Systems Application Engineer

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

Job summary

AMD is seeking a System Application Engineer to support Datacenter GPU platforms and Instinct accelerators. You will collaborate with OEM partners, internal teams, and customers to bring next‑generation server platforms to market and ensure successful data center deployments.

You will work across hardware and software, owning outcomes, and enabling high‑performance computing in data center environments with enthusiastic problem‑solvers.

Qualifications

• BS in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or Computer Science; MS or PhD a plus.
• Hands-on experience with data center systems and external customers.
• Proficient in Linux system tools and scripting.

Responsibilities

• Manage technical interaction with OEM/ODM Partners to enable deployment of AMD Instinct Accelerators in partner systems.
• Support partners in bring-up and validation of AMD Instinct GPUs in their system; guide use of AMD tools and test methods.
• Lead debug of partner/customer issues (HW, firmware, driver) with cross-functional teams.
• Develop manufacturing/screen tests for reliability at scale with partners.
• Understand partner requirements; identify gaps in AMD offering and close them with stakeholders.
• Author design guidelines, technical presentations, and training material.
• Provide recommendations to improve customer experience with software and hardware.

Skills

Data center system design

Board design/validation

System-level debugging

Enterprise Linux experience

PC/server architecture

Shell/BASH

C/C++/Python

OpenCL/CUDA/ROCm awareness

English and Chinese bilingual

Education

BS in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or Computer Science

Tools

Kubernetes

Docker

OpenCL/CUDA/ROCm awareness

Shell scripting

Job description

Role

Join AMD’s Datacenter GPU Platform Application Engineering team as a System Application Engineer, supporting our Data Center GPU customers across Cloud, HPC, and OEM segments. In this customer‑centric role, you will collaborate with external OEM partners, internal development and validation teams, and cross‑functional stakeholders to bring next‑generation server platforms to market powered by AMD Instinct Accelerators—and ensure their successful deployment in customer data centers.

About You

You are a hands‑on technical problem solver who thrives at the intersection of hardware and software, enjoys collaborating directly with customers and internal engineering teams, and takes ownership of outcomes. You are driven by a passion for high‑performance computing and enabling cutting‑edge data center technologies.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage technical interaction with OEM/ODM Partners to enable deployment of AMD Instinct Accelerators in partner systems.
• Support partners in the bring‑up and validation of AMD Instinct GPUs in their system, guide partners on use of AMD tools, qualification test methods, and analysis of test results.
• Lead the debug of partner/customer issues (HW, firmware, driver), working with a cross‑functional team and driving root‑cause investigations.
• Work with partners on the development of manufacturing/screen tests to ensure reliability at scale.
• Understand partner requirements and schedules, identify gaps in AMD offering and work with stakeholders to close them.
• Author design guidelines, technical presentations, and training material.
• Provide recommendations to improve customer experience with our software and hardware.

Preferred Experience

• Solid experience in data center system design, board design, validation, or application engineering, preferably with external customer‑facing roles.
• Strong knowledge of PC/server architecture and interfaces, experience with system‑level debug.
• System‑level debugging skills with hands‑on experience in system bring‑up, HW debug, and performance optimizations on various architectures.
• Experience with Enterprise Linux (Ubuntu, CentOS/RHEL, SLES).
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Test or design experience in system interconnect technologies (PCIe, XGMI, CXL, USB, I/O Controllers).
• Familiarity with various deployment models including cloud, virtualization and containers.
• Experience with automation, orchestration, delivery via Kubernetes, Docker or Mesos.
• Knowledge of server firmware/BIOS, boot process, server monitoring, and management SW.
• Experience with power and thermal management.
• Solid knowledge of Shell/BASH, C/C++, Python, or other frameworks.
• Experience with OpenCL, CUDA or ROCm is a plus.
• Bilingual with English and Chinese.

Academic Credentials

• BS in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or Computer Science. MS or PhD a plus.

Locations

• Austin, TX
• Markham, Canada
• Santa Clara, CA
• Other locations may be considered for highly experienced candidates.

This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship.

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.