AMD · 21 hours ago
System Application Engineer – Data Center GPU Platforms
Santa Clara, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$157K/yr - $235K/yrAMD is a company focused on building great products that accelerate next-generation computing experiences. The System Application Engineer will support Data Center GPU customers by collaborating with partners and internal teams to ensure the successful deployment of AMD's Instinct™ Accelerators in customer data centers.
Artificial Intelligence (AI)Cloud ComputingComputerEmbedded SystemsGPUHardwareSemiconductor
Hiring Manager
ELIA VALLADARES- SHRM CP
Responsibilities
Manage technical interaction with OEM/ODM Partners to enable deployment of AMD Instinct™ Accelerators in Partner systems
Support Partners in the bring-up and validation of AMD Instinct™ GPUs in their system, guide partners on use of AMD tools, qualification test methods, and analysis of test results
Lead the debug of Partner/Customer issues (HW, firmware, driver), working with a cross-functional team and driving the root cause investigation
Work with Partners on the development of manufacturing/screen tests to ensure reliability at scale
Understand Partner requirements and schedule, identify gaps in AMD offering and work with other stakeholders to close them
Author design guideline, technical presentations, and training material
Provide recommendation to improve customer experience with our SW and HW
Qualification
Required
Hands-on technical problem solver who thrives at the intersection of hardware and software
Ability to collaborate directly with customers and internal engineering teams
Ownership of outcomes, not just tasks
Passion for high-performance computing and enabling cutting-edge data center technologies
Energized by customer engagement and technical troubleshooting
Strong analytical instincts and a structured approach to problem solving
Clear and proactive communication across technical and non-technical audiences
Enjoyment of collaboration across hardware, firmware, and software disciplines
Curiosity, creativity, and persistence in addressing complex engineering challenges
Manage technical interaction with OEM/ODM Partners to enable deployment of AMD Instinct™ Accelerators in Partner systems
Support Partners in the bring-up and validation of AMD Instinct™ GPUs in their system
Guide partners on use of AMD tools, qualification test methods, and analysis of test results
Lead the debug of Partner/Customer issues (HW, firmware, driver)
Work with Partners on the development of manufacturing/screen tests to ensure reliability at scale
Understand Partner requirements and schedule, identify gaps in AMD offering
Author design guideline, technical presentations, and training material
Provide recommendations to improve customer experience with our SW and HW
BS in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or Computer Science
Preferred
Solid years' experience in Data Center system design, board design, validation, or Application Engineering, preferably in external customer facing roles
Strong knowledge in PC/server architecture and interfaces, experience with system level debug
Strong System Level debugging skills with hands-on experiences in system bring-up, HW debug, and performance optimizations on various system architectures
Understanding and experience working with Enterprise Linux environment (Ubuntu, CentOS/RHEL and SLES)
Excellent oral and written communication skills to communicate technical results clearly and accurately
Test or design experience in system interconnect technologies (PCIe, XGMI, CXL, USB, I/O Controllers)
Familiarity with various deployment models including cloud, virtualization and containers
Automation, orchestration, delivery via Kubernetes, Docker, or Mesos
Experience or knowledge of server firmware/BIOS settings, boot process, server monitoring and management SW
Experience relating to power and thermal management
Solid knowledge of Shell/BASH, C/C++, Python, or other framework
Experience with OpenCL, CUDA, or ROCm
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