Advanced Micro Devices, Inc

Senior Software Engineer - System Software

Advanced Micro Devices, Inc • $120K — $160K *
Austin, TX 78745In-Person
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Qualifications

  • 5-7 years of experience in software engineering with a focus on system software.
  • Proven track record in defining architectural specifications and driving them through SDLC.
  • Strong background in CPU, GPU, or SoC architecture with experience in firmware and platform software.
  • Experience collaborating with cross-functional teams in a matrixed environment.
  • Excellent communication skills for presenting complex technical concepts clearly.
  • Familiarity with serviceability requirements in data center and cloud environments.

Responsibilities

  • Lead the architectural vision and roadmap for the Serviceability Engine.
  • Create and document detailed specifications for error detection and recovery mechanisms.
  • Conduct architectural reviews and guide discussions with various engineering teams.
  • Drive trade-off decisions to optimize performance and serviceability outcomes.
  • Establish architectural standards and best practices for serviceability across products.
  • Mentor junior engineers, providing technical guidance and support.
  • Collaborate with Program Managers to convert business requirements into engineering specifications.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health, dental, and vision plans.
  • Retirement savings plans with company matching contributions.
  • Generous paid time off and holidays.
  • Flexible work arrangements and support for work-life balance.
  • Employee discounts and wellness programs.
Full Job Description
THE ROLE:

AMD is looking for a highly experienced and technically exceptional Senior Software Engineer - System Software within our Systems Design Engineering organization. In this role, you will be the primary technical authority for the design, definition, and delivery of the Serviceability Engine a critical component that underpins AMD's serviceability strategy across our product portfolio.

THE PERSON:

You will work in close partnership with Program Managers and Platform Architects to translate high-level serviceability goals into concrete engineering requirements, architectural specifications, and delivery plans. This is a deeply cross-functional role that demands both deep technical expertise and strong leadership capabilities.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
  • Serve as the primary technical lead for the Serviceability Engine, owning the end-to-end architectural vision, design decisions, and technical roadmap.
  • Define and document detailed architectural specifications for the Serviceability Engine, including error detection, error reporting, fault isolation, and recovery mechanisms.
  • Lead architectural reviews and design discussions with platform architects, hardware engineers, firmware teams, and software stakeholders.
  • Evaluate and drive trade-off decisions across performance, power, area, and serviceability to ensure optimal system-level outcomes.
  • Establish and maintain architectural standards, design patterns, and best practices for serviceability across AMD's product lines.
  • Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior and mid-level engineers on the team.
  • Partner closely with Program Managers to translate business and customer requirements into well-defined, actionable engineering specifications.
  • Collaborate with Platform Architects to ensure the Serviceability Engine architecture aligns with broader platform and system-level design goals.
  • Drive the creation and maintenance of the Serviceability Engine requirements document, ensuring completeness, traceability, and alignment across all stakeholder groups.
  • Develop and own the delivery plan for the Serviceability Engine, including milestones, dependencies, resource needs, and risk mitigation strategies.
  • Proactively identify technical risks and gaps in the delivery plan and work with the program team to resolve them before they impact the schedule.
  • Act as the technical interface between the Serviceability Engine team and adjacent teams, including CPU/GPU architecture, firmware, platform software, validation, and customer-facing teams.
  • Engage with Business Units and Product Owners to understand serviceability requirements across different product segments (data center, client, embedded).
  • Represent the Serviceability Engine in architecture forums, program reviews, and executive-level milestone discussions.
  • Work with validation and test teams to define serviceability test plans, fault injection strategies, and coverage criteria.
  • Support customer and partner engagements where deep serviceability expertise is required.

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE:
  • Proven experience defining architectural specifications and driving them through the full SDLC (Software Development Life Cycle) in a large, complex engineering organization.
  • Strong background in CPU, GPU, or SoC architecture with hands-on experience in one or more of: firmware, platform software.
  • Experience working alongside Program Managers to build and execute delivery plans in a matrixed, multi-BU environment.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, able to present complex technical concepts clearly to both engineering peers and executive stakeholders.
  • Familiarity with data center and cloud serviceability requirements.
  • Prior experience as a technical lead or architect in a cross-functional program with multiple hardware and software dependencies.

ACADEMIC CREDENTIALS:
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Software Engineering, or a related technical field.
  • Master's degree preferred.

LOCATIONS:
  • Open to US locations or Canada

This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship.

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Learn more about Advanced Micro Devices, Inc
Size
15,500 employees
Market Cap
$100.9 billion
Industry
Manufacturing & Automotive
Net Income
$2.4 billion
Founded
1969
5 Year Trend
+30.9%
Revenue
$9.7 billion
NASDAQ
AMD
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