Hardware Systems Design Engineer

Amd

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Work type
On-site
Location
San Jose, CAAustin, TX
Salary
$92,960–$139,440 / yr
Posted
14 days ago
Freshness
Confirmed live yesterday
Closes
Sep 10, 2027

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Salary context

Below market

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This role $116k
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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 394 open roles on FindRole.

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TL;DR · Hardware Systems Design Engineer

The Hardware Systems Design Engineer joins the Systems Design Engineering team to drive scalable and automated solutions while ensuring high-quality technology reaches the market. In this role, you will provide guidance to ODM/OEM customers on integrating AMD processors into networking and storage products through architecture reviews, schematic reviews, and design-in support. You will analyze, debug, and root cause issues found with processor enabled platforms while integrating AI tools for efficient problem solving. The position requires expertise in hardware architecture, logic/circuit design, signal integrity, and power delivery networks. Technical requirements include experience with SoC and x86 platforms, high-speed circuit testing using oscilloscopes and JBERT, and familiarity with DDR4/5, PCIe4/5, and Ethernet standards. Candidates should also possess skills in C/C++, Python, or Perl, along with knowledge of Linux and Windows Server operating systems.

What you'll do

  • Provide guidance to ODM/OEM customers on integrating AMD processors into networking and storage products.
  • Conduct architecture reviews, schematic reviews, and design-in support for customer products.
  • Train customers on specific product features and technical capabilities.
  • Analyze, debug, and root cause issues found in processor-enabled platforms.
  • Collaborate with internal development teams to provide solutions for identified hardware issues.
  • Integrate AI tools and methodologies to improve the efficiency of problem-solving processes.

What we're looking for

  • Bachelor or Master of Science in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field.
  • Expertise in hardware architecture, logic/circuit design, and implementation (preferred).
  • Hands-on experience in design and debugging HW issues on SoC and x86 platforms (preferred).
  • Experience with signal integrity and power delivery networks (preferred).
  • Familiarity with high-speed circuit testing using oscilloscopes and JBERT (preferred).
  • Experience with DDR4/5, LPDDR4/5, DIMM JEDEC standards, PCIe4/5, and 1/2.5/10G Ethernet (preferred).
  • Familiarity with programming or scripting languages such as C/C++, Python, or Perl (preferred).
  • Familiarity with Server OSes like Linux and Windows Server (preferred).

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