Data Center Engineer

Amd

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Work type
On-site
Location
Temple, TX
Salary
$121,600–$182,400 / yr
Posted
9 days ago
Freshness
Confirmed live yesterday
Closes
Sep 2, 2027

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Similar $174k
This role $152k
$111k most similar roles pay here $222k

This role pays less than 59% of similar roles. Most pay $136,350–$211,200 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $152k versus about $174k for comparable roles.

Based on 240 similar postings.

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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

Amd currently has 367 open roles on FindRole.

Listed pay typically runs $166,400–$249,600 across 367 roles with salary data.

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TL;DR · Data Center Engineer

As a Data Center Engineer, you will join the team responsible for executing datacenter graphics hardware and software subsystem projects for OEM partners and enterprise customers. You will perform node and cluster-level software installation and validation for GPU, compute, AI, and Machine Learning projects while building datacenter GPU dockers and containers for customer testing. Your daily work involves resolving technical issues for customers using AMD Instinct products, providing guidance on server graphics, and collaborating with development teams to troubleshoot hardware and software throughout the product lifecycle. You will utilize Linux, virtual environments like VMWare or KVM, and software stacks such as ROCm or CUDA. The role focuses on solving complex problems in large-scale cluster deployment within hyperscale datacenters, specifically addressing technical challenges related to AI workloads and high-performance computing infrastructure.

What you'll do

  • Perform node and cluster-level software installation and validation for GPU/compute AI and Machine Learning projects.
  • Resolve technical issues for customers utilizing AMD Instinct products.
  • Provide technical guidance to customers for server graphics and compute projects related to AI workloads.
  • Build datacenter GPU dockers and containers for customer testing and deployment.
  • Qualify and assess new software functionality to ensure compatibility with customer requirements.
  • Assist development teams in identifying and resolving hardware/software issues throughout the product lifecycle.
  • Communicate, report, and escalate technical incidents to AMD management.
  • Track project schedules and action items while providing status updates to customers and management.

What we're looking for

  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in computer engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field.
  • Technical certifications in relevant software systems are highly desirable.
  • Experience in datacenter customer support and large-scale cluster deployment within hyperscale datacenters.
  • Expertise in server architecture, network topologies, and graphics software/hardware subsystems.
  • Proficiency in Linux installation, setup, usage, and debugging.
  • Experience with virtual environments such as VMWare, Citrix, KVM, or Microsoft.
  • Familiarity with datacenter GPU software stacks like AMD ROCm or Nvidia CUDA.
  • Knowledge of AI/Machine Learning workloads, frameworks, models, and validating multimode AI clusters.

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