AI Switch Systems Design Engineer

Amd

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Work type
On-site
Location
Secaucus, NJAustin, TX
Salary
$64,080–$96,120 / yr
Posted
8 days ago
Freshness
Confirmed live yesterday
Closes
Sep 3, 2027

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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 Switch Systems Design Engineer

The AI Switch Systems Design Engineer joins the team to lead the bring-up and validation of state-of-the-art scale-up switches 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 for out-of-band management. The candidate will use 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 and PCB layouts to resolve multi-layer system issues.

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 TX equalization tuning and signal integrity characterization 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 experience in hardware bring-up, platform validation, or high-speed networking silicon characterization is required.
  • 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 and familiarity with Broadcom SDK/DAPI frameworks is preferred.
  • Proficiency in Python for test automation, log parsing, and data analysis is required.
  • Hands-on 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, firmware, and software using tools like oscilloscopes and protocol analyzers.

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