X86 Systems Design Engineer

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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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