Lead System Debug Engineer, Server Validation

Amd

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Work type
Hybrid
Location
Austin, TXSanta Clara, CA
Salary
$200,000–$300,000 / yr
Posted
45 days ago
Freshness
Confirmed live yesterday
Closes
Aug 20, 2027

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Above 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 · Lead System Debug Engineer, Server Validation

Lead System Debug Engineer - Server Validation will join the post-silicon validation group to provide technical leadership for system and silicon debug of EPYC Server and Instinct products. This role involves identifying root causes and resolutions for complex failures during silicon bring-up, post-silicon validation, and production phases. The engineer will develop and execute debug strategies to optimize throughput, manage technical risks, and drive improvements in triage methodologies through tool and script development. Key responsibilities include collaborating with cross-functional teams across global time zones to ensure product quality milestones are met. Required expertise includes debugging OS, firmware, silicon, and hardware issues while utilizing knowledge of X86 architecture, SoC design, memory, RAS, power management, PCIe, CXL, and system BIOS interactions. The role focuses on solving critical technical challenges within the datacenter industry technology space.

What you'll do

  • Debug system and silicon issues during bring-up, post-silicon validation, and production phases of SOC programs.
  • Lead complex debug efforts to identify root causes and resolutions for internal silicon findings.
  • Manage and track technical issues, risks, and priorities to ensure program milestones are met on time.
  • Publish debug program indicators to identify roadblocks and improve overall debug throughput.
  • Drive technical innovation by developing tools, scripts, and improved triage methodologies.
  • Communicate program status, risks, and opportunities to customers and executive leadership.
  • Coordinate with global teams across various functions including architecture, firmware, software, and manufacturing.

What we're looking for

  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in electrical or computer engineering.
  • 15+ years of applicable experience in the field.
  • Extensive experience in validation roles involving debugging OS, FW, Silicon, and HW issues (preferred).
  • Strong knowledge of X86 architecture, SoC design, memory, RAS, and power management (preferred).
  • Understanding of PC industry standard buses and their software stack, such as PCIe and CXL (preferred).
  • Experience in platform/system level debug, Operating System, Device Drivers, and System BIOS interactions (preferred).
  • Thorough understanding of datacenter industry technologies and their software stack (preferred).
  • Experience in technical program management (preferred).

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