Lead Memory Systems Design Engineer
Advanced Micro Devices
Austin, TX · Posted October 29, 2026
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About the job
WHAT YOU DO AT AMD CHANGES EVERYTHING
At 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:
An exciting opportunity for a memory systems design engineer within the client and graphics platform engineering team at our Austin Site. Our team's mission is to qualify and deliver cutting-edge memory technologies that accelerate next-generation computing experiences for the PCs, gaming, data center, artificial intelligence, and embedded products at AMD. This memory systems engineer will take the lead and drive the work with internal engineering teams and external partners in an exciting lab environment to enable, debug and qualify the latest memory technologies such as LPDDR5x/6, DDR5, GDDR6/7 coming to the market for use with leading edge AMD SOC's. The team fosters and encourages continuous technical innovation to showcase successes as well as facilitate continuous career development.
THE PERSON:
We are looking for a highly technical and detail-oriented Engineer to lead our post silicon system memory team delivering cutting edge memory solutions in AMD’s latest SOC’s.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Provide systems engineering and post-silicon support for DDR/LPDDR/GDDR Memory interface IP.
Lead Pre-Silicon engagement preparing test plans, reviewing simulation results, preparing tools, automation scripts and BIOS readiness for post Si validation working closely with PHY/controller design, SI/PI, Simulation, Firmware and BIOS teams.
Lead new products bring-up support from first silicon in the lab through initial production.
Drive cross functional teams supporting feature enablement, feature optimization and characterization efforts
Lead the system-level debug and root cause analysis to narrow down the issues to various HW/SW blocks and drive multi-functional engineering efforts to root cause of sightings and verification of fixes with teams in ATE, Platform, design, diagnostics, firmware, BIOS and drive
Supporting issues on customer platforms as requested by customer support team
PREFERRED EXPERIENCE:
Deep knowledge of DRAM, Memory controller and PHY architecture and design concepts
Understanding platform level signal integrity and power integrity technologies a definite asset
Experience with industry-standard high-speed protocols, and test methodologies
High-speed I/O design experience, including understanding of Tx (transceiver), Rx (Receiver), PLL (phase lock loop)/DLL, Clocking, Equalization techniques and circuits, Training algorithms and Firmware
Knowledge of computer hardware architecture (GPU, CPU/APU, memory and bus logic technologies) and software architecture (driver, bios, firmware usage)
Hands-on debug experience with GPU/APU, motherboards, memory interface, bus logic a definite asset
Laboratory experience, including hands-on use of equipment: Oscilloscopes, Signal generators, BERT, Logic analyzers, etc.
Experience with Windows and Linux operating systems
Programming/software development knowledge with experience with scripting languages such as Ruby/Python/Perl.
Critical thinking skills, Excellent organizational and communication skills.
ACADEMIC CREDENTIALS:
Bachelor's or master's degree in electrical or computer engineering
This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship.
#LI-LB1
Benefits offered are described: AMD benefits at a glance .
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 available here.
This posting is for an existing vacancy.
THE ROLE:
An exciting opportunity for a memory systems design engineer within the client and graphics platform engineering team at our Austin Site. Our team's mission is to qualify and deliver cutting-edge memory technologies that accelerate next-generation computing experiences for the PCs, gaming, data center, artificial intelligence, and embedded products at AMD. This memory systems engineer will take the lead and drive the work with internal engineering teams and external partners in an exciting lab environment to enable, debug and qualify the latest memory technologies such as LPDDR5x/6, DDR5, GDDR6/7 coming to the market for use with leading edge AMD SOC's. The team fosters and encourages continuous technical innovation to showcase successes as well as facilitate continuous career development.
THE PERSON:
We are looking for a highly technical and detail-oriented Engineer to lead our post silicon system memory team delivering cutting edge memory solutions in AMD’s latest SOC’s.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Provide systems engineering and post-silicon support for DDR/LPDDR/GDDR Memory interface IP.
Lead Pre-Silicon engagement preparing test plans, reviewing simulation results, preparing tools, automation scripts and BIOS readiness for post Si validation working closely with PHY/controller design, SI/PI, Simulation, Firmware and BIOS teams.
Lead new products bring-up support from first silicon in the lab through initial production.
Drive cross functional teams supporting feature enablement, feature optimization and characterization efforts
Lead the system-level debug and root cause analysis to narrow down the issues to various HW/SW blocks and drive multi-functional engineering efforts to root cause of sightings and verification of fixes with teams in ATE, Platform, design, diagnostics, firmware, BIOS and drive
Supporting issues on customer platforms as requested by customer support team
PREFERRED EXPERIENCE:
Deep knowledge of DRAM, Memory controller and PHY architecture and design concepts
Understanding platform level signal integrity and power integrity technologies a definite asset
Experience with industry-standard high-speed protocols, and test methodologies
High-speed I/O design experience, including understanding of Tx (transceiver), Rx (Receiver), PLL (phase lock loop)/DLL, Clocking, Equalization techniques and circuits, Training algorithms and Firmware
Knowledge of computer hardware architecture (GPU, CPU/APU, memory and bus logic technologies) and software architecture (driver, bios, firmware usage)
Hands-on debug experience with GPU/APU, motherboards, memory interface, bus logic a definite asset
Laboratory experience, including hands-on use of equipment: Oscilloscopes, Signal generators, BERT, Logic analyzers, etc.
Experience with Windows and Linux operating systems
Programming/software development knowledge with experience with scripting languages such as Ruby/Python/Perl.
Critical thinking skills, Excellent organizational and communication skills.
ACADEMIC CREDENTIALS:
Bachelor's or master's degree in electrical or computer engineering
This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship.
#LI-LB1
Benefits offered are described: AMD benefits at a glance .
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 available here.
This posting is for an existing vacancy.