Switch Bring-Up Engineer — Rack‑Level Hardware Validation

Hardware FYI; Santa Clara (CA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

AMD in Santa Clara, CA is seeking a hands-on Systems Development engineer to lead switch and server hardware bring-up, NPI qualification with OEMs, and full system validation across boards and SoCs.

You will collaborate with hardware, software, power, thermal, signal integrity, and manufacturing teams, review schematics, debug issues, and drive root cause analysis to ensure quality, reliability, and timely deployment of data-center products.

Qualifications

• Experience with board- and system-level bring-up and validation.
• Familiarity with Cadence schematic and board layout tools.
• Strong understanding of Linux and Python scripting for automation and testing.
• Knowledge of network protocols such as RDMA, PCIe, and XGMI.

Responsibilities

• Lead Switch System bring-up, System Rack 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 of deployed systems 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 integration

Cadence tools

Linux scripting

Python scripting

RDMA PCIe

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in EE

Tools

Cadence schematic

Cadence board layout

Job description

AMD in Santa Clara, CA is seeking a hands-on Systems Development engineer to lead switch and server hardware bring-up, NPI qualification with OEMs, and full system validation across boards and SoCs.

You will collaborate with hardware, software, power, thermal, signal integrity, and manufacturing teams, review schematics, debug issues, and drive root cause analysis to ensure quality, reliability, and timely deployment of data-center products.