System Hardware Validation Engineer for Server & Switch

AMD; Santa Clara (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

AMD benefits

Job summary

AMD is seeking a hands-on Systems Development engineer in Santa Clara to lead server hardware bring-up, validation, and NPI qualification with OEM partners. You will drive deployments through compliance stages and collaborate with hardware, software, power, thermal, and manufacturing teams, as well as external vendors.

You will analyze layouts and schematics, develop test plans, and execute validation to ensure high quality, timely delivery, and market-ready solutions for data-center

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in electrical or computer engineering or related field.
• Experience with board- and system-level bring-up and validation.
• Familiarity with Cadence schematic and board layout tools.
• Strong Linux and Python scripting for automation and testing.
• Knowledge of network protocols such as RDMA, PCIe, and XGMI.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Board bring-up

System bring-up

Linux scripting

Python scripting

Hardware validation

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Electrical/Computer Engineering

Tools

Cadence

Board layout tools

Job description

AMD is seeking a hands-on Systems Development engineer in Santa Clara to lead server hardware bring-up, validation, and NPI qualification with OEM partners. You will drive deployments through compliance stages and collaborate with hardware, software, power, thermal, and manufacturing teams, as well as external vendors.

You will analyze layouts and schematics, develop test plans, and execute validation to ensure high quality, timely delivery, and market-ready solutions for data-center