Lead Server System Engineer - DC GPU

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THE TEAM:

AMD's Data Center GPU organization is transforming the industry with our AI based Graphic Processors. Our primary objective is to design exceptional products that drive the evolution of computing experiences, serving as the cornerstone for enterprise Data Centers, (AI) Artificial Intelligence, HPC and Embedded systems. If this resonates with you, come and joining our Data Center GPU organization where we are building amazing AI powered products with amazing people.

THE ROLE:

The Datacenter GPU System Engineering team is seeking a Lead Server System Engineer.  In this customer-focused role, you will be working with the world’s AI & HPC GPUs being designed into exascale class supercomputers.  You will be working directly with key external OEM partners, field application teams, internal development teams, and other stakeholders to bring a portfolio of next-generation Server Platforms to market using AMD’s Instinct™ Accelerators and support them post-production.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Manage technical interaction with OEM/ODM Partners to enable deployment of AMD Instinct™ Accelerators in Partner systems.
• Support Partners in the bring-up and validation of AMD Instinct™ GPUs in their system, guide partners on use of AMD tools, qualification test methods, and analysis of test results.
• Lead the debug of Partner/Customer issues (HW, firmware, driver), working with a cross-functional team and driving the root cause investigation.
• Work with Partners on the development of manufacturing/screen tests to ensure reliability at scale.
• Understand Partner requirements and schedule, identify gaps in AMD offering and work with other stakeholders to close them.
• Author design guideline, technical presentations, and training material.
• Provide recommendation to improve customer experience with our SW and HW.

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE:

• 10 years’ experience in Data Center system design, board design, validation, or Application Engineering, preferably in external customer facing roles.
• Strong knowledge in PC/server architecture and interfaces, experience with system level debug.
• Strong System Level debugging skills with hands-on experiences in system bring-up, HW debug, and performance optimizations on various system architectures.
• Understanding and experience working with Enterprise Linux environment (Ubuntu, CentOS/RHEL and SLES).
• Excellent oral and written communication skills to communicate technical results clearly and accurately.
• Test or design experience in system interconnect technologies (PCIe, XGMI, CXL, USB, I/O Controllers)
• Familiarity with various deployment models including cloud, virtualization and containers.
• Automation, orchestration, delivery via Kubernetes, Docker, or Mesos.
• Experience or knowledge of server firmware/BIOS settings, boot process, server monitoring and management SW.
• Experience relating to power and thermal management.
• Solid knowledge of Shell/BASH, C/C , Python, or other framework.
• Experience with OpenCL, CUDA, or ROCm is a plus.

ACADEMIC CREDENTIALS:

• BS in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or Computer Science. MS or PhD a plus.

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