Server System Hardware Bring-Up & Validation Engineer

Advanced Micro Devices; Santa Clara (CA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

AMD in Santa Clara, California is seeking a hands-on Systems Development engineer to lead server and switch hardware bring-up, validation, and NPI qualification with OEM partners. You will collaborate across hardware, software, power, thermal, signal integrity and manufacturing teams to ensure timely delivery, strong quality, and successful deployment across the data center space.

Bachelor’s or master’s degree in electrical or computer engineering is preferred; visa sponsorship is not available.

Qualifications

• Board- and system-level bring-up and validation experience.
• Proficiency with Cadence schematic and board layout tools.
• Strong Linux and Python scripting for automation and testing.
• Knowledge of RDMA, PCIe, and XGMI networks.
• Ability to work cross-functionally with internal and external teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead system bring-up, validation, and NPI qualification for server and switch hardware with OEM vendors.
• Drive deployment and sustaining efforts for hardware solutions through all compliance stages.
• Lead debug and root cause analysis by reviewing board layouts and schematics.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with internal engineering teams and external partners to ensure timely delivery and quality standards.
• Gather system feature requirements, define detailed test plans, and execute hardware validation plans.
• Contribute to continuous improvement efforts that enhance system quality, reliability, and performance.

Skills

Board bring-up

System bring-up

Cadence tools

Linux scripting

Python scripting

RDMA knowledge

PCIe knowledge

XGMI knowledge

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical/Computer Engineering

Tools

Cadence tool suite

Job description

AMD in Santa Clara, California is seeking a hands-on Systems Development engineer to lead server and switch hardware bring-up, validation, and NPI qualification with OEM partners. You will collaborate across hardware, software, power, thermal, signal integrity and manufacturing teams to ensure timely delivery, strong quality, and successful deployment across the data center space.

Bachelor’s or master’s degree in electrical or computer engineering is preferred; visa sponsorship is not available.