Data Center (Lab) Engineer

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THE ROLE :

AI GPU Software (AGS) Datacenter group is looking for dynamic and skilled individuals that can contribute to the bring up, support and debug of complex computing systems.

Individual will be part of a growing lab team and is required to do hands on experiments related to issue management as well as hardware level reworks.

The position involves a wide range of activities including deployments of pre-production platforms, test equipment to enable silicon to bring up and validations, contributing to the triage, debug and rework to resolve complicated system level issues.

As a key contributor, individual will be part of a leading AI team to drive and enhance AMD's abilities to deliver the highest quality, industry-leading technologies to market.

THE PERSON :

The ideal candidate possesses an innovative and problem-solving mindset, has a keen eye for system engineering support and development, and is diligent and passionate about Technology.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES :

• Setup hardware (CPU / APU, GPU, Memory cards) in server / workstation computing systems to facilitate user defined workloads in the AGS data center labs.
• Own initial trouble shooting, and debug of a wide variety of systems, firmware, or software issues encountered while maintaining the integrity of large number development equipment.
• Triage, debug and reproduce issues and validate fixes identified by AGS development teams.
• Installation, configuration of various OS Distros from console.
• Setup Network gear, perform and validate Network configurations.
• Configure file systems using VG / LV / Partitions
• Integrate automated testing in CI / CD environment (e.g. Jenkins, ansible)
• Provide logs and statistics that will help in further debug of issues.
• Own inventory database management and administration through a managed system.
• Participate in the Agile method of planning, delivery, and collaboration with internal and scaled agile teams.
• Work with a managed ticketing system and communicate clearly on activities and steps.

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE :

• Demonstrated experience working in data center and managing all aspects of lab infrastructure.
• Thorough understanding of server, workstation hardware architecture.
• Able to read and interpret board schematics.
• Demonstrated experience in PC / Server environment H / W and S / W setup and administration.
• Comfortable working in different operating system environments including Linux and Windows.
• Excellent Hardware and OS Debug, troubleshoot skills.
• Familiarity with Networking setup and configuration.
• Hands on experience with various storage solutions (NAS,SAN. etc.) and form factors.
• Knowledge on Cobbler, Open stack, foreman or any other provisioning automation tool is a big plus.
• Experience with power supplies monitoring and sequencing.
• Proficient at documenting experimental results in a structured manner for ease of reference.
• Demonstrated ability to work with JIRA and Confluence project management and documentation tools.
• Team player with strong communication, analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Must be a self-starter capable of working in a dynamic environment with minimal supervision and driving tasks to completion with utmost quality.

ACADEMIC CREDENTIALS :

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer / Electrical Engineering, or related technical discipline.

LOCATION : Markham, Ontario, Canada

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