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WHAT YOU DO AT AMD CHANGES EVERYTHING
We care deeply about transforming lives with AMD technology to enrich our industry, our communities, and the world. Our mission is to build great products that accelerate next-generation computing experiences – the building blocks for the data center, artificial intelligence, PCs, gaming and embedded. Underpinning our mission is the AMD culture. We push the limits of innovation to solve the world's most important challenges. We strive for execution excellence while being direct, humble, collaborative, and inclusive of diverse perspectives.
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Lead System Engineer
THE ROLE:
As a Systems Engineer, you will lead high-impact teams to develop world-class computing products, including consoles, wearables, portables, and a diverse range of cutting-edge technologies. You will drive product excellence by guiding teams through complex technical challenges, working at the intersection of hardware, firmware, and system architecture. With broad responsibilities and direct accountability to the Product VP, you will play a key role in defining and executing strategies that push the boundaries of computing performance and efficiency.
THE PERSON:
A seasoned engineering leader with a passion for silicon product delivery and a deep understanding of system, silicon, and firmware. You thrive in fast-paced, dynamic environments and excel at solving technical challenges while aligning teams to business priorities. Your ability to drive innovation, lead cross-functional collaboration, and execute with precision will be instrumental in shaping the future of computing technology.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Lead Post-Silicon execution for semi-custom SOCs, End-to-End
Face to the Customer for System Engineering
Work with cross organization teams to ensure Silicon/SW/Platform/etc. features are in sync, development is supported, and validation is planned
Set technical direction for the test activities, including bring up of silicon & boards
Issue triage, prioritization, and root-cause resolution plans
Owner for System specification that includes:
Platforms definitions: Validation, test, and reference platforms
Covers all system features to be validated
Test requirements for all system features
System test plans that include
Functions within Silicon IP, Bios, Firmware, Drivers, Silicon, IO subsystems, power/performance, thermal, OS certification
Cross-functional groups (Performance, Power, and Manufacturing etc.)
External and Customer co-validation teams
Platform configurations – system BOM definition, component selection
Sign-off responsibility for Synchronized releases for internal and external delivery
CPU, chipset, boards, options, peripherals, OS, BIOS, drivers
Test execution and debug leadership across AMD
Assure that all responsibilities are clearly defined across all relevant and participating organizations
PREFERRED EXPERIENCE:
10+ years of experience
Excellent communication and leadership skills
Prior experience with client PC and/or server system design and validation
Microprocessor bring-up and debug
Prior experience with testing tools and environments, defect tracking and revision control
Knowledge of Computer Architecture concepts and silicon development
Microsoft Operating Systems, Linux Operating Systems, virtualization software (VMware, Ubuntu, et al), and validation/certification processes for each of these environments
Experience with system component compatibility and stress testing
Familiar with power/performance optimization and tradeoffs
MS Office & MS Project tool suites
Familiar with scripting languages and programming (Python/Ruby etc.)
ACADEMIC CREDENTIALS:
Bachelor/Masters degree in Computer Science or Computer Engineering preferred
LOCATION:
Shanghai
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