Lead Hardware Diagnostic Engineer

AMD • Santa Clara, CA

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About The Position

WHAT YOU DO AT AMD CHANGES EVERYTHING We care deeply about transforming lives with AMD technology to enrich our industry, our communities, and the world. Our mission is to build great products that accelerate next-generation computing experiences - the building blocks for the data center, artificial intelligence, PCs, gaming and embedded. Underpinning our mission is the AMD culture. We push the limits of innovation to solve the world's most important challenges. We strive for execution excellence while being direct, humble, collaborative, and inclusive of diverse perspectives. AMD together we advance_ THE ROLE: AMD NTSG is a leading provider of advanced networking solutions, specializing in cutting-edge technology that powers next-generation data centers, enterprise networking, and telecommunications. We are seeking a skilled and experienced Lead Hardware Diagnostic Engineer to join our dynamic team. This role will be key in the development, bring-up, and troubleshooting of networking ICs and system-level hardware. The ideal candidate will possess a deep understanding of Ethernet SerDes diagnostics, PCIe Gen 5/Gen 6 bring-up, manufacturing test, and systems-level debugging.

Requirements

• Strong knowledge and experience with Ethernet SerDes diagnostics, including high-speed signaling, link integrity, and performance troubleshooting.
• In-depth experience with PCIe Gen 5/Gen 6 bring-up, debugging, and troubleshooting, including signal integrity, protocol analysis, and hardware failure analysis.
• Hands-on experience with system-level hardware debugging tools such as oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, protocol analyzers, and other advanced diagnostic equipment.
• Understanding of high-speed digital design, signal integrity, and system timing analysis.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with advanced FPGA-based systems.
• Familiarity with networking protocol analyzers and advanced debugging techniques.
• Experience with low-level firmware debugging in hardware bring-up scenarios.
• Experience working with cross-functional teams in a high-paced development environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead Diagnostics and Troubleshooting: Take ownership of diagnosing and resolving hardware issues at the system level for networking ICs and related hardware platforms.
• Collaborate closely with design, validation, and manufacturing teams to identify and resolve hardware failures.
• Lead troubleshooting efforts in the bring-up phase, including Ethernet SerDes and PCIe interfaces.
• System Bring-Up: Oversee and participate in the bring-up of complex networking hardware systems, ensuring proper functioning of both Ethernet SerDes (100/200Gbps) and PCIe Gen 5/Gen 6 interfaces.
• Lead the effort to bring new networking ICs to life, from initial boot to full system validation.
• Manufacturing Test Support: Develop and support manufacturing tests for high-speed networking systems.
• Implement and optimize diagnostic procedures to ensure product quality and reliability.
• Assist in the development of automated test setups to facilitate efficient manufacturing processes.
• Design & System Integration: Work with hardware engineers to analyze and debug issues across the complete networking system.
• Contribute to the optimization and integration of Ethernet and PCIe-based systems.
• Use knowledge of high-speed digital designs to ensure that systems are meeting performance standards.
• Collaboration and Leadership: Lead cross-functional teams through the diagnostic process, ensuring effective communication with hardware engineers, designers, and test teams.
• Mentor junior engineers and guide them through complex troubleshooting tasks.
• Document issues and troubleshooting steps to share best practices within the team.
• Reporting and Documentation: Provide detailed technical reports and presentations on diagnostic findings.
• Document failure analysis, diagnostic procedures, and resolutions.

Benefits

• Collaborative work culture with opportunities for career advancement and skill development.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Industry: Computer and Electronic Product Manufacturing
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree