Senior x86 Embedded Systems Architect - Networking/Storage

Advanced Micro Devices; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

AMD is seeking a senior technical leader within the CAE team to drive design, integration and deployment of x86-based embedded solutions for networking and storage customers. You will act as a key interface between customers, field teams and R&D, providing architecture reviews, debug guidance and design-in support.

The role requires deep system-level expertise, hands-on debugging, and the ability to train staff and enable customers, with occasional international travel.

Qualifications

• BS/MS in Electrical/Computer Engineering or related field.
• Experience in hardware architecture and design across embedded platforms.
• Hands-on debugging of HW issues on SoC/x86 platforms.
• Familiarity with high‑speed signaling testing and validation.
• Knowledge of DDR4/5, PCIe4/5 and Ethernet standards.
• Proficiency in programming/scripting (C/C++, Python, Perl).

Responsibilities

• Provide guidance to ODM/OEM customers on integrating AMD processors into networking and storage products.
• Perform architecture and schematic reviews, design‑in support, and customer training on product features.
• Analyze, debug, and root cause issues on AMD processor enabled platforms with cross‑functional teams.
• Train field staff and customer engineers on product capabilities and troubleshooting. Occasional international travel may be required.

Skills

Hardware architecture

HW design and debugging

Signal integrity

High-speed testing

DDR4/5 PCIe4/5 Ethernet

C/C++

Python

Perl

Customer communication

Education

Bachelor or Master in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science

Tools

DDR4/5

PCIe4/5

Ethernet 1/2.5/10G

Oscilloscope

Job description

AMD is seeking a senior technical leader within the CAE team to drive design, integration and deployment of x86-based embedded solutions for networking and storage customers. You will act as a key interface between customers, field teams and R&D, providing architecture reviews, debug guidance and design-in support.

The role requires deep system-level expertise, hands-on debugging, and the ability to train staff and enable customers, with occasional international travel.