Senior Lab Systems Engineer

Socket.dev; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

AMD is seeking a Senior Member Lab Systems Engineer to lead deployment and debugging of server and rack-scale platforms in a Rockdale, Texas lab. You will work across hardware, firmware, software, and OS layers to identify root causes and accelerate resolutions, mentoring teammates and documenting findings along the way.

Ideal candidates have strong Linux and scripting skills (Python, Bash, C/C++), experience with server infrastructure and rack-scale computing, and a passion for emerging HPC/AI

Qualifications

• Strong troubleshooting and analytical thinking
• Proactive approach to identifying and resolving issues
• Excellent collaboration and communication skills
• Structured and methodical debugging
• Ability to mentor and assist other team members
• Strong documentation and organizational skills
• Flexibility to support business-critical activities
• Passion for learning emerging technologies

Responsibilities

• Deploy, configure, and maintain server, rack, and datacenter infrastructure platforms.
• Execute hardware installation activities supporting lab and datacenter environments.
• Troubleshoot and debug hardware, firmware, software, operating system, and networking issues.
• Perform root cause analysis of complex system failures and drive resolution efforts.
• Utilize system diagnostics, logs, telemetry, and low-level debug tools to identify faults.
• Support execution of engineering workloads, validation activities, and test environments.
• Develop and maintain scripts and tools to improve operational efficiency and automation.
• Document investigations, test results, corrective actions, and technical procedures in a clear and structured manner.
• Collaborate with hardware, firmware, software, validation, and infrastructure teams to resolve technical challenges.
• Travel to AMD datacenter sites as needed to support deployments and operational initiatives.

Job description

ADVANCE YOUR CAREER. ADVANCE THE WORLD.

At AMD, we believetechnology has the power to solve the world's most important challenges. From advancing healthcare and scientific discovery to powering AI and the technologies people rely on every day, innovation at AMDis shapingthefuture.

Whetheryou're designing next-gen processors, enabling AI breakthroughs, orbringing leading edge products to market, every role at AMD contributes to something bigger- technologythat moves the world forward.Join us and, together, we'll advance your career.

THE ROLE:

Join AMD's growing Datacenter Infrastructure team in Rockdale, Texas, supporting the deployment, operation, and debug of next-generation high-performance computing and AI platforms. This role offers the opportunity to work directly with cutting-edge server technologies, collaborating with hardware, software, firmware, validation, and datacenter engineering teams to bring advanced computing systems online and keep them operating at peak performance.

As a Senior Member Lab Systems Engineer, you will be a technical leader within the lab environment, responsible for deploying and debugging complex server and rack-scale platforms while driving root cause analysis across hardware, firmware, software, and operating system layers. The ideal candidate enjoys solving difficult technical problems, thrives in a fast-paced environment, and is excited by the opportunity to work on the latest AMD technologies before they reach customers.

This position provides exposure to AMD's newest HPC and AI infrastructure platforms and offers opportunities to collaborate with engineering teams across multiple AMD sites. Travel to other AMD datacenter locations may be required to support deployments, troubleshooting, and operational initiatives.

THE PERSON:

The successful candidate is a highly motivated and self-directed engineer who enjoys tackling complex technical challenges and working across multiple disciplines. They are equally comfortable troubleshooting independently and collaborating with cross-functional teams to resolve critical issues.

• Strong troubleshooting and analytical thinking skills
• Proactive approach to identifying and resolving issues
• Excellent collaboration and communication skills
• Structured and methodical approach to debugging
• Ability to mentor and assist other team members
• Strong documentation and organizational skills
• Flexibility to support business-critical activities when needed
• Passion for learning emerging technologies and solving difficult technical problems

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Deploy, configure, and maintain server, rack, and datacenter infrastructure platforms.
• Execute hardware installation activities supporting lab and datacenter environments.
• Troubleshoot and debug hardware, firmware, software, operating system, and networking issues.
• Perform root cause analysis of complex system failures and drive resolution efforts.
• Utilize system diagnostics, logs, telemetry, and low-level debug tools to identify faults.
• Support execution of engineering workloads, validation activities, and test environments.
• Develop and maintain scripts and tools to improve operational efficiency and automation.
• Document investigations, test results, corrective actions, and technical procedures in a clear and structured manner.
• Collaborate with hardware, firmware, software, validation, and infrastructure teams to resolve technical challenges.
• Travel to AMD datacenter sites as needed to support deployments and operational initiatives.

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE:

• Experience supporting server, datacenter, HPC, or AI infrastructure environments
• Knowledge of computer hardware architecture including CPUs, GPUs, memory subsystems, networking, and I/O devices
• Experience debugging hardware, firmware, operating systems, and software applications
• Linux system administration experience
• Experience with Python, Bash, C, or C++ scripting/programming
• Familiarity with server setup, deployment, and administration
• Experience working in rack-scale computing environments
• Networking fundamentals including system connectivity and troubleshooting
• Strong technical documentation and reporting skills
• Experience performing structured triage, troubleshooting, and root cause analysis
• Familiarity with technologies such as PCIe, Redfish, IPMI, I2C, SPI, NVLink, xGMI, Infinity Fabric, or related protocols
• Experience supporting large-scale compute or validation environments

ACADEMIC CREDENTIALS:

• Bachelor's or master's degree preferred in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical discipline

LOCATION: Rockdale, Texas (Onsite)

THIS ROLE IS NOT ELIGIBLE FOR VISA SUPPORT

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