Systems Hardware Development & Validation Engineer - CA, Santa Clara, United States
Originally posted 11 September 2026 by the employer.
About the role
Join AMD’s Systems Development team to play a key role in bringing server and switch solutions to life, leading validation, new product introduction (NPI) qualification, and driving solutions through compliance and deployment.
What you'll do
- Lead system bring-up, validation, and NPI qualification for server and switch hardware with OEM vendors.
- Drive deployment and sustaining efforts for hardware solutions through all compliance stages.
- Lead debug and root cause analysis of deployed systems by reviewing board layouts and schematics.
- Collaborate cross-functionally with internal engineering teams and external partners to ensure timely delivery and quality standards.
- Gather system feature requirements, define detailed test plans, and execute hardware validation plans.
- Contribute to continuous improvement efforts that enhance system quality, reliability, and performance.
What you'll need
- Experience with board- and system-level bring-up and validation.
- Familiarity with Cadence schematic and board layout tools.
- Strong understanding of Linux and Python scripting for automation and testing.
- Knowledge of network protocols such as RDMA, PCIe, and XGMI.
- Proven ability to work with cross-functional engineering teams and external vendors.
Academic Credentials
- Bachelor’s or master’s degree in electrical engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field preferred.
This role has been open 33 days — well below the 50-day median for Hardware Systems Engineering roles.
Hardware Systems Engineering · AI ML Hardware
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Open roles in category
964
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Median days open
50 d
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Median salary
$155k
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See the full market breakdown ▾Category comparison, and who else is hiring
| Metric | AMD | All employers we track in this specialty (964 roles · 103 employers) |
|---|---|---|
| Open roles in this specialty | 47 | 964 |
| Open roles in the wider Software, Firmware & Systems family | 404 | 6140 · 145 employers |
| Median days open | 47 d | 50 d (−3 d vs this employer) |
| Median salary (USD postings) | — | $155k |
Who's hiring in this category
- Intel Corporation · 71 open roles · median 33 d
- KLA Corporation · 65 open roles · median 42 d
- Teradyne · 55 open roles · median 27 d
- NVIDIA · 52 open roles · median 67 d
- Applied Materials · 49 open roles · median 63 d
- AMD (this employer) · 45 open roles · median 44 d
How we counted: 964 open Hardware Systems Engineering (AI ML Hardware) roles from 103 employers tracked in the SemiconductorJobs index, counted 15 Oct 2026. Specialty figures count only roles carrying this exact specialty label, so an employer's related work in neighbouring specialties is not included there — it is counted in the wider Software, Firmware & Systems family row. Figures refresh nightly.