Principal Solutions Engineering, AI Server/Rack Infrastructure

Amd

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Work type
On-site
Location
Seattle, WAAustin, TXSanta Clara, CA
Salary
$210,400–$315,600 / yr
Posted
6 days ago
Freshness
Confirmed live yesterday
Closes
Sep 4, 2027

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Above market

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This role $263k
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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 · Principal Solutions Engineering, AI Server/Rack Infrastructure

Principal Solutions Engineering – AI server/rack Infrastructure joins the Data Center Platform Engineering Group to provide critical technical leadership for the Instinct product line. This role serves as a bridge between internal architects and OEM partners, focusing on system design support, rack-level bring-up, and high-level customer engagement. Responsibilities include optimizing rack-scale AI deployments, performing deep-dive root cause analysis, and leading firmware debug for BIOS and BMC during large-scale deployment phases. The candidate will provide technical documentation, reference architectures, and manage critical escalations while influencing future hardware and software roadmaps based on field execution. Required expertise includes x86, GPU, PCIe, and interconnect technologies, alongside proficiency with tools like oscilloscopes and logic analyzers. The role addresses complex server design needs for cloud providers by ensuring seamless integration between hardware, firmware, and software stacks in high-performance computing environments.

What you'll do

  • Architect and optimize rack-scale AI solution deployments using AMD Instinct GPUs in partnership with customers.
  • Conduct design reviews for customer platforms to improve quality, performance, and competitive advantage.
  • Perform hands-on rack, platform, and component-level debug including stress testing and root cause analysis.
  • Lead system firmware debugging for BIOS and BMC during initial bring-up and large-scale deployment phases.
  • Manage technical support and high-level engineering for deployed fleets at end-customer locations.
  • Provide field insights to influence AMD’s hardware and software product roadmaps.
  • Mentor senior engineers and emerging leaders while fostering a culture of technical excellence.

What we're looking for

  • Bachelor's, Master's, or PhD in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or Computer Science.
  • Advanced experience in system architecture, hardware/firmware debug, and customer-facing engineering roles.
  • Deep understanding of Server/Rack system architecture including x86, GPU, PCIe, and Interconnects.
  • Strong proficiency in System Firmware (BIOS/UEFI, BMC/OpenBMC) debug, update flows, and deployment strategies.
  • Experience with system bring-up and debugging tools such as oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, ITP, and JTAG.
  • Knowledge of power delivery, thermal management, and mechanical form factors in datacenter environments.
  • Proven track record of leading technical teams through complex problem-solving and interacting with executive leadership.
  • Ability to travel to customer, factory, and company locations.

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