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:  We are looking for a dynamic, energetic Lead Systems Design Engineer to join our growing team. As a key contributor to the success of AMD’s product, you will be part of a leading team to drive and improve AMD’s abilities to deliver the highest quality, industry leading technologies to market. The Systems Design Engineering team fosters and encourages continuous technical innovation to showcase successes as well as facilitate continuous career development.  THE PERSON:  As a Leader in Systems Design Engineering, you will drive balanced, scalable, and automated solutions. In this high visibility position, your software systems engineering expertise will be necessary towards product development, definition, and root cause resolution.  KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:  Driving technical innovation to improve AMD’s capabilities across validation, including firmware, simulation model and script development, technical and procedural methodology enhancement, and various internal and cross-functional technical initiatives Develop and debug firmware for power management features in AMD products Collaborate with SoC and platform architects to define power management requirements and test plans Support silicon bring-up, pre-silicon simulation/emulation debug activities Supervise and mentor a team of firmware engineers, fostering growth through coaching and technical guidance. Lead firmware simulation model development PREFERRED EXPERIENCE:  Programming/scripting skills (e.g. C/C++, Python) Debug techniques and methodologies Extensive experience with common lab equipment, including protocol/logic analyzers, oscilloscopes, etc.  Extensive knowledge of embedded system firmware development and debugging Experience with RTOS, multicore/multithreaded firmware development Knowledge of SoC architecture, low-power optimization techniques in silicon devices Knowledge of firmware simulation flow, model development and firmware testability with an understanding of model limitations Must be a self-starter, and able to independently drive tasks to completion with strong leadership ACADEMIC CREDENTIALS:  Bachelors or Masters degree in electrical or computer engineering #LI-LB1 Benefits offered are described: AMD benefits at a glance. AMD does not accept unsolicited resumes from headhunters, recruitment agencies, or fee-based recruitment services. AMD and its subsidiaries are equal opportunity, inclusive employers and will consider all applicants without regard to age, ancestry, color, marital status, medical condition, mental or physical disability, national origin, race, religion, political and/or third-party affiliation, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We encourage applications from all qualified candidates and will accommodate applicants’ needs under the respective laws throughout all stages of the recruitment and selection process.