Server Platform Design Engineer

Advanced Micro Devices; Austin, Northern (TX, KY); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Advanced Micro Devices in Austin, TX, is seeking a server platform hardware design engineer focused on PCBA-based logic for debugging, validation and testing of AMD processors and chipsets. You will collaborate with power, mechanical, firmware, validation, PCB layout, and field teams.

The role emphasizes creating high-quality hardware, debugging prototypes, overseeing external manufacturing, and writing detailed design documents.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in a technology-related field.
• Ability to design board- and system-level products.
• Experience debugging hardware prototypes and working with production-ready boards.

Responsibilities

• Develop specifications for board- and system-level products.
• Design board-level products with Cadence tools.
• Debug prototypes to production-worthy state.
• Oversee manufacturing with outside vendors.
• Write and review detailed technical documentation.
• Provide technical leadership to less experienced engineers.
• Support customers with system-level troubleshooting and support.
• Provide debug and design assistance to customers and field teams.

Skills

Board-level debugging

Written and verbal communication

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Technology-related Bachelor's or Master's degree

Tools

Oscilloscopes

Signal generators

DC power supplies

Bus logic analyzers

Cadence 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.