Program System Debug Lead - Server
About The Position
The technical leader will be responsible for system and silicon debug of AMD EPYC Server and AMD Instinct products as part of the post-silicon validation group. The role facilitates all aspects of debug and resolution for system-level failures in collaboration with engineering teams across AMD. The successful candidate will conduct challenging system debug and develop and execute debug strategies to maximize throughput on current products and meet program milestones with POR quality. The role also drives improvements to future debug methodology and works effectively in a global, collaborative environment. The lead will support next-generation server CPU and Instinct products, driving balanced, scalable, and automated solutions for optimal debug throughput. This high-visibility position contributes technical leadership, validation and debug expertise, product development, definition, root-cause analysis, and resolution. The role collaborates with System Validation and Engineering teams and stakeholders including System Architects, IP Design, SoC, firmware, software, and manufacturing. The position is located in Austin, Texas and is not eligible for visa sponsorship.
Requirements
- Bachelor's or master's degree in electrical or computer engineering.
- 15+ years of applicable experience.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills and pronounced attention to detail.
- Extensive validation experience involving debugging operating system, firmware, silicon, and hardware issues.
- Understanding of PC industry-standard buses and their software stacks, such as PCIe and CXL.
- Strong knowledge of x86 architecture, SoC design, memory, RAS, and power management.
- Extensive knowledge of system architecture, technical debug, and validation strategy.
- Good understanding and experience in platform/system-level debug and interactions among operating systems, device drivers, and system BIOS.
- Excellent communication and coordination skills.
- Detailed-oriented and highly organized, with the ability to prioritize and manage multiple work streams to tight deadlines.
- Experience in technical program management.
- Thorough understanding of datacenter industry technologies and their software stack.
- Self-starter able to independently drive tasks to completion.
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 resolved on time and 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 that improve debug throughput.
- Manage customer and executive communications, including program status, risks, and opportunities.
- Drive technical innovation to improve AMD's triage and debug capabilities, including tool and script development, technical and procedural methodology enhancements, and internal and cross-functional technical initiatives.
- Work with multiple teams across global time zones.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
