Lead Board Hardware Debug Engineer - Datacenter & Ai Platforms

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At AMD, we believetechnology has the power to solve the world’s most important challenges. From advancing healthcare and scientific discovery to powering AI and the technologies people rely on every day, innovation at AMDis shapingthefuture.Whetheryou’redesigning next-gen processors, enabling AI breakthroughs, orbringing leading edge products to market, every role at AMD contributes to something bigger— technologythat moves the world forward.Join us and, together, we’ll advance your career.THE ROLE:
We are seeking a Senior Board Hardware Debug Engineer to join our Datacenter & AI Board Validation team. In this role you will:Own complexboard-level debugfor high-performanceDatacenter GPUplatformsDrivehardware validationfrom prototype bring-up through productionAnalyze and optimizeboard signalingandsystem-level designfor next-generation GPU-based solutionsWork at the intersection ofcutting-edge GPU solutions, CPUs, memory, networking, and power deliveryLeadsystem-level integrationand debug across multi-board, multi-GPU datacenter platformsYou will be a key technical leader ensuring our boards and systems meet performance, reliability, and quality targets in demanding Datacenter and AI environments.THE PERSON:
We are looking for someone who is:Hands-on : Comfortable in the lab with scopes, analyzers, probes, and soldering toolsDeeply passionate aboutDEBUG and testing : Enjoys chasing down elusive failures and intermittent issuesStrong inPCB-level signal integrity : Understands high-speed serial links, impedance, terminations, and layout tradeoffsAproblem solver : Able to isolate issues systematically across silicon, firmware, board, and system domainsCreative and resourceful : Able to design experiments, work around incomplete specs, and find data-driven solutionsYou thrive in ambiguity, enjoy complex technical challenges, and take pride in owning issues to closure.KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Leadboard- and system-level DEBUGof Datacenter GPU platforms (bring-up, stability, performance, interoperability)Develop and execute functional test plansfor new boards and system configurationsPerform and guideBoard Signal Integrityvalidation: eye diagrams, jitter analysis, margins, channel characterizationLead technical validation efforts across teams, driving validation priorities and test coverage for critical featuresChampion root-cause analysis and cross-functional debugacross silicon design, firmware, BIOS, board design, and manufacturingCollaborate closely withhardware design, layout, SI/PI, firmware, BIOS, and system engineeringteams to resolve issuesProvidedesign-for-test and design-for-debugfeedback for future board and system designsDocument debug findings, createreproducible test cases, and drivecorrective actionsinto design and processSupportfactory, customer, and fieldescalations requiring deep hardware debug expertisePREFERRED EXPERIENCE:
Proven experience inDatacenter board designand/orBoard Validationfor server, accelerator, or networking productsStrong background insystem-level hardware validation(bring-up, qualification, reliability, and margin verification)Hands-ondebug methodologies: fault isolation, boundary scan, probing, rework, A/B comparison.Solid understanding ofsignal integrityconcepts and tools (e.G., high-speed SerDes, DDR, PCIE channel analysis)Working knowledge ofcomputer and I/O protocols, such as PCIe, CXL, DDRx, NVLink, Ethernet, I2C/SMBus, SPI, etc.Strong grasp ofsystem architecture: CPU/GPU/memory hierarchy, power sequencing, reset schemes, clocking architecturesComfortable withlab equipment: high-speed oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, protocol analyzers, BERTs, VNAs/TDRsWilling andcomfortable travelingto support engineering builds, factory ramps, and key debug events (domestic and international, as needed)Self-directed and self-motivated: able to drive tasks with minimal supervision and manage multiple debug threads in parallelACADEMIC CREDENTIALS:
Bachelor’s or Master’s in Electrical Engineering or related field.LOCATION:
Markham, Ontario, CanadaBenefits offered are described: AMD benefits at a glance.AMD does not accept unsolicited resumes from headhunters, recruitment agencies, or fee-based recruitment services. AMD and its subsidiaries are equal opportunity, inclusive employers and will consider all applicants without regard to age, ancestry, color, marital status, medical condition, mental or physical disability, national origin, race, religion, political and/or third-party affiliation, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We encourage applications from all qualified candidates and will accommodate applicants’ needs under the respective laws throughout all stages of the recruitment and selection process.AMD may use Artificial Intelligence to help screen, assess or select applicants for this position. AMD’s “Responsible AI Policy” is available here.This posting is for an existing vacancy.
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