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AMD · 2 days ago

Lead System Debug Engineer - Server Validation

positionAustin, TX
timeFull-time
remoteOnsite
seniorityLead/Staff
money$157K/yr - $236K/yr
date15+ years exp

AMD is a company dedicated to building innovative products that enhance computing experiences across various domains. The Lead System Debug Engineer will be responsible for overseeing system and silicon debug processes for AMD's EPYC Server and Instinct products, ensuring timely resolution of technical issues and driving improvements in debugging methodologies.

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Responsibilities

Debug issues found during Silicon bring-up, Post-Silicon Validation, and production phases of SOC programs
Lead complex debug efforts for internal Silicon findings to identify root cause and resolution
Ensure issues are solved on time with quality
Manage and track technical issues, risks and priorities to un-gate program milestones
Publish debug program indicators to identify major roadblocks and drive changes to improve debug throughput
Manage customer and executive communications, including program status, risks and opportunities
Drive technical innovation to improve AMD’s capabilities across triage & debug, including tool, script development, technical and procedural methodology enhancement, and various internal and cross-functional technical initiatives
Work with multiple teams across global time zones

Qualification

Silicon debugSystem validationX86 architectureTechnical program managementSystem architectureAnalytical skillsCommunication skillsAttention to detailOrganizational skillsSelf-starter

Required

Strong analytical/problem-solving skills and pronounced attention to details
15+ years or more of experience in validation roles involving debugging OS, FW, Silicon, and HW issues
Understanding of PC industry standard busses and their software stack, such as PCIe, CXL
Strong knowledge of X86 architecture, SoC design, memory, RAS & power management
Extensive knowledge of system architecture, technical debug, and validation strategy
Good understanding and experience in platform/ system level debug, Operating System, Device Drivers and System BIOS interactions
Excellent communication and coordination skills
Detailed oriented, highly organized, able to prioritize, and juggle multiple work streams to tight deadlines
Experience in technical program management
A thorough understanding of datacenter industry technologies and their software stack
Must be a self-starter, and able to independently drive tasks to completion
Bachelors or Masters degree in electrical or computer engineering with 15+ years of applicable experience

Benefits

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Company

AMD

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Advanced Micro Devices is a semiconductor company that designs and develops graphics units, processors, and media solutions.
dateFounded in 1969
location
Santa Clara, California, USA
people-size10001+ employees
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Funding

Current Stage
Public Company
Total Funding
unknown
Key Investors
OpenAIDaniel Loeb
2025-10-06Post Ipo Equity
2023-03-02Post Ipo Equity
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Chair & CEO
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