Server Production Definition Lead

AMD; Santa Clara (CA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

AMD benefits at a glance

Job summary

AMD is seeking a hands-on engineer to own datacenter server power characterizations (charz), SLT charz, and performance attainment across pre- and post-silicon phases. The role demands collaboration with silicon, firmware, and manufacturing teams to optimize power, voltage stackup, and overall performance for server products.

Strong debugging skills, knowledge of x86 architecture, and experience with server OSes (Linux/Windows Server) are essential.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Electrical/Computer Engineering with several years of commercial server or Data Center experience in power and performance areas.

Responsibilities

• Interface with silicon/power architect to meet pre-silicon power and performance targets.
• Collaborate with manufacturing to drive SLT charz and voltage stackup for quality and performance.
• Define and optimize key PMM features related to performance.
• Lead post-Si power and SLT charz quality activities.
• Achieve post-Si performance targets for server product OPNs.
• Lead post-silicon/customer debug to identify root causes of power/performance issues.
• Develop post-Si validation infrastructure (software, hardware, automation environment, and lab setup).

Skills

CPU SLT charz

Voltage stackup

Power management

Server performance optimization

C/C++

Python

Perl

Linux

Windows Server

SoC and system debug

Education

Master's degree in Electrical/Computer Engineering

Tools

Linux

Windows Server

Job description

ADVANCE YOUR CAREER. ADVANCE THE WORLD.

At AMD, we believe technology 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 AMD is shaping the future.

ADVANCE YOUR CAREER. ADVANCE THE WORLD.

At AMD, we believe technology 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 AMD is shaping the future.

Whether you’re designing next-gen processors, enabling AI breakthroughs, or bringing leading edge products to market, every role at AMD contributes to something bigger — technology that moves the world forward. Join us and, together, we’ll advance your career.

The Role

Technical, hands-on engineer responsible for Datacenter Server product power charz, SLT charz, and performance attainment

The Person

• Be able to work in a high demand, fast paced environment with lots of real-time problem solving and critical thinking
• Strong verbal and written English communication skills

Key Responsibilities

• Interface silicon, power architect, pre-si performance team to close power and performance target in pre-silicon phase. Provide solutions for performance improvement when needed
• Interface with manufacture team to drive SLT charz and voltage stackup methodology to optimize quality and performance.
• Drive key performance related PMM feature definition and optimization
• Drive quality post si power and SLT charz activity
• Drive post si performance attainment for server product OPNs.
• Drive post-silicon/customer debug efforts to identify root cause of power and performance related issues.
• Develop post-silicon validation infrastructure (software, hardware, automation environment, and lab setup)

Preferred Experience

• Knowledge of computer hardware architecture (CPU/APU, x86, pcie, memory, bus logic) and software architecture (driver, bios, firmware usage)
• Experience with CPU SLT charz and voltage stackup
• Experience with server product performance optimization
• Knowledge and experience of power management feature enablement and optimization
• Understanding of modern x86 microprocessor architecture and Server platform architecture is highly desired
• Experience developing validation methodologies and infrastructure
• Able to execute and drive success of programs with multiple projects on the go
• Debug skills at both SoC and system level
• Familiarity with programming / scripting language (C/C++, Python, Perl, ...)
• Working knowledge of Server OSes (Linux, Windows Server)
• Must be a self-starting team player with excellent communication skills who can work with minimal guidance

Academic Credentials

Master’s degree or higher in Electrical/Computer Engineering with several years of commercial server or Data Center experience in power and performance related areas.

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.