Advanced Micro Devices, Inc

SerDes Applications Engineer

Advanced Micro Devices, Inc$120K — $150K *
Telecommunications & Hardware
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • BS or MS in Electrical or Computer Engineering preferred
  • 5+ years of experience in SerDes engineering or related field
  • Familiarity with PCIe and Ethernet protocols
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
  • Experience with lab equipment for silicon validation

Responsibilities

  • Lead first-silicon bring-up of SerDes PHYs for PCIe and Ethernet
  • Act as primary technical escalation point for customer SerDes issues
  • Conduct PCIe compliance testing and Ethernet IEEE compliance testing
  • Create automated test scripts for link stability and other conditions
  • Collaborate with design, firmware, and validation teams to integrate lab findings
  • Perform hands-on lab work for silicon bring-up and validation

Benefits

  • Comprehensive AMD benefits package
  • Support for continued education and professional development
  • Hybrid work model with flexible scheduling options
  • Opportunities for collaboration and innovation
  • Dynamic team environment with focus on cutting-edge technology
Full Job Description
THE ROLE:

We are seeking a SerDes Application Engineer to drive the bring-up, characterization, and customer enablement of our high-speed serial interface IP. You will be the technical bridge between SerDes IP design teams and SoC/system integrators, owning the end-to-end success of PCIe and Ethernet links from first silicon through volume production. This role combines deep PHY expertise with hands-on lab work and direct customer engagement.

THE PERSON:

The ideal candidate is self-motivated to work independently as well as collaboratively with engineers across a variety of AMD design, verification, and validation teams.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
  • Lead first-silicon bring-up of SerDes PHYs PCIe and Ethernet protocols
  • Serve as primary technical escalation point for customer SerDes issues across pre-silicon, bring-up, and production phases
  • Drive PCIe compliance testing Ethernet IEEE compliance, and interop testing
  • Develop automated test scripts and regression suites for link stability, retry behavior, and stress conditions
  • Partner with SerDes design, firmware, SI/PI, and package teams to feed lab learnings back into next-gen IP
  • Hands-on experience with various lab equipment for silicon bring-up and validation


PREFERRED EXPERIENCE:
  • Familiar with industry standards such as Ethernet and PCIe
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with pronounced attention to details


ACADEMIC CREDENTIALS:
  • BS or MS in Electrical or Computer Engineering preferred


LOCATION: San Jose, CA

This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship.

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15,500 employees
Market Cap
$100.9 billion
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Net Income
$2.4 billion
Founded
1969
5 Year Trend
+30.9%
Revenue
$9.7 billion
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