Senior Datacenter Platform/Debug Engineer

Amd

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Work type
On-site
Location
Austin, TXRockdale, TX
Salary
$112,640–$168,960 / yr
Posted
54 days ago
Freshness
Confirmed live today
Closes
Sep 2, 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 · Senior Datacenter Platform/Debug Engineer

The Senior Datacenter Platform/Debug Engineer joins the Datacenter Platform Engineering Group to support the deployment, availability, and operational success of next-generation AI and HPC infrastructure. This role involves performing system-level debugging and triage across hardware, firmware, software, and operating system layers to resolve complex platform issues impacting GPU and server infrastructure. Key responsibilities include supporting system bring-up, initialization, validation, and operational readiness while providing technical leadership and mentoring to junior engineers. The position requires expertise in GPU, PCIe, memory, retimer, networking, and system architecture, along with knowledge of RAS concepts. Candidates must utilize industry-standard debug tools and diagnostic methods within a Linux environment. Proficiency in Python and Bash scripting is required to solve technical problems in large-scale compute environments.

What you'll do

  • Support datacenter deployments to maintain the availability and uptime of large-scale compute systems.
  • Perform system-level debugging and triage across hardware, firmware, software, and operating system layers.
  • Investigate and resolve complex platform issues impacting GPU and server infrastructure.
  • Support system bring-up, initialization, validation, and operational readiness activities.
  • Utilize industry-standard debug tools and diagnostic methods to identify root causes.
  • Provide technical leadership and guidance to junior engineers during troubleshooting activities.
  • Document debug methodologies, troubleshooting procedures, and best practices.

What we're looking for

  • Strong troubleshooting and root cause analysis skills.
  • Excellent communication and collaboration abilities.
  • Ability to mentor and guide junior engineers.
  • Strong documentation and organizational skills.
  • Comfort operating in highly technical and mission-critical environments.
  • System-level hardware, firmware, and software debugging experience (preferred).
  • Datacenter, server, HPC, or AI infrastructure environments (preferred).
  • Bachelor's or Master’s degree preferred in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical discipline (preferred).

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