Senior Rack Integration & Hardware Engineer

Advanced Micro Devices, Inc.; Secaucus (NJ); On-site; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. (AMD) seeks a Senior Rack Integration Engineer in Secaucus, NJ to lead rack-level integration for AI and data center platforms.

The role spans hardware development, system validation, and deployment readiness, guiding prototype builds and cross-functional collaboration to ensure scalable, serviceable solutions. You will drive reference designs, manage build readiness, and provide hands-on guidance through planning, validation, and documentation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Systems Engineering, or related engineering discipline.
• Hands-on experience with rack layouts, cable routing, assembly, and technical documentation.
• Experience leading prototype builds, deployment readiness, configuration management, and engineering changes.

Responsibilities

• Lead rack-level integration for AI and data center platforms.
• Develop and validate rack reference designs and configurations.
• Plan and execute prototype and NPI rack builds.
• Support system bring-up, validation, and design verification activities.
• Drive resolution of cross-functional integration issues.
• Provide technical guidance for rack assembly and configuration activities.
• Create and maintain rack documentation, BOMs, and integration procedures.
• Troubleshoot mechanical, thermal, power, networking, and serviceability issues.
• Review engineering changes and configuration updates.
• Participate in design, validation, and build readiness reviews.

Skills

Rack integration

System integration

NPI engineering

Server platforms

AI/HPC systems

Data center hardware

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical/Systems Engineering

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.

THE ROLE:

AMD is seeking a Senior Rack Integration Engineer to drive rack-level integration for next-generation AI and data center platforms. In this role, you will work at the intersection of hardware development, system validation, and deployment readiness, helping transform complex designs into fully integrated rack solutions. You will lead prototype and NPI rack builds, develop rack-level reference architectures, and collaborate with cross-functional engineering, manufacturing, and partner teams to ensure solutions are scalable, serviceable, and ready for deployment. This is a highly visible role offering the opportunity to influence the design and delivery of leading-edge AI infrastructure from concept through release.

THE PERSON:

You are a hands-on engineer who enjoys solving complex integration challenges and bringing diverse teams together to deliver results. You combine strong technical expertise in rack and system integration with a practical, detail-oriented approach to execution. You thrive in fast-paced development environments, communicate effectively across technical and non-technical audiences, and are comfortable leading build activities from planning through validation. Success in this role requires collaboration, adaptability, ownership, and a passion for advancing AI and data center technologies.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Lead rack-level integration for AI and data center platforms.
• Develop and validate rack reference designs and configurations.
• Plan and execute prototype and NPI rack builds.
• Support system bring-up, validation, and design verification activities.
• Drive resolution of cross-functional integration issues.
• Provide technical guidance for rack assembly and configuration activities.
• Create and maintain rack documentation, BOMs, and integration procedures.
• Troubleshoot mechanical, thermal, power, networking, and serviceability issues.
• Review engineering changes and configuration updates.
• Participate in design, validation, and build readiness reviews.

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE:

• Experience in rack integration, system integration, NPI engineering, server platforms, AI/HPC systems, or data center hardware development.
• Strong understanding of rack architectures, mechanical integration, cable management, serviceability, thermal design, airflow, power distribution, and cooling infrastructure.
• Experience supporting prototype builds, deployment readiness, configuration management, and engineering change processes.
• Hands-on experience with rack layouts, elevations, cable routing, assembly, and technical documentation.
• Ability to lead technical initiatives and collaborate effectively across engineering, manufacturing, ODM, and partner organizations.

ACADEMIC CREDENTIALS:

• Bachelor's degree preferred in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Systems Engineering, Mechanical Engineering Technology, Product Development Engineering, or a related engineering discipline.

LOCATION:

Secaucus, NJ

This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship.

Benefits offered are described: AMD benefits at a glance.

AMD does not accept unsolicited resumes from headhunters, recruitment agencies, or fee-based recruitment services. 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.