Principal Solutions Engineering, AI server/rack Infrastructure

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Work type
On-site
Location
Seattle, WAAustin, TXSanta Clara, CA
Salary
$210,400–$315,600 / yr
Posted
2 days ago
Freshness
Confirmed live today
Closes
Oct 8, 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

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TL;DR · Principal Solutions Engineering, AI server/rack Infrastructure

The Principal Solutions Engineering – AI server/rack Infrastructure role sits within the Data Center Platform Engineering Group. As a Principal Member of Technical Staff, you will own system design support, rack-level bring-up, and critical customer engagement for the AMD Instinct product line. You will act as a technical bridge between internal architects and OEM partners, performing hands-on debug, validation, and root cause analysis for rack-scale AI solution deployments. Key responsibilities include system architecture design reviews, firmware debug for BIOS and BMC, and providing technical documentation for AI platforms. You must possess expertise in x86, GPU, PCIe, and interconnects, alongside proficiency with oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, ITP, and JTAG. This role solves complex server and rack design challenges within high-performance computing and AI/ML environments.

What you'll do

  • Architect and optimize rack-scale AI solution deployments using AMD Instinct GPUs for customers.
  • Conduct design reviews for customer platforms to improve quality, performance, and competitive advantage.
  • Perform hands-on rack, platform, and component-level debug, stress testing, and root cause analysis.
  • Lead debug efforts for system firmware, including BIOS and BMC, during initial bring-up and deployment.
  • Manage customer issue resolution by gathering diagnostics and driving long-term process improvements.
  • Provide technical feedback from field execution to influence AMD’s hardware and software roadmaps.
  • Mentor senior engineers and emerging technical leaders to build 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 (HPC or AI/ML focus preferred).
  • Deep understanding of Server/Rack system architecture including x86, GPU, PCIe, and Interconnects (preferred).
  • Strong proficiency in System Firmware (BIOS/UEFI, BMC/OpenBMC) debug, update flows, and deployment strategies (preferred).
  • Experience with system bring-up and debugging tools such as oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, ITP, and JTAG (preferred).
  • Knowledge of power delivery, thermal management, and mechanical form factors in datacenter environments (preferred).
  • Proven track record of leading technical teams through complex problem-solving and interacting with executive leadership (preferred).
  • Ability to travel to customer, factory, and company locations (preferred).

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