Systems Engineer - Discrete Graphics Lead

Advanced Micro Devices, Inc•Markham, ON

27d

About The Position

At AMD, our mission is to build great products that accelerate next-generation computing experiences—from AI and data centers, to PCs, gaming and embedded systems. Grounded in a culture of innovation and collaboration, we believe real progress comes from bold ideas, human ingenuity and a shared passion to create something extraordinary. When you join AMD, you’ll discover the real differentiator is our culture. We push the limits of innovation to solve the world’s most important challenges—striving for execution excellence, while being direct, humble, collaborative, and inclusive of diverse perspectives. Join us as we shape the future of AI and beyond. Together, we advance your career. THE ROLE: Join AMD’s Gaming and Hardware Platform Engineering team to lead silicon evaluation, system validation, platform optimization and bring-up for AMD’s latest discrete graphics and AI server solutions. This role requires leadership and hands-on lab work through the silicon and system life cycle of the product. You will also collaborate across silicon, firmware, software and platform teams to deliver cutting edge discrete graphics solutions. You are the owner of the graphics platform engineering development from pre-silicon to production. THE PERSON: Passionate leadership Exceptional horizontal and vertical communication Critical thinking Collaborative Cross-functional influence Self-driven Insatiable desire to learn Unwavering resilience & persistence Willing to challenge the Status Quo

Requirements

Passionate leadership
Exceptional horizontal and vertical communication
Critical thinking
Collaborative
Cross-functional influence
Self-driven
Insatiable desire to learn
Unwavering resilience & persistence
Willing to challenge the Status Quo

Nice To Haves

Experience in silicon bring-up and post-silicon debug
Hands-on proficiency with lab equipment for digital and analog analysis
Deep knowledge of system architecture: CPUs, GPUs, PCIe Gen5, Display interfaces and power management
Familiarity with AI, software, firmware, and hardware validation methodologies.
Programming/scripting skills (Python, C/C++, Perl)
Understanding of pre-silicon emulation, tapeout processes, and manufacturing
Strong technical background in PC systems and graphics
Proven leadership, critical thinking, analytical and organizational skills
Excellent communication
Familiarity with Microsoft and Linux OS, virtualization (VMware, Xen), and certification processes

Responsibilities

Product and Systems Leadership Lead cross-functional teams through all phases of hardware development—from pre-silicon preparation & de-risk, platform bring-up & validation, power & performance optimization and production
Drive and collaborate with silicon design, FW & SW development, platform validation and optimization and systems design to deliver the product on schedule with exceptional quality
Systems Debug Lead systems and silicon debug to ensure the product achieves all quality metrics
Use your systems background to debug complex product and systems issues to root cause and resolution using the latest industry hardware and software tools and collaborating with experts across AMD
Technical Innovation Develop test plans to address coverage gaps, identify & develop methods & tools to improve quality and time-to-market
Engage in pre-silicon emulation, simulation, and product engineering to ensure readiness for validation, manufacturing and launch
Customer Engagement Collaborate with Enterprise End Client/OEM/ODM partners on hardware integration challenges and co-validation
Release & Delivery Sign off on product health metrics to ensure quality and timely delivery
Oversee test execution and debug leadership across multiple platforms and teams.