Principal Debug Engineer

Advanced Micro Devices; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Advanced Micro Devices in Austin, TX is seeking a Lead System Debug Engineer specializing in AI Rack Validation to join the post-silicon validation team. You will drive debug strategy, manage complex silicon issues, and collaborate across global engineering teams to meet program milestones.

The ideal candidate has 15+ years in electrical/computer engineering, strong analytical skills, and proven leadership in validation, OS/driver/bios debugging, and datacenter technologies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's/Master's in EE/CS with 15+ years of applicable experience.
• Experience debugging OS, firmware, silicon, and hardware.
• Proven track record delivering high-quality validation programs.

Responsibilities

• Debug issues found during silicon bring-up, system validation, and production phases.
• Lead complex debug efforts to identify root cause and resolution.
• Ensure on-time resolution with high-quality outputs.
• Manage and track issues, risks, and priorities to meet milestones.
• Publish program indicators and drive changes to improve throughput.
• Coordinate with multiple global teams and stakeholders.

Skills

Analytical skills

Validation experience

PCIe and CXL

X86 architecture

System Debug

OS/Driver/BIOS debugging

Cross-functional communication

Program management

Datacenter technologies

Self-starter

Education

Bachelors or Masters in Electrical or Computer Engineering

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:

The technical leader will be responsible for System and Silicon debug of AMD EPYC Server & AMD Instinct products. The successful candidate will work as part of the post-silicon validation group; facilitating all aspects of debug and resolution for system level failures working with engineering teams across AMD. Candidate will be immersed in challenging system debug work as well as developing & executing debug strategy for optimal debug throughput on current product to meet milestones at POR quality.The system debug lead will also help in driving improvements to future debug methodology. The candidate should be able to work in a global environment while maintaining a synergetic culture.

THE PERSON:

We are looking for a disciplined and dynamic, Lead System Debug Engineer - AI Rack Validation to join our growing post-Si debug team supporting the next generation of AMD’s flagship server CPU & Instinct products.

As a diligent leader in Validation, you will drive balanced, scalable, and automated solutions to avail optimal debug throughput. In this high visibility position, you will be part of a leading team to innovate and improve AMD’s abilities to deliver the highest quality, industry leading technologies to market. Your technical leadership skills, validation and debug expertise will be necessary towards product development, definition, root cause and resolution. Your agility and collaborative approach will be essential to work with engineering teams and other stakeholders (System Architects, IP design, SoC, FW, SW, manufacturing).

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Debug issues found during Silicon bring-up, Systems Validation, and production phases of SOC programs.
• Lead complex debug efforts for internal Silicon findings to identify root cause and resolution.
• Ensure issues are solved on time with quality.
• Manage and track technical issues, risks and priorities to un-gate program milestones.
• Publish debug program indicators to identify major roadblocks and drive changes to improve debug throughput.
• Manage customer and executive communications, including program status, risks and opportunities.
• Drive technical innovation to improve AMD’s capabilities across triage & debug, including tool, script development, technical and procedural methodology enhancement, and various internal and cross-functional technical initiatives
• Work with multiple teams across global time zones

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE:

• Strong analytical/problem-solving skills and pronounced attention to details
• Extensive experience in validation roles involving debugging OS, FW, Silicon, and HW issues.
• Understanding of industry standard busses and their software stack, such as PCIe, CXL.
• Strong knowledge of X86 architecture, SoC design, memory, RAS & power management
• Extensive knowledge of system architecture, technical debug, and validation strategy
• Good understanding and experience in platform/ system level debug, Operating System, Device Drivers and System BIOS interactions.
• Excellent communication and coordination skills.
• Detailed oriented, highly organized, able to prioritize, and juggle multiple work streams to tight deadlines.
• Experience in technical program management. A thorough understanding of datacenter industry technologies and their software stack.
• Must be a self-starter, and able to independently drive tasks to completion

ACADEMIC CREDENTIALS:

• Bachelors or Masters degree in electrical or computer engineering with 15+ years of applicable experience.

LOCATION:

Austin, TX or Secaucus, NJ

This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship.

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This posting is for an existing vacancy.