Lead Hardware Systems Design Engineer
Leads architecture, design, validation, and debug of cloud-scale server platforms and complex PCBs in AMD's Data Center Platform Engineering Group — from specs and schematics through bring-up and production — using high-speed interfaces like PCIe, DDR, Ethernet, and USB, plus signal/power integrity analysis.
- Compensation
- Not disclosed
- Location
- US,NJ,Secaucus_Meadowlands
- Work setup
- Not specified
- Seniority
- Lead
- Employment
- Not specified
- Experience
- Not specified
- Category
- Hardware
- Posted
Skills
Must have
- Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering
Nice to have
- Deep expertise in server hardware and board design
- Expertise in analog, digital, and high-speed hardware design
- Experience with high-speed interfaces including PCIe, DDR, Ethernet, USB, and SAS/SATA
- Strong knowledge of high-speed PCB design, layout, and signal integrity principles
- Proven system-level and board-level debugging, validation, and performance analysis skills
- Understanding of power delivery architectures and server CPU/GPU platforms
- Demonstrated ability to make technical trade-offs and lead cross-functional engineering efforts
- Able to lead projects, mentor engineers, and oversee contractors and external design partners
Full description
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:
AMD's Data Center Platform Engineering Group (DPEG) develops cloud-scale server solutions that power the world’s leading cloud and telecom providers. As a Senior Electrical Engineer, you will lead the architecture, design, validation, and debug of advanced server platforms and complex PCB designs from concept through production. Working across engineering, manufacturing, and supplier teams, you will drive technical execution, solve challenging design issues, and deliver high-quality products that balance performance, cost, reliability, and schedule.
THE PERSON:
The ideal candidate is a collaborative and technically strong engineer with deep expertise in server hardware and board design. You excel at solving complex problems, making sound technical decisions, and communicating effectively across teams and stakeholders. You are comfortable leading projects, mentoring engineers, and working in fast-paced environments where innovation, teamwork, and continuous improvement are valued.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Lead system architecture, hardware design, and board-level implementation for server platforms.
- Develop specifications, schematics, BOMs, and design documentation.
- Mentor engineers and oversee work from contractors and external design partners.
- Drive PCB layout, design validation, simulation, and signal/power integrity analysis.
- Lead system bring-up, validation, debugging, and hardware issue resolution.
- Partner with suppliers and manufacturing teams to deliver high-quality products on schedule while balancing cost, performance, and reliability.
PREFERRED EXPERIENCE:
- Expertise in analog, digital, and high-speed hardware design.
- Experience with high-speed interfaces including PCIe, DDR, Ethernet, USB, and SAS/SATA.
- Strong knowledge of high-speed PCB design, layout, and signal integrity principles.
- Proven system-level and board-level debugging, validation, and performance analysis skills.
- Understanding of power delivery architectures and server CPU/GPU platforms.
- Demonstrated ability to make technical trade-offs and lead cross-functional engineering efforts.