Server Platform Design Engineer

AMD; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

AMD benefits at a glance

Job summary

AMD is seeking an engineer for the Server Platform Hardware Design team to assist with PCBA-based logic design and debugging of AMD processors and chipsets in Austin. You will collaborate with power, mechanical, firmware, and validation teams to deliver production-worthy hardware and to support customers with system-level expertise.

The role emphasizes high-quality documentation, cross-functional teamwork, and leadership for junior engineers, with a focus on debug and testing across hardware

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in a technology-related field.
• Strong board-level debugging and lab skills.
• Experience with Cadence tools and PCB design is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop comprehensive specifications for board-level and system-level products.
• Design board-level products using Cadence tools.
• Debug prototypes to achieve production-worthy products.
• Oversee the manufacturing process at outside vendors.
• Write and review detailed technical documentation.
• Provide technical expertise and leadership for less experienced engineers.
• Support product engineering in resolving customer problems requiring system-level expertise.
• Provide debug, applications support, and design assistance to customers, field applications, and sales.

Skills

Board level debugging

Oscilloscopes

Signal generators

DC power supplies

Logic analyzers

Cadence tools

Communication skills

Cross-functional teamwork

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in a tech field

Tools

Cadence tools

PCB design tools

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’redesigning 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:

The AMD Server Platform Hardware Design team is seeking an engineer for assisting with PCBA-based logic design centered on current and future PC architecture; specifically, hardware for debug, validation and testing of AMD microprocessors and chipsets. You will also be responsible for debug and support of our designs. This role offers the opportunity to work cross-functionally with power supply designers, mechanical and thermal engineers, firmware developers, validation engineers, PCB layout specialists, and both internal and external stakeholders.

THE PERSON:

• You’ll play a key role in creating high-quality, cutting-edge products that drive AMD’s leadership in AI acceleration.
• The Server Design Team fosters and encourages technical innovation as well as facilitates continuous career development.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Develop comprehensive specifications for board level and system level products, based on a clear understanding of the requirements and cross-functional team collaboration
• Design board-level products using Cadence tools
• Debug prototypes to achieve production-worthy products
• Oversee the manufacturing process at outside vendors
• Write and review detailed technical documentation
• Provide technical expertise and leadership for less experienced engineers
• Support product engineering in resolving customer problems which requires system-level expertise
• Provide debug, applications support, and design assistance to customers, field applications, and sales

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE:

• Excellent board level debugging skills
• Experience with engineering lab equipment: oscilloscopes, signal generators, DC power supplies, bus logic analyzers, etc.
• Must have excellent written and verbal communication skills for both internal and customer facing interaction

ACADEMIC CREDENTIALS:

A technology related Bachelor's or Master's degree

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.