Staff Engineering Technician

AMD; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

AMD is building the future of client AI with Ryzen AI processors. We are seeking a senior Linux Platform Engineering Technician to support ROCm readiness for Ryzen AI client platforms.

You will work with cross‑functional teams to enable Linux on Ryzen AI laptops, desktops, and workstations and drive platform integration from firmware to OS layers. You will collaborate with silicon, firmware, ROCm, and AI software teams, growing impact across platform integration and product delivery while

Qualifications

• Hands-on hardware assembly, setup, and PC component configuration.
• Solid understanding of Linux and Windows operating systems.
• Experience with PC platform architecture and related tooling.
• Familiarity with HW/SW QA processes and methodology.
• Proficient in scripting: Bash, Ruby, Perl; Git-based workflows.
• Detail oriented with quick learning in a dynamic environment.
• Strong communication and presentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Support Linux OS enablement for ROCm-enabled Ryzen AI client platforms.
• Collaborate with ROCm runtime, AI software, firmware, and platform teams to integrate Linux support for client AI workloads.
• Validate interfaces, device discovery, and runtime behavior for ROCm and client-side AI frameworks.
• Configure, build, and validate Linux kernels and OS settings for ROCm-enabled platforms.
• Assist in evaluating Linux OS behavior impacting AI workloads and support solutions.
• Validate kernel configurations and platform compatibility for Linux readiness.

Skills

PC components setup

Linux OS concepts

OS programming concepts

QA methodologies

Communication skills

Documentation & presentation

Education

Bachelor's degree in a related discipline

Tools

Bash

Ruby

Perl

Git

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:

AMD is building the future of client‑side AI with Ryzen™ AI processors that combine powerful CPUs, integrated GPUs, and dedicated NPUs. We are seeking a senior Linux Platform Engineeriing Technician to support Linux enablement and ROCm readiness for Ryzen AI client platforms and Ryzen AI Halobox.

In this role, you will be part of a platform engineering team helping ensure Linux runs reliably on Ryzen‑powered laptops, desktops, and workstations. You will collaborate closely with engineers across silicon, firmware, ROCm, and AI software teams to integrate platform capabilities and support client AI workloads.

This position is well suited for engineering Technicians with solid Linux systems experience who want to grow their impact across platform integration, client AI enablement, and product delivery, while gaining exposure to how hardware capabilities are surfaced through firmware and OS layers.

THE PERSON:

You will be a part of a fast paced, high-performing team. You thrive in a technically challenging environment while working on a variety of different engineering problems using cutting‑edge technology.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Ryzen AI & ROCm Client Enablement

• Support Linux OS enablement for ROCm‑enabled Ryzen AI client platforms.
• Collaborate with ROCm runtime, AI software, firmware, and platform teams to integrate Linux support for client AI workloads.
• Help validate that Linux provides the interfaces, device discovery, and runtime behavior required by ROCm and client‑side AI frameworks.

Linux OS Integration & Configuration

• Configure, build, and validate Linux kernels and OS settings aligned with ROCm‑enabled client platforms.
• Assist in evaluating Linux OS behavior that impacts AI workloads and work with senior engineers to support appropriate solutions.
• Support Linux distribution readiness by validating kernel configurations and platform compatibility.

Firmware, ACPI, and Platform Interfaces

• Work with firmware engineers to understand and validate UEFI/ACPI interfaces used by Linux to discover platform devices and capabilities.
• Assist in debugging platform issues spanning firmware and OS boundaries.
• Help validate firmware‑OS interfaces across different Ryzen AI client systems and OEM designs.

OEM, Distribution, and Ecosystem Collaboration

• Support Linux enablement activities with OEM platform engineering teams during development and validation.
• Assist in coordinating Linux readiness across internal AMD teams and external partners.
• Participate in collaboration with Linux and ROCm communities under the guidance of senior engineers

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE:

• Hands‑on experience with assembling, set‑up, and configuration of PC components
• Understanding of Linux and Windows Operating Systems
• Experience and understanding of PC Platform Architecture
• HW and SW QA process and methodology
• Scripting languages such as Bash, Ruby, and Perl
• Detail oriented, with a drive to learn quickly in a dynamic environment
• Strong communication and presentation skills

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Experience working with Linux systems on x86 platforms, including kernel configuration and OS‑level debugging.
• Familiarity with GPU‑accelerated or AI‑accelerated software stacks and their interaction with the OS.
• Basic to intermediate knowledge of UEFI, ACPI, or platform firmware concepts.
• Experience debugging issues across userspace, kernel, and platform firmware.
• Proficiency in C for systems‑level work and Python for tooling and automation.
• Experience with Git‑based workflows and collaborative development environments.

ACADEMIC CREDENTIALS:

• Bachelor’s degree in related discipline preferred, not required

This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship.

Benefits offered are described: AMD benefits at a glance

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.