Senior Platform Systems Architect

AMD; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 140,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

AMD is seeking a Lead/Principal Systems Design Engineer to drive platform architecture, chipsets, and I/O subsystems for server, workstation, and client platforms. You will lead cross-functional teams across silicon, firmware, BIOS, validation, and ecosystem partners to ensure successful deployment and certification readiness.

The role emphasizes scalable, automated design solutions, regulatory and environmental compliance planning, and the ability to translate complex requirements into

Qualifications

• Experience defining platform requirements and system-level architecture for client/server/workstation products.
• Exposure to regulatory, environmental, and industry certification requirements.
• Ability to develop customer-facing design guidance and technical documentation.

Responsibilities

• Define and drive platform architecture and requirements for chipset and I/O subsystems with regulatory considerations.
• Lead evaluations, design tradeoffs, validation planning, bring-up, and debug across subsystems.
• Collaborate with silicon, firmware, BIOS, validation, and ecosystem teams for platform integration and certification readiness.
• Work with OEMs/ODMs and ecosystem partners to drive adoption and successful deployment.

Skills

Platform architecture

System-level design

Debug and validation

Cross-functional collaboration

Programming/C/C++

Python/Scripting

Education

Bachelor's or Master’s in Electrical/Computer Engineering

Tools

PCIe/USB4 protocol tooling

Oscilloscopes

Logic analyzers

Power analyzers & signal integrity tools

Job description

AMD is seeking a Lead/Principal Systems Design Engineer to drive platform architecture, chipsets, and I/O subsystems for server, workstation, and client platforms. You will lead cross-functional teams across silicon, firmware, BIOS, validation, and ecosystem partners to ensure successful deployment and certification readiness.

The role emphasizes scalable, automated design solutions, regulatory and environmental compliance planning, and the ability to translate complex requirements into