Data Center Engineer

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THE ROLE:

In this critical and highly technical role, you will be responsible for executing AMD's Datacenter graphics hardware/software subsystem projects for AMD OEM partners and enterprise commercial end-customers. This position provides a unique opportunity to leverage your expertise in graphics, compute, datacenter technologies, virtualization, AI/Machine Learning, and program management to collaborate with customers utilizing AMD Instinct™ Accelerators.

You must be a team player with a strong commitment to meeting deadlines and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, multi-tasking environment.

THE PERSON:

The ideal candidate possesses exceptional datacenter deployment and troubleshooting skills in AI GPU hardware, software, and networking. They are highly analytical, detail-oriented, self-motivated, and maintain a positive, results-driven attitude. This role may require up to 25% travel.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Perform node and cluster-level software installation and validation for GPU/compute AI and Machine Learning projects.

• Resolve technical issues for customers utilizing AMD Instinct™ products.

• Provide technical guidance and support to customers for server graphics and compute projects related to AI and Machine Learning workloads.

• Build datacenter GPU dockers and containers for customer testing and deployment.

• Qualify and assess new software functionality to ensure compatibility with customer requirements.

• Assist development teams in identifying and resolving hardware/software technical issues throughout the product lifecycle, from initial hardware bring-up to end-of-life.

• Follow procedures to communicate, report, and escalate incidents to AMD Management.

• Collaborate with program managers to maintain project schedules, track action items, ensure deliverables are met, and provide project status updates to customers and AMD management.

• Develop a strong understanding of the client’s business to ensure impactful and effective task completion.

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE:

• Experience in:

• Datacenter customer support roles.

• Large-scale cluster deployment within hyperscale datacenters.

• Server architecture and functionality, including remote management, network topologies, and graphics software/hardware subsystems.

• Linux installation, setup, usage, and debugging.

• Virtual environments (e.g., VMWare, Citrix, KVM, Microsoft) and virtual machine setup/management.

• Datacenter GPU software stacks such as AMD ROCm™ or Nvidia CUDA.

• Validating multimode AI clusters using AMD tools (e.g., AGFHC, RCCL RDMA) or equivalents.

• AI/Machine Learning workloads, frameworks, and models.

• Strong debugging, problem-solving, and analytical skills.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills for conveying technical information.

• Self-starter with attention to detail, organizational skills, and the ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment.

ACADEMIC CREDENTIALS:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in computer engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science or equivalent.
• Technical certifications in relevant software systems are highly desirable

LOCATION:

Temple, TX

This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship.

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This posting is for an existing vacancy.