Systems Applications Engineer

AMD; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

AMD is seeking a System Applications Engineer for its Data Center Ecosystem and Applications Engineering team in Austin, TX. You will enable validation and performance optimization of AMD server CPUs with partner products, and drive joint reference architectures and solutions between AMD and its partners.

Collaborating with cross-functional teams, you will develop demos, technical collateral, benchmarking plans, and automation tooling to strengthen AMD's market leadership in servers.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's in electrical or computer engineering.
• Experience in server hardware and data center environments.
• Ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams.
• Excellent communication skills both written and verbal.

Responsibilities

• Enable validation and performance optimization of AMD server CPUs with partner products.
• Drive resolution of open technical issues with SMEs and partner teams.
• Develop joint partner demos and proofs of concepts.
• Create technical collateral with partners (notes, guides, whitepapers).
• Develop automation tools and AI-assisted debugging solutions for support workflows.
• Train and evangelize AMD's technical value proposition.

Skills

Server industry experience

Multi-core processors knowledge

PCIe/CXL/memory tech

Cross-functional teamwork

Communication skills

AI-assisted debugging

Automation concepts

Education

Bachelors or Masters in EE/CE

Job description

ADVANCE YOUR CAREER. ADVANCE THE WORLD.
At AMD, we believe technology 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 AMD is shaping the future.

ADVANCE YOUR CAREER. ADVANCE THE WORLD.
At AMD, we believe technology 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 AMD is shaping the future. Whether you’re designing next-gen processors, enabling AI breakthroughs, or bringing leading edge products to market, every role at AMD contributes to something bigger — technology that moves the world forward. Join us and, together, we’ll advance your career.

THE ROLE:

We are looking for a dynamic, energetic System Applications Engineer to join our growing team. As a key member of the Data Center Ecosystem and Applications Engineering team, the System Applications Engineer, offers a challenging position to grow AMD’s presence with Data center partners and customers.

THE PERSON:

The System Applications Engineer will be accountable for supporting the AMD server Independent Hardware Vendor (IHV) partner network and enabling joint reference architectures and solutions in collaboration with AMD partners. This person will be a collaborator working with cross-functional teams solving issues and implementing solutions.

Key Responsibilities

• Enable validation and performance optimization of AMD server CPU’s with partner products. Track progress and ensure alignment and readiness with AMD product launch plans
• Drive closure of open technical issues leveraging partner and AMD engineering resources (SMEs)
• Drive long term technical feature alignment between AMD server and partner products
• Develop system level (hardware and software) solutions and technical value proposition on joint partner enabled solutions to enable AMD’s success in server markets
• Author/co-author technical collateral (app notes, tuning guides, whitepapers, ...) with partners to position AMD products in target market segments
• Create detailed requirements and co-develop joint partner demos and proof of concepts
• Work with partners to create SOW for implementation as needed
• Work with partners to develop detailed benchmarking plans on AMD platforms
• Develop automation tools, scripts, and AI-assisted debugging solutions to improve support effectiveness.
• Train, socialize and evangelize AMD’s technical value proposition as needed

Preferred Qualifications

• Deep technical experience in the server industry and knowledge of multi core processors strongly preferred
• Strong understanding of server technology, trends, system solutions and software
• Strong understanding of PCIe, CXL, and memory hardware technologies
• Driven to achieve a high level of customer/partner satisfaction
• Strong verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills with both technical and non- technical audiences
• AI-assisted debugging, automation, and knowledge management solutions
• Experience working with cross-functional teams from multiple departments

ACADEMIC CREDENTIALS:

• Bachelors or Masters degree in electrical or computer engineering

LOCATION:

• Austin, TX at our Met Center location

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.