Server Platform Debug Engineer

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Server Platform Debug Engineer

THE ROLE:  

We are seeking a skilled and dedicated Server Platform Debug Engineer to join our Server Platform Solution Engineering Group’s Debug team. In this role, you will work on cutting-edge server hardware and software technologies to accelerate debug processes within AMD. Your responsibilities will include collaborating with design, architecture, validation, and manufacturing engineering teams to resolve critical issues and ensure the highest quality standards.

The individual has a strong understanding of the general server platform architecture and SoC debug process. A successful candidate must have good verbal, as well as written, communication skills.

Job Duties:

• Collaborate with server hardware and BIOS teams to support bring-up and root-cause analysis of platform issues.
• Collaborate with partner organizations to provide root cause analysis for logical issues in a data center environment. The debug role is expected to provide root cause analysis for platform level, logical, performance and BIOS/firmware issues
• Improve debug capabilities and methodology over time by identifying common challenges or impediments to efficient debug and working with partner organizations to drive innovation in silicon architecture, design, tools and methods.
• Manage and track technical issues, risks, and priorities effectively with the business unit and SW Debug tools teams. Manage customer and executive communications, including program status, risks and opportunities.
• Maintain strong communication skills, both verbal and written, to convey summary findings and recommendations to senior management.

Required qualifications:

• Strong understanding of Server platform components, x86 or other complex CPU architectures. Proficiency with Linux and/or Microsoft Operating Systems is a plus.
• Understanding of BMC firmware and features, sensor monitoring, power control, and remote management 
• Demonstrable experience in designing experiments to solve problems and strong analytical skills.
• Experience with handling and taking captures using Oscilloscopes, protocol analyzers, and JTAG based Debug Tool
• Proficiency in C, Python, and shell scripting for low-level development and debug
• Excellent organizational skills and the ability to prioritize multiple workstreams and meet tight deadlines.
• Strong networking and relationship-building skills, with the ability to drive effective decision-making across various functions and levels within the organization.
• Knowledge of industry-standard IO interfaces (DDR, PCIe, SATA, USB, XGbE)
• Knowledge of pre-silicon environments (Verification, Emulation, Virtual Bring-Up) is a plus.

ACADEMIC CREDENTIALS:

• BS or MS degree in Electrical Engineering or related major
• 5 years of applicable experience

LOCATION:

Austin, TX

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