Advanced Micro Devices, Inc

Sr. Rack Integration & Hardware Engineer

Advanced Micro Devices, Inc$120K — $150K *
Information Technology
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5-7 years of experience in rack integration or related hardware development fields.
  • Deep understanding of mechanical, thermal, and electrical integration in data centers.
  • Experience managing prototype builds and engineering change processes.
  • Hands-on skills with technical documentation and rack layouts.
  • Strong leadership and cross-functional communication abilities.

Responsibilities

  • Lead integration of AI and data center hardware from development to validation.
  • Develop and validate rack-level reference designs focusing on mechanical fit and performance.
  • Execute initial builds to ensure designs meet deployment standards.
  • Support prototype builds and system testing activities.
  • Collaborate with internal and external teams to solve integration challenges.
  • Direct technicians in assembly, cable integration, and configuration updates.
  • Create and maintain all integration documentation, including BOMs and assembly instructions.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health benefits package.
  • 401(k) with company match and contribution options.
  • Work-life balance programs, including flexible hours.
  • Employee development and training programs.
  • Access to cutting-edge technology and tools.
Full Job Description
THE ROLE

AMD is seeking a Senior Rack Integration Engineer to lead rack-level integration for next-generation AI and data center platforms. This role supports NPI, prototype rack builds, validation, and reference design development with a focus on mechanical integration, cable management, serviceability, thermal considerations, and deployment readiness.

THE PERSON:

You're a highly motivated team player with a strong development background, problem solving mentality, excellent communication skills, ability to prioritize tasks along with willingness to learn and adapt. Excellent teamwork skills and capable of working independently.

Key Responsibilities
  • Lead rack-level integration activities for AI and data center hardware platforms from early development through validation and reference design release.
  • Develop and validate rack-level reference designs, including rack layouts, mechanical fit, cable routing, serviceability, airflow, thermal considerations, power distribution, and deployment requirements.
  • Plan and execute initial rack builds to ensure configurations meet engineering requirements and deployment readiness expectations.
  • Support prototype builds, system bring-up, validation testing, design verification, and build readiness activities.
  • Work with mechanical, thermal, platform, validation, manufacturing, program management, ODM, and partner teams to resolve integration issues.
  • Provide technical direction to technicians supporting rack assembly, cable integration, labeling, configuration updates, and validation.
  • Create and maintain rack-level BOMs, rack elevations, cable matrices, assembly instructions, configuration documents, and integration procedures.
  • Troubleshoot rack-level issues related to mechanical fit, cable routing, airflow, thermal constraints, power distribution, networking, serviceability, and manufacturing readiness.
  • Review rack-level engineering changes, configuration updates, build instructions, and integration documentation.
  • Participate in design reviews, integration reviews, validation reviews, and build readiness reviews.

Qualifications
  • Extensive experience in rack integration, system integration, NPI engineering, server platform integration, AI/HPC systems, data center hardware development, or hardware product development.
  • Strong understanding of rack-level architectures, mechanical integration, cable management, serviceability, airflow, thermal considerations, power distribution, cooling infrastructure, and data center environments.
  • Experience with prototype rack builds, system bring-up, validation, deployment readiness, BOM management, configuration control, and engineering change processes.
  • Hands-on experience with rack layouts, rack elevations, cable routing, rack assembly, hardware configuration management, and technical documentation.
  • Ability to lead technical activities, coordinate hands-on build work, resolve cross-functional issues, and communicate effectively across engineering, manufacturing, ODM, and partner teams.

ACADEMIC CREDENTIALS:
  • Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Systems Engineering, Mechanical Engineering Technology, Product Development Engineering, or a related hardware engineering discipline.


LOCATION: Secaucus, NJ

This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship.

Benefits offered are described: AMD benefits at a glance.

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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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