AI Scale-up Switch System Design Engineer

Amd

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Work type
On-site
Location
Secaucus, NJ
Salary
$117,200–$175,800 / yr
Posted
88 days ago
Freshness
Confirmed live yesterday
Closes
Jun 15, 2027

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Below market

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About Amd

AMD (Advanced Micro Devices) is a semiconductor company that develops high-performance processors, graphics cards, and adaptive computing solutions for gaming, data centers, and embedded markets. Industry: Semiconductors

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TL;DR · AI Scale-up Switch System Design Engineer

The AI Scale-up Switch System Design Engineer joins a growing team to lead the bring-up and validation of state-of-the-art switch platforms designed for high-density GPU compute racks. This role involves managing the full lifecycle from initial power-on through system qualification, focusing on high-speed Ethernet, server management, and platform validation. Key responsibilities include performing SerDes and link bring-up for 200G/400G/800G interfaces, executing link qualification testing using PRBS and FEC analysis, and integrating BMC, IPMI, and Redfish API workflows. The candidate will utilize LinkCAT, Broadcom SDK tools, and Python to develop automation scripts and diagnose complex hardware, firmware, and software failures. Essential technical skills include experience with high-speed switch ASICs, PAM4 SerDes technology, signal integrity analysis, and the ability to interpret schematics while collaborating across multidisciplinary teams to solve infrastructure challenges for AI and ML fabric systems.

What you'll do

  • Lead the bring-up and validation of high-density AI scale-up switches from initial power-on to full system qualification.
  • Perform high-speed SerDes and link bring-up, including tuning TX equalization and characterizing signal integrity for 200G/400G/800G interfaces.
  • Execute comprehensive link qualification testing using PRBS, Snake Traffic loopback, and FEC analysis to validate BER performance.
  • Utilize LinkCAT and Broadcom SDK tools to characterize port performance and diagnose link failures across large port counts.
  • Integrate and validate server management infrastructure including BMC, IPMI, Redfish API, and out-of-band management workflows.
  • Develop and maintain Python scripts to automate test coverage across various chassis configurations.
  • Debug complex multi-layer system failures involving hardware, firmware, software, and signal integrity issues.
  • Maintain detailed technical documentation, test reports, and issue tracking throughout the product development lifecycle.

What we're looking for

  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science or a related field is strongly preferred.
  • Extensive hands-on experience in hardware bring-up, platform validation, or high-speed networking silicon characterization.
  • Deep understanding of high-speed Ethernet standards (400GbE, 800GbE) including AN/LT, RS-FEC/KP4-FEC, and PAM4 SerDes technology.
  • Experience with high-speed switch ASICs, specifically Broadcom TH6/Tomahawk series and Broadcom SDK/DAPI frameworks.
  • Proficiency in Python for test automation, log parsing, and data analysis.
  • Experience with server management protocols including IPMI, Redfish/OpenBMC, KCS, IPMB, and PLDM.
  • Ability to perform high-speed SerDes bring-up, link qualification testing (PRBS, Snake Traffic), and signal integrity characterization.
  • Strong debugging skills across hardware (oscilloscopes, protocol analyzers), firmware logs, and software traces.

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