Principal Engineer - Santa Clara

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 prog ...

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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 TEAM:

AMD's Data Center GPU organization is transforming the AI and HPC landscape. Our mission is to design and market exceptional products—anchored by our Instinct GPU portfolio—that power the next generation of computing in enterprise data centers, cloud, and supercomputing environments. If you're excited by AI disruption and want to be part of building something big, join us.

THE ROLE:  

The Principal Engineer DC GPU AI/ML Advanced Forward Deployment and Systems Engineering is a leadership position designed to optimize the design, roll-out and post-rollout management of AI/ML Fabrics. The candidate will be the  technical interface between the customers and various internal engineering groups, field application engineers Leveraging extensive experience in large network architecture, Storage, AI/ML network deployments, and performance tuning, this role requires a disciplined approach to system triage, at-scale debug, and infrastructure optimization to ensure robust performance and efficient transitions from GPU production qualification to at-scale datacenter deployment.   

THE PERSON:  

This position is for a The Principal Engineer DC GPU AI/ML Advanced Forward Deployment and Systems Engineering s Engineering with a focus on architecture, design,  optimizing the compute, network, and storage and benchmarking the Machine Learning applications.   You will be part of a team closely work with strategic customers and partners to enable large scale deployment of AMD CPU and GPU platforms. You will closely interface with ROCm software developers, DC GPU HW/FW/ASIC Teams, Field Engineering Teams, OEM/ODM partners, CSPs, and Marketing/Business Development teams. Must be self-motivated and possess the ability to work well within a team environment.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:  

• Collaborate with strategic customers on scalable designs involving compute, networking, storage environment, work with industry partners, Internal teams to accelerate the deployment, adoption of various AI/ML models.
• Engage system-level triage and at-scale debug of complex issues across hardware, firmware, and software, ensuring rapid resolution and system reliability.
• Drive the ramp of Instinct-based large scale AI datacenter infrastructure based on NPI base platform hardware with ROCm, scaling up to pod and cluster level, leveraging the best in network architecture for AI/ML workloads.
• Enhance tools and methodologies for large-scale deployments to meet customer uptime goals and exceed performance expectations.
• Engage with clients to deeply understand their technical needs, ensuring their satisfaction with tailored solutions that leverage your past experience in strategic customer engagements and architectural wins.
• Provide domain specific knowledge to other groups at AMD, share the lessons learnt to drive continuous improvement.
• Engage with AMD product groups to drive resolution of application and customer issues
• Develop and present training materials to internal audiences, at customer venues, and at industry conferences 

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE:

• Expertise in networking and performance optimization for large-scale AI/ML networks, including network, compute, storage cluster design, modelling, analytics, performance tuning, convergence, scalability improvements. 
• Prefer candidates with solid, hands-on expertise in at least one or more of 3 domains , namely compute, network, storage.
• Demonstrated leadership in network architecture, hands on experience in RoCEv2 Design, VXLAN-EVPN, BGP, and Lossless Fabrics
• Deep experience in working with large customers such as Cloud Service Providers and global enterprise customers
• Proven leadership in engaging customers with diverse technical disciplines in avenues such as Proof of Concept, Competitive evaluations, Early Field Trials etc.
• Direct experience in working with large customers and can operate with sense of urgency, own the problems and resolve it
• Extensive experience in Python, Linux, Kernel modules, Application libraries, unless accompanied by other skill sets in the space.
• Proven ability to influence design and technology roadmaps, leveraging a deep understanding of datacenter products and market trends.
• Extensive hands-on Network deployment expertise and proven track record of delivering large projects on time. Cisco, Juniper or Arista Experience is required.
• Direct, co-development/deployment experience in working with strategic customers/partners in bringing solutions to market.
• Excellent communication level from engineer to mid-management to C-level of audience. 
• This is a Senior level role; no recent college graduates will be considered.

ACADEMIC CREDENTIALS:

• Bachelors, master's in computer science , Engineering or related subjects of experience
• Ability to work well in a geographically dispersed team.
• Certifications in Networking,  AI/ML, or Cloud Technologies.

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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.

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This posting is for an existing vacancy.