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ADVANCE THE WORLD.\nAt AMD, we believe technology has the power to solve the world’s most important challenges. From advancing healthcare and scientific discovery to powering AI and the technologies people rely on every day, innovation at AMD is shaping the future.\nWhether you’re designing next-gen processors, enabling AI breakthroughs, or bringing leading edge products to market, every role at AMD contributes to something bigger - technology that moves the world forward. Join us and, together, we’ll advance your career.\nTHE ROLE:\nAMD's Data Center Platform Engineering Group (DPEG) develops cloud-scale server solutions that power the world’s leading cloud and telecom providers. As a Senior Electrical Engineer, you will lead the architecture, design, validation, and debug of advanced server platforms and complex PCB designs from concept through production. 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You are comfortable leading projects, mentoring engineers, and working in fast-paced environments where innovation, teamwork, and continuous improvement are valued.\nKEY RESPONSIBILITIES:\nLead system architecture, hardware design, and board-level implementation for server platforms.\nDevelop specifications, schematics, BOMs, and design documentation.\nMentor engineers and oversee work from contractors and external design partners.\nDrive PCB layout, design validation, simulation, and signal/power integrity analysis.\nLead system bring-up, validation, debugging, and hardware issue resolution.\nPartner with suppliers and manufacturing teams to deliver high-quality products on schedule while balancing cost, performance, and reliability.\nPREFERRED EXPERIENCE:\nExpertise in analog, digital, and high-speed hardware design.\nExperience with high-speed interfaces including PCIe, DDR, Ethernet, USB, and SAS/SATA.\nStrong knowledge of high-speed PCB design, layout, and signal integrity principles.\nProven system-level and board-level debugging, validation, and performance analysis skills.\nUnderstanding of power delivery architectures and server CPU/GPU platforms.\nDemonstrated ability to make technical trade-offs and lead cross-functional engineering efforts.\nACADEMIC CREDENTIALS:\nBachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering\nLOCATION: Secaucus, NJ\nThis role is not eligible for visa sponsorship.\nBenefits offered are described: AMD benefits at a glance.\nAMD 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.\nAMD may use Artificial Intelligence to help screen, assess or select applicants for this position. AMD’s “Responsible AI Policy” is available here.\n\nThis posting is for an existing vacancy.\nTHE ROLE:\nAMD's Data Center Platform Engineering Group (DPEG) develops cloud-scale server solutions that power the world’s leading cloud and telecom providers. As a Senior Electrical Engineer, you will lead the architecture, design, validation, and debug of advanced server platforms and complex PCB designs from concept through production. Working across engineering, manufacturing, and supplier teams, you will drive technical execution, solve challenging design issues, and deliver high-quality products that balance performance, cost, reliability, and schedule.\nTHE PERSON:\nThe ideal candidate is a collaborative and technically strong engineer with deep expertise in server hardware and board design. You excel at solving complex problems, making sound technical decisions, and communicating effectively across teams and stakeholders. 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