Data Center System Interconnect Engineer - TX, Austin, United States

Originally posted 16 September 2026 by the employer.

This role focuses on high-speed connectors, cables, and sockets for data center platforms.

About the role

As a Data Center System Interconnect Engineer, you will lead the design and development of high-speed connectors, cables, and sockets that form the backbone of modern server and rack-scale architectures. This role blends deep technical expertise with system-level thinking to deliver scalable, reliable, and cost-optimized interconnect solutions that power AMD’s leadership in hyperscale and enterprise environments.

What you'll do

• Own end-to-end development of high-speed interconnect components—connectors, cables, and sockets—optimized for data center platforms and rack-scale deployments.
• Architect advanced interconnect solutions for emerging packaging technologies, multi-node systems, and high-density racks, influencing platform-level design decisions.
• Lead performance validation through signal integrity analysis, mechanical reliability testing, and compliance with industry standards for high-speed data transmission.
• Develop and qualify interconnect ecosystems including test boards, fixtures, and evaluation methodologies to ensure readiness for high-volume manufacturing.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with packaging, board, and system teams to optimize interconnect performance across electrical, mechanical, and thermal domains.
• Create and maintain technical documentation including specifications, BOMs, and assembly guidelines for manufacturing and quality assurance.

What you'll need

• MS in Mechanical, Electrical, Materials, or Systems Engineering.
• Experience developing and qualifying high-speed connectors, cables, sockets, and blind-mate interfaces for data center or other complex hardware platforms.
• Expertise in signal integrity, mechanical reliability, tolerance analysis, materials, and failure analysis.
• Strong supplier leadership and cross-functional communication skills.

Nice to have

• Ph.D. in Mechanical, Electrical, Materials, or Systems Engineering.
• Proven experience in high-speed interconnect technologies for data center systems, including blind mate connectors, cables, and sockets.
• Knowledgeable in optical connectors for datacenters.
• Expertise in mechanical tolerance analysis (RSS/Monte Carlo) and connector reliability standards.
• Hands-on experience with signal integrity principles, VNA measurements, and failure analysis of separable interfaces and solder joints.
• Familiarity with contact metallurgy, plating finishes, and root cause analysis for interconnect failures.
• Strong program leadership skills with experience managing supplier development and qualification.
• Proficiency in CAD tools (AutoCAD, SolidWorks), simulation tools (LabVIEW, MATLAB, JMP), and structural FEA.

Skills: high-speed connectors, cables, sockets, signal integrity, mechanical reliability, data center platforms, interconnect solutions