Principal, Platform Thermal Engineer Lead

Advanced Micro Devices; Santa Clara (CA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

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Job summary

Advanced Micro Devices in Santa Clara, CA is seeking a dynamic Platform Thermal Lead to guide the Server Platform Thermal Mechanical (SPTM) team. You will represent, debug, and triage system-level thermal issues while supporting SOC architects with power and thermal modeling.

As a senior leader, you will drive technical strategy, collaborate across teams, and ensure timely validation and optimization of features through advanced CFD tools and lab equipment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in mechanical engineering.
• Experience leading thermal mechanical teams and projects.
• Strong diagnostic and debugging skills for SOC programs.
• Proficiency in programming/scripting (C/C++, Python).
• Familiarity with CFD tools and lab equipment.
• Ability to drive tasks independently.

Responsibilities

• Drive technical innovation to improve validation, including tool/script development, methodology enhancements, and cross-functional initiatives.
• Debug issues during bring-up, validation, and production phases of SOC programs.
• Work with multiple teams and track test execution to ensure features are validated and optimized on time.
• Collaborate closely with supporting technical teams.
• Engage in other software/hardware modeling frameworks.
• Lead a collaborative approach with multiple teams.

Skills

C/C++

Python

Perl

Ruby

Analytical thinking

Self-starter

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

IcePak

Flotherm

OpenFOAM

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. Together, we advance your career.

PLATFORM THERMAL LEADER

THE ROLE:

We are looking for a dynamic, energetic platform Thermal Lead to join our growing team.

THE PERSON:

As a leader of the Server Platform Thermal Mechanical (SPTM) group, you will represent, debug, and triage system-level thermal issues along with supporting SOC architects with power and thermal modeling.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Driving technical innovation to improve AMD’s capabilitiesacross validation, including tool and script development, technical and procedural methodology enhancement, and various internal and cross-functional technical initiatives
• Debugging issues found duringthe process,bring-up, validation, and production phases of SOC programs
• Working withmultiple teams, and tracking test execution to make sure all features are validated and optimized on time
• Working closely with supportingtechnical teams
• Engagingin othersoftware/hardware modeling frameworks

• Leading collaborative approach with multiple teams

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE:

• Extensive knowledge of CFD modeling with IcePak and Flotherm. OpenFoam is a plus.
• Experience with common thermal mechanical lab equipment such as anemometers, flowbenches, thermocouples, vibe/shock table, environmental chambers, Instron, etc.
• Experience with board/platform-level debug techniques and methodologies
• Extensive knowledge of system architecture, technical debug, and validation strategy
• Programming/scripting skills (e.g. C/C++, Perl, Ruby, Python).
• Strong analytical/problem-solving skills and pronounced attention to details
• Must be a self-starter, and able to independently drive tasks to completion

ACADEMIC CREDENTIALS:

• Bachelors or Masters degree in mechanical engineering

Location: Santa Clara, CA

This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship.

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This posting is for an existing vacancy.