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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 GPUplatforms

Drivehardware validationfrom prototype bring-up through production

Analyze and optimizeboard signalingandsystem-level designfor next-generation GPU-based solutions

Work at the intersection ofcutting-edge GPU solutions, CPUs, memory, networking, and power delivery

Leadsystem-level integrationand debug across multi-board, multi-GPU datacenter platforms

You 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 tools

Deeply passionate aboutDEBUG and testing : Enjoys chasing down elusive failures and intermittent issues

Strong inPCB-level signal integrity : Understands high-speed serial links, impedance, terminations, and layout tradeoffs

Aproblem solver : Able to isolate issues systematically across silicon, firmware, board, and system domains

Creative and resourceful : Able to design experiments, work around incomplete specs, and find data-driven solutions





You 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 configurations

Perform and guideBoard Signal Integrityvalidation: eye diagrams, jitter analysis, margins, channel characterization

Lead technical validation efforts across teams, driving validation priorities and test coverage for critical features

Champion root-cause analysis and cross-functional debugacross silicon design, firmware, BIOS, board design, and manufacturing

Collaborate closely withhardware design, layout, SI/PI, firmware, BIOS, and system engineeringteams to resolve issues

Providedesign-for-test and design-for-debugfeedback for future board and system designs

Document debug findings, createreproducible test cases, and drivecorrective actionsinto design and process

Supportfactory, customer, and fieldescalations requiring deep hardware debug expertise

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE

Proven experience inDatacenter board designand/orBoard Validationfor server, accelerator, or networking products

Strong 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 architectures

Comfortable withlab equipment: high-speed oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, protocol analyzers, BERTs, VNAs/TDRs

Willing 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 parallel

ACADEMIC CREDENTIALS

Bachelor’s or Master’s in Electrical Engineering or related field.

LOCATION

Markham, Ontario, Canada

Perks 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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