Field Applications Engineer, AI Infrastructure

Amd

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Work type
On-site
Location
Austin, TX
Salary
$114,400–$171,600 / yr
Posted
53 days ago
Freshness
Confirmed live today
Closes
Sep 3, 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

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TL;DR · Field Applications Engineer, AI Infrastructure

The Field Applications Engineer, AI Infrastructure joins the Global Partner Support team to support complex AI and accelerated computing deployments. This early career role involves system-level debugging of GPU, driver, networking, and AI software issues across single-node and multi-node environments. You will reproduce customer issues in lab environments, analyze logs and core dumps, and collaborate with engineering teams to validate fixes. Key responsibilities include supporting cloud providers and OEMs, documenting debug methodologies, and assisting with large-scale cluster bring-up. Required skills include knowledge of CPU and GPU architecture, Linux systems, and low-level debugging tools like gdb. Candidates should possess familiarity with PyTorch, TensorFlow, and programming languages like Python or C/C++. The role addresses technical challenges in data center hardware, system software, and AI workloads.

What you'll do

  • Debug GPU, driver, networking, and AI software issues across single-node and multi-node environments.
  • Support post-sales technical engagements with cloud providers, OEMs, ODMs, and enterprise customers.
  • Reproduce customer issues in lab environments by analyzing logs, core dumps, and performance data.
  • Collaborate with engineering and product teams to validate fixes and provide field feedback.
  • Document debug methodologies and technical findings for internal knowledge bases and best practices.
  • Support large-scale cluster bring-up activities and new product introductions.
  • Develop and deliver technical training sessions on new products and troubleshooting methodologies.

What we're looking for

  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related technical field (preferred).
  • Relevant experience gained through internships, co-ops, academic projects, or early-career technical roles (preferred).
  • Proficiency in at least one programming language such as Python, C/C++, or Java (preferred).
  • Experience with Linux systems, command-line tools, system administration, and low-level debugging using tools such as kernel logs and gdb (preferred).
  • Knowledge of CPU and GPU architecture concepts, memory hierarchies, and system-level behavior (preferred).
  • Working understanding of GPU architecture and GPU-accelerated workloads, including experience using AMD or NVIDIA GPU platforms (preferred).
  • Foundational understanding of server and accelerator architectures, including PCIe topologies, CPU-GPU interconnects, memory hierarchies, and NUMA concepts (preferred).
  • Exposure to AI or HPC workloads and familiarity with frameworks such as PyTorch or TensorFlow (preferred).

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