Staff Solutions Engineer

WHAT YOU DO AT AMD CHANGES EVERYTHING 

At AMD, our mission is to build great products that accelerate next-generation computing experiences—from AI and data centers, to PCs, gaming and embedded systems. Grounded in a culture of innovation and collaboration, we believe real progress comes from bold ideas, human ingenuity and a shared passion to create something extraordinary. When you join AMD, you'll discover the real differentiator is our culture. We push the limits of innovation to solve the world's most important challenges—striving for execution excellence, while being direct, humble, collaborative, and inclusive of diverse perspectives. Join us as we shape the future of AI and beyond.  Together, we advance your career.  

THE ROLE:

AMD's Data Center Platform Engineering Group {DPEG} is designing, building and delivering innovative technology infrastructure enabling the digital world. We create cloud-enabling server solutions that help the world's leading companies turn their ideas into reality. Our customers are future-focused and so are we, always a step ahead of the next challenge. As experts in engineering, manufacturing, and supply chain, we're the bridge between problem and solution for the world's leading cloud and telecom providers. Our customers depend on us to solve their most complex server design needs. Come and join our Data Center Platform Engineering Group where we are building amazing, powered products with amazing people.

The Staff Solutions Engineer will manage the lifecycle of firmware used in infrastructure (chassis, racks, etc.) controllers, from design through sustaining. This engineer will be responsible for working as a member of a team of solutions and systems engineers to efficiently understand customer requirements and to participate in the design, implementation, test, and release of these products. This individual will drive evaluation and adoption of solutions enabling integration of infrastructure products into customer datacenter operations.

THE PERSON:

This role requires an individual with strong engineering skills, deep understanding of infrastructure technologies, and experience in software development and design of computer servers. The ideal candidate will also have strong analytical and problem-solving skills, and be able to work independently under aggressive timelines.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Write and analyze requirements, functional specifications, design specifications, test plans, and other technical documentation.
• Perform system concept evaluations and sample builds for taking measurements (benchmark, power measures, etc.)
• Develop Linux / BASH shell scripts, Perl and Python packages to support testing and deployment activities in different environments.
• Deploy and provision OS and software stacks on server platforms.
• Support triage and root cause analysis of complex system issues.

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE:

• Multiple years' experience in Application / System development and design of computer servers or associated equipment that will be deployed in racks for datacenter usage.
• Deep knowledge with server products, including devices and technologies such as server BIOS, OS drivers (both Linux and Windows), BMC (utilize ipmi standards and OEM specific commands), , GPU stress/benchmark tools, rack remote/ management tools.
• Knowledge of cloud / big data software stack model and knowledge of provisioning / deployment of open standard software stacks.
• Working knowledge with modern network technology: Cisco Nexus, Arista, Quanta, SFP+ Twinax, Fiber Optics, Cisco CDP.
• Experience with scripting/automation languages: BASH, SQL, Python, Ruby.

ACADEMIC CREDENTIALS:

• Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, Computer Engineering, or related discipline.

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