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WHAT YOU DO AT AMD CHANGES EVERYTHING 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, cooperative, 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

KEY 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.

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE

Experience insilicon 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

EDUCATION Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related discipline.

LOCATION Markham, Ontario, Canada

VISA This role is not eligible for Visa Sponsorship.

Benefits 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‑prospect, 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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📌 Systems Engineer - Discrete Graphics Lead (Markham)
🏢 Advanced Micro Devices
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