot process, firmware, and BMC/hardware management through bring‑up and validation and supported through release to production—is a plus.
• Detailed understanding of RAS for server‑industry standard buses such as DDR, PCIe, and other high‑speed IO protocols is required.
• Experience working seamlessly across engineering disciplines and geographies to deliver excellent results.

ACADEMIC CREDENTIALS

• Engineering degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or Computer Science with extensive experience.

This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship.

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Equal Opportunity

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.