Lead Systems Debug Engineer, Data Center GPU

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Work type
Hybrid
Location
Austin, TX
Salary
$163,200–$244,800 / yr
Posted
64 days ago
Freshness
Confirmed live yesterday
Closes
Jul 9, 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

Amd currently has 367 open roles on FindRole.

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TL;DR · Lead Systems Debug Engineer, Data Center GPU

Lead Systems Debug Engineer - Data Center GPU will provide technical leadership for the system bring-up, validation, and debug of next-generation datacenter GPU platforms. The role involves driving root-cause analysis for complex hardware, firmware, and software issues while developing validation plans, debug methodologies, and technical documentation. You will perform hands-on board-level analysis involving power, electrical, and system validation to ensure platform readiness across networking, SoC subsystems, and power delivery. Required expertise includes GPU architecture components like PCIe, HBM, and retimers, alongside proficiency in C/C++, Shell, Perl, or Python scripting. The position requires experience with oscilloscopes and board-level diagnostics to resolve critical issues in lab, manufacturing, or datacenter environments. This role focuses on solving complex hardware and software integration challenges within the high-performance computing space for data center infrastructure.

What you'll do

  • Lead system bring-up, validation, and debug activities for next-generation datacenter GPU platforms.
  • Drive root-cause analysis and resolution of complex hardware, firmware, and software issues.
  • Develop comprehensive validation plans, debug methodologies, and technical documentation.
  • Perform hands-on board-level analysis including power, electrical, and system validation.
  • Coordinate across architecture, software, firmware, and hardware teams to ensure platform readiness.
  • Mentor engineers and provide technical leadership for the systems debug team.

What we're looking for

  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.
  • Minimum of 8 years of experience in system-level or SoC debug, validation, and triage.
  • Experience debugging complex hardware and firmware issues for datacenter GPU platforms.
  • Strong knowledge of GPU architecture components including PCIe, HBM, retimers, power delivery, and networking.
  • Proficiency with industry-standard debug tools, oscilloscopes, and board-level diagnostics.
  • Proficiency in C/C++ and scripting languages such as Shell, Perl, or Python.
  • Experience developing validation plans, debug methodologies, and production qualification processes.
  • Ability to lead root-cause analysis and coordinate across cross-functional engineering teams.

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