Systems Design Engineer

Advanced Micro Devices View all jobs

  • Shanghai
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 9 days ago
Job Description:WHAT YOU DO AT AMD CHANGES EVERYTHINGAt 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 / Principal 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 the best laptop system solutions. In this high visibility position, your hardware systems engineering expertise will be necessary towards product development, definition, and root cause resolution.KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
  • Own laptop system design architecture and technical direction across internal and external
  • Lead deep technical engagement with partners to co-develop systems aligned with AMD platform requirements.
  • Act as the primary technical interface between internal and parters
  • Drive cross-team technical discussions, issue triage, and debug closure for innovation programs.
  • Provide architecture guidance for key laptop components, including panel, memory, storage, and interface subsystems.
  • Cross-domain requirement definition and system-level trade-off decisions for performance, thermals, cost, and schedule.
  • Identify technical risks early and drive mitigation plans
  • Build reusable architecture guidelines and best practices to support sustainable scaling of laptop programs.
  • Drive the best system release and deliver
PREFERRED EXPERIENCE:
  • Relevant R&D leader experience in tier 1 notebook builder company.
  • 10+ years of experience in notebook/laptop system design or platform architecture.
  • Strong hands-on experience in notebook platform architecture, board-level integration, and cross-functional system bring-up.
  • Proven experience engaging directly with partners to drive technical alignment and execution.
  • Solid understanding of system-level design trade-offs across silicon, firmware, BIOS, thermal, and mechanical constraints.
  • Experience in root cause debug and issue closure for complex platform problems.
  • Strong English communication skills and ability to lead global cross-functional technical meeting discussions.
  • Experience with AMD mobile platforms and ecosystem requirements is a plus
  • Knowledge of key laptop component technologies, including panel, memory, and storage subsystem behavior.
  • Track record of leading architecture decisions in high-volume product programs.
  • Experience mentoring engineers or leading technical project teams.
ACADEMIC CREDENTIALS:
  • Bachelors or Masters(preferred) degree in electrical or computer engineering
#LI-JG2Benefits offered are described: .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.AMD may use Artificial Intelligence to help screen, assess or select applicants for this position. AMD’s “Responsible AI Policy” is availableThis posting is for an existing vacancy.

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