Systems Power Design Engineer

AMD; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

AMD in Austin, Texas seeks a dynamic Systems Design Engineer to drive scalable power modeling and automation for next‑generation computing products across AI, data centers, PCs and embedded systems.

You will define product requirements, develop modeling solutions, perform root‑cause analysis, prove concepts, and deliver system‑level power insights while collaborating with cross‑functional teams to ensure timely feature validation and optimization.

Qualifications

• Experience with power modeling for computer systems or APUs.
• Hands-on debugging with lab equipment.
• Strong programming/scripting skills in Python, C/C++.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement System Power Modeling methodologies and frameworks
• Develop software/hardware modeling frameworks
• Cover diverse system architectures aligned with product planning segments
• Analyze systems and profile power impact from components, features and workloads
• Drive technical innovation to improve AMD’s capabilities across product development and validation
• Work with multiple teams to validate and optimize features on time
• Collaborate with product planning and technical teams
• Lead collaboration across teams

Skills

Power modeling

Python scripting

C/C++ programming

Lab measurement

Debug techniques

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in electrical or computer engineering

Tools

Power measurement equipment

Job description

WHAT YOU DO AT AMD CHANGES EVERYTHING

At AMD, our mission is to build great products that accelerate next‑generation computing experiences—from AI and data centers, to PCs, gaming and embedded systems. Grounded in a culture of innovation and collaboration, we believe real progress comes from bold ideas, human ingenuity and a shared passion to create something extraordinary. When you join AMD, you’ll discover the real differentiator is our culture. We push the limits of innovation to solve the world’s most important challenges—striving for execution excellence, while being direct, humble, collaborative, and inclusive of diverse perspectives. Join us as we shape the future of AI and beyond.

Together, we advance your career.

WHAT YOU DO AT AMD CHANGES EVERYTHING

At AMD, our mission is to build great products that accelerate next‑generation computing experiences—from AI and data centers, to PCs, gaming and embedded systems. Grounded in a culture of innovation and collaboration, we believe real progress comes from bold ideas, human ingenuity and a shared passion to create something extraordinary. When you join AMD, you’ll discover the real differentiator is our culture. We push the limits of innovation to solve the world’s most important challenges—striving for execution excellence, while being direct, humble, collaborative, and inclusive of diverse perspectives. Join us as we shape the future of AI and beyond. Together, we advance your career.

THE ROLE:

We are looking for a dynamic, energetic Systems Design Engineer to join our growing team. As a key contributor to the success of AMD’s products, you will be part of a leading team to drive and improve AMD’s abilities to deliver the highest quality, industry‑leading technologies to market. The Systems Design Engineering team fosters and encourages continuous technical innovation to showcase successes as well as facilitate continuous career development.

THE PERSON:

As a Systems Design Engineer, you will drive scalable and automated solutions. In this high visibility position, your systems engineering expertise will be necessary to define products, develop solutions, assess root causes, proof of concepts and produce solution resolutions.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Develop and implement System Power Modeling methodologies and frameworks
• Develop software/hardware modeling frameworks
• Cover diverse system architectures aligned with product planning segments
• Analyze systems and profile power impact from components, features and workloads
• Driving technical innovation to improve AMD’s capabilities across product development and validation, including tool and script development, technical and procedural methodology enhancement, and various internal and cross‑functional initiatives
• Working with multiple teams and tracking test execution to make sure all features are validated and optimized on time
• Working closely with product planning and supporting technical teams
• Leading collaborative approaches with multiple teams

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE:

• System/segment/product level power modeling
• PC system and APU/SOC power management
• Low power measurement methodologies
• Power modeling concepts and methodologies
• Programming/scripting skills (e.g., C/C++, Perl, Ruby, Python).
• Debug techniques and methodologies
• Experience with common lab equipment, including protocol/logic analyzers, oscilloscopes, etc.
• Experience with board/platform‑level debug, including delivery, sequencing, analysis, and optimization
• Knowledge of system architecture, technical debug, and validation strategies

ACADEMIC CREDENTIALS:

• Bachelors or Masters degree in electrical or computer engineering

LOCATION:

Austin,Tx

This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship.

AMD does not accept unsolicited resumes from headhunters, recruitment agencies, or fee‑based recruitment services. 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.