Systems Hardware Development & Validation Engineer

Amd

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Work type
Hybrid
Location
Santa Clara, CA
Salary
$188,160–$282,240 / yr
Posted
20 days ago
Freshness
Confirmed live today
Closes
Sep 11, 2027

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Above market

How this pay compares to similar roles

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This role $235k
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This role pays more than 84% of similar roles. Most pay $162,000–$216,250 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $235k versus about $189k for comparable roles.

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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 474 open roles on FindRole.

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TL;DR · Systems Hardware Development & Validation Engineer

As a Systems Hardware Development & Validation Engineer on the Systems Development team, you will play a critical role in bringing cutting-edge server and switch solutions to life. You will lead system bring-up, validation, and new product introduction qualification with OEM partners while driving hardware solutions through all stages of compliance and deployment. Your daily work involves performing root cause analysis by reviewing board layouts and schematics, gathering feature requirements, and executing detailed test plans. To succeed in this role, you must utilize Cadence schematic and board layout tools, along with Linux and Python scripting for automation. You will also apply knowledge of network protocols such as RDMA, PCIe, and XGMI to ensure high-quality results. This position focuses on the technical integration of SoC, board, and system-level components within the data center space.

What you'll do

  • Lead system bring-up, validation, and NPI qualification for server and switch hardware with OEM vendors.
  • Drive deployment and sustaining efforts for hardware solutions through all compliance stages.
  • Perform root cause analysis of deployed systems by reviewing board layouts and schematics.
  • Gather system feature requirements and define detailed test plans.
  • Execute hardware validation plans to ensure product quality and performance.
  • Contribute to continuous improvement efforts to enhance system reliability and performance.

What we're looking for

  • Lead system bring-up, validation, and NPI qualification for server and switch hardware with OEM vendors.
  • Drive deployment and sustaining efforts for hardware solutions through all compliance stages.
  • Perform root cause analysis of deployed systems by reviewing board layouts and schematics.
  • Define test plans and execute hardware validation plans based on gathered system feature requirements.
  • Experience with board- and system-level bring-up and validation (preferred).
  • Familiarity with Cadence schematic and board layout tools (preferred).
  • Strong understanding of Linux and Python scripting for automation and testing (preferred).
  • Knowledge of network protocols such as RDMA, PCIe, and XGMI (preferred).
  • Bachelor’s or master’s degree in electrical engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field (preferred).

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