AI Switch Systems Design Engineer

ADVANCE YOUR CAREER. ADVANCE THE WORLD. At AMD, we believe technology has the power to solve the world’s most important challenges. From advancing healthcare and scientific discovery to powering AI and the technologies people rely on every day, innovation at AMD is shaping the future. Whether you’re designing next-gen processors, enabling AI breakthroughs, or bringing leading edge products to market, every role at AMD contributes to something bigger — technology that moves the world forward. Join us and, together, we’ll advance your career. THE ROLE: We are looking for a hands-on, technically sharp system design engineer to join our growing team and lead the bring-up of cutting-edge scale-up switches at the heart of next-generation AI rack infrastructure. As a key contributor, you will bring deep expertise in high-speed Ethernet, server management, and platform validation to drive switch platforms from initial power-on through full system qualification. In this role, you will take full ownership of bring-up execution, apply your debugging skills to solve complex multi-layer problems, and collaborate closely with hardware, firmware, and software teams to deliver production-ready systems.THE PERSON: You're a highly motivated team player with a strong development background, problem solving mentality, excellent communication skills, ability to prioritize tasks along with willingness to learn and adapt. Excellent teamwork skills and capable of working independently.  KEY RESPONSIBILITIESLead the system bring-up and validation of state-of-the-art AI scale-up switches purpose-built for high-density GPU compute racks, from initial power-on through full system validationPerform high-speed SerDes and link bring-up, including configuring and validating Auto-Negotiation/Link Training (AN/LT), tuning TX equalization, and characterizing signal integrity across 200G/400G/800G interfacesExecute comprehensive link qualification testing using PRBS (Pseudo-Random Binary Sequence), Snake Traffic loopback testing, and FEC (Forward Error Correction) analysis to validate BER performance at scaleUtilize LinkCAT and Broadcom SDK tools to characterize port performance, diagnose link failures, and validate PHY configurations across large port countsIntegrate and validate server management infrastructure including BMC/IPMI, Redfish API, and out-of-band management workflows for automated bring-up and health monitoringDevelop and maintain bring-up scripts and test automation (Python) to accelerate validation coverage across chassis configurationsDebug complex system-level failures spanning hardware, firmware, and software including signal integrity issues, firmware crashes, and management plane anomalies and drive issues to root causeCollaborate with hardware, firmware, and software teams to reproduce failures, document findings, and verify fixes across platform revisionsMaintain detailed bring-up documentation, test reports, and issue tracking throughout the product development lifecyclePREFERRED EXPERIENCEExtensive hands-on experience in hardware bring-up, platform validation, or high-speed networking silicon characterizationExperience with high-speed switch ASICs (Broadcom TH6/Tomahawk series preferred) and familiarity with Broadcom's SDK/DAPI frameworksDeep understanding of high-speed Ethernet standards (400GbE, 800GbE) including AN/LT (IEEE 802.3), RS-FEC / KP4-FEC, and PAM4 SerDes technologyHands-on experience with PRBS testing, BER measurement, eye diagram analysis, and Snake/loopback traffic validation methodologiesFamiliarity with LinkCAT or equivalent PHY/link characterization toolsExperience with server management protocols: IPMI, Redfish/OpenBMC, KCS, IPMB, and PLDM for out-of-band control and telemetryProficiency in Python for test automation, log parsing, and data analysisStrong debugging skills — comfortable working across hardware (oscilloscope, protocol analyzer), firmware logs, and software traces to isolate root causeExperience reading schematics and PCB layout to correlate signal integrity observations with hardware designExcellent communication skills with the ability to document findings clearly and collaborate across multidisciplinary teamsExperience with high-density switch/router platforms or AI/ML fabric infrastructure is a strong plusACADEMIC CREDENTIALS: Bachelor’s/Master’s degree in Computer Science or related field strongly preferred LOCATION: Secaucus, NJ/ Austin, TXThis role is not eligible for visa sponsorship.#LI-SC3 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 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.