Lead Systems Design Engineer

Amd

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Work type
On-site
Location
Austin, TX
Salary
$163,200–$244,800 / yr
Posted
70 days ago
Freshness
Confirmed live today
Closes
Aug 18, 2027

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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 496 open roles on FindRole.

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TL;DR · Lead Systems Design Engineer

The Lead Systems Design Engineer joins the firmware team to lead the development and implementation of firmware for Datacenter GPU Products. This role involves designing, developing, debugging, and validating firmware, software, and hardware while providing technical consultation to internal and external customers. Key responsibilities include defining platform-level validation test plans, leading multi-disciplinary debug efforts, and implementing features such as end-to-end Out Of Band Management, Redfish, and OCP compliant secure solutions. The ideal candidate possesses proficiency in C programming, Python, and server systems across Linux and Windows OS. Required technical skills include experience with OpenBMC, SMC, I2C, I3C, and USB protocols. Candidates should also demonstrate experience with computer architecture, source control systems like Git or Perforce, and hands-on lab experience using oscilloscopes and protocol analyzers.

What you'll do

  • Design, develop, debug, verify, and validate firmware, software, and hardware for Datacenter GPU products.
  • Provide technical consultation to internal and external customers regarding AMD features and programming requirements.
  • Collaborate with tools and validation teams to implement actual or emulated end customer systems.
  • Define system and platform level validation test plans.
  • Lead multi-disciplinary debug efforts to resolve complex system-level issues.
  • Implement features including Out Of Band Management, Redfish, and OCP compliant secure solutions.

What we're looking for

  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical or Computer Engineering field.
  • Experience with OpenBMC and/or SMC (preferred).
  • Experience with Out of Band server management including BMC, Redfish, I2C, I3C, and USB (preferred).
  • Proficiency with server systems, scripting (Linux and Windows OS, Hypervisors, Python, C/C++), and source control systems like Git or Perforce (preferred).
  • Hands-on lab experience with protocol analyzers and oscilloscopes (preferred).
  • Proven foundation in C programming (preferred).
  • Experience with computer architecture (preferred).
  • Industry experience developing firmware, software, or device drivers (preferred).

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