Principal Debug Engineer

Amd

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Work type
On-site
Location
Austin, TXSecaucus, NJ
Salary
$176,560–$264,840 / yr
Posted
68 days ago
Freshness
Confirmed live today
Closes
Jul 27, 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

Amd currently has 512 open roles on FindRole.

Listed pay typically runs $166,400–$249,600 across 512 roles with salary data.

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TL;DR · Principal Debug Engineer

Principal Debug Engineer As a technical leader within the post-silicon validation group, the Principal Debug Engineer manages system and silicon debug for EPYC Server and Instinct products. This role involves facilitating all aspects of resolution for system-level failures while developing and executing debug strategies to ensure optimal throughput for product milestones. The candidate will lead complex efforts to identify root causes during silicon bring-up, systems validation, and production phases. Key responsibilities include managing technical risks, publishing program indicators, and driving innovations in triage tools and procedural methodologies. Required expertise includes debugging OS, firmware, silicon, and hardware issues involving X86 architecture, SoC design, memory, RAS, and power management. The role requires deep knowledge of industry-standard buses like PCIe and CXL, as well as experience with device drivers and system BIOS interactions within a datacenter environment.

What you'll do

  • Perform system and silicon debug for EPYC Server and Instinct products during bring-up, validation, and production phases.
  • 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.
  • Develop and execute debug strategies to optimize throughput and improve overall debug methodology.
  • Publish debug program indicators to identify roadblocks and drive improvements in triage processes.
  • Create tools, scripts, and procedural enhancements to advance AMD’s technical capabilities.
  • Manage communication with customers and executives regarding program status, risks, and opportunities.

What we're looking for

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

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