Principal Solutions Engineering – AI server/rack Infrastructure
AMDPrincipal Solutions Engineering – AI server/rack Infrastructure
AMDLocation
Seattle, WA
Type
Full-time
Posted
9/5/2026
Compensation
USD $184,100.00/Yr. – USD $263,000.00/Yr.
Job description
AMD is seeking a Principal Member of Technical Staff to join its Data Center Platform Engineering Group, focusing on system design support, rack-level bring-up, and customer engagement for the AMD Instinct product line. This role serves as a technical bridge between internal teams and OEM partners, influencing AI solution design and leading hands-on debugging efforts. The position requires a dynamic leader who can drive engineering and root cause analysis while mentoring junior engineers. The ideal candidate will contribute to innovative technology infrastructure that enables the digital world.
Requirements
- Advanced experience in system architecture, hardware/firmware debug, and customer-facing engineering roles, preferably with a focus on HPC or AI/ML.
- Deep understanding of Server/Rack system architecture including x86, GPU, PCIe, and Interconnects.
- Strong proficiency in System Firmware debug, update flows, and deployment strategies.
- Experience with system bring-up and debugging tools such as oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, ITP, and JTAG.
- Knowledge of power delivery, thermal management, and mechanical form factors in datacenter environments.
- Proven leadership skills with a track record of leading technical teams through complex problem-solving scenarios.
Responsibilities
- Provide system architecture and design support to optimize Rack-Scale AI solution deployments using AMD Instinct GPUs.
- Conduct design reviews for customer platform and rack designs, proactively identifying areas for improvement.
- Deliver comprehensive technical documentation and best practices to facilitate the adoption of AMD AI platforms.
- Drive hands-on debugging and validation efforts at the rack, platform, and component levels.
- Lead customer issue resolution efforts, managing diagnostics and critical escalations.
- Oversee debug efforts for system firmware during initial bring-up and large-scale deployment phases.
- Represent debug progress and technical insights to leadership, ensuring cross-functional alignment.
- Provide detailed technical feedback to influence AMD's software and hardware roadmaps.
- Drive future product architecture decisions based on insights gained from customer engagements.
- Mentor senior engineers and emerging technical leaders to foster a culture of technical excellence.
Benefits
- AMD provides a competitive 'Total Rewards' package that focuses on financial growth, health, and work-life balance.
H-1B filing history
Public USCIS petition and DOL LCA counts · latest USCIS FY2026, LCA FY2026
Filing entity: Advanced Micro Devices Inc
As of Aug 23, 2026
Initial approvals
71
FY2026
Approval rate
99.2%
FY2026
LCA certified
263
FY2026
Entry-level share
4.2%
FY2026
Initial approvals YoY
-61%
Trend
LCA certified YoY
-68%
Trend
Initial approvals by fiscal year
Approval rate by fiscal year
Continuing vs initial approvals
LCA certified positions by quarter
LCA certified positions by fiscal year
Based on public USCIS and DOL filings; not a sponsorship guarantee.
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