Lead Systems Debug Engineer

Amd

Confirmed live 2 days ago High trust
Hybrid

Quick summary

Work type
Hybrid
Location
Austin, TXBellevue, WASanta Clara, CA
Salary
$194,400–$291,600 / yr
Posted
14 days ago
Freshness
Confirmed live 2 days ago
Closes
Aug 28, 2027

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Salary context

Above market

How this pay compares to similar roles

Similar $195k
This role $243k
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This role pays more than 89% of similar roles. Most pay $171,837–$218,650 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $243k versus about $195k for comparable roles.

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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.

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TL;DR · Lead Systems Debug Engineer

The Lead Systems Debug Engineer joins the Server Customer Engineering team to drive customer issues to closure and deliver high-quality technologies. This role focuses on providing accurate, scalable solutions through silicon and system engineering expertise to resolve root causes during bring-up, validation, and production phases of SOC programs. The engineer will address failures related to RAS, PCIe, Memory, MCA, CXL, and Micro-Controllers while collaborating with global teams to provide technical recommendations. Key responsibilities include utilizing debug tools such as protocol analyzers, SCAN, and JTAG tools to isolate issues. Required skills include experience with X86 micro architecture and proficiency in programming languages like Python, C++, Perl, or Ruby. The role involves solving complex hardware and software problems within the server domain to ensure successful customer enablement and product reliability.

What you'll do

  • Resolve customer issues related to RAS, PCIe, Memory, MCA, CXL, and Micro-Controller failures.
  • Provide validation and debug recommendations to customers regarding new features and technical questions.
  • Utilize debug tools like protocol analyzers, SCAN, and JTAG tools to root cause customer failures.
  • Debug hardware and software issues identified during the bring-up, validation, and production phases of SOC programs.
  • Lead task forces and coordinate with multiple internal teams to drive complex problems to closure.
  • Develop Python scripts or other programming languages to support debug and automation tasks.
  • Analyze high-speed test and measurement equipment data to identify system failures.

What we're looking for

  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in electrical or computer engineering.
  • 10+ years of total experience in areas such as RAS, PCIe/CXL, DDR Memory, or MCA/MCE validation and debug.
  • Experience with post-silicon validation methodologies.
  • Proficiency in programming and scripting languages including Python, C++, Perl, or Ruby.
  • Experience using high-speed test and measurement equipment like protocol analyzers and scopes.
  • Expertise in X86 micro architecture.
  • Proficiency in utilizing debug tools such as debug scripts, SCAN, and JTAG tools.
  • Must not require visa sponsorship to work in the United States.

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