Senior Server System Platform Hardware Architect

AMD; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

AMD is seeking a Senior Server System Platform Hardware Architect in Austin, TX. This role involves collaboration with domain architects across various technical areas to create innovative and high-quality products that enhance AMD's leadership in AI acceleration.

The ideal candidate has a technology-related bachelor's degree and over 15 years of relevant experience, excellent debugging skills, and strong communication abilities. Benefits offered include a comprehensive package, suitable for diverse candidates.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of experience or equivalent training and experience.
• Experience in a customer environment with specific customer applications.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Define socket pinout and floor planning using Cadence tools.
• Develop product specifications through cross-functional collaboration.
• Drive vendor partnerships for new technologies.

Skills

Technical expertise in board-level and system-level design

Excellent debugging skills

Strong communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in a technology-related field

Tools

Cadence tools

Job description

What You Do at AMD

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. We push the limits of innovation to solve the world’s most important challenges while striving for execution excellence, being direct, humble, collaborative, and inclusive of diverse perspectives.

The Role

The AMD Server Platform Design team is seeking a Senior Server System Platform Hardware Architect. This role offers the opportunity to work cross‑functionally with domain architects in power supply design, platform design, mechanical, thermal, firmware, silicon validation, and silicon design, as well as extensive collaboration with AMD customers and ecosystem vendors. You will play a key role in creating high‑quality, cutting‑edge products that drive AMD’s leadership in AI acceleration.

Key Responsibilities

• Define and drive platform level socket pinout and floor planning using Cadence tools
• Develop comprehensive product specifications for system level products by obtaining a clear understanding of the requirements through internal cross‑functional collaboration and customer engagements
• Drive vendor partnership and engagement to enable the ecosystem for up and coming and new technologies
• Write and review detailed customer‑centric technical documentation
• Provide technical expertise and leadership for a broad cross‑functional team

Preferred Experience

• A technology‑related bachelor’s degree and 15+ years of experience or equivalent training and experience
• Experience in a customer environment, knowledge of specific customer applications and technical expertise demonstrated in board‑level and system‑level design
• Excellent debugging skills at the SoC and system level
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills for both internal and customer‑facing interaction

Location & Visa

• Austin, TX
• This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship

Benefits

Benefits offered are described: AMD benefits at a glance.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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.

Other Statements

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.