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THE ROLE:
We are looking for a dynamic, energetic Lead / Principal Systems Design Engineer to join our growing team. As a key contributor to the success of AMD’s product, you will be part of a leading team to drive and improve AMD’s abilities to deliver the highest quality, industry-leading technologies to market. The Systems Design Engineering team fosters and encourages continuous technical innovation to showcase successes as well as facilitate continuous career development.
THE PERSON: A System Power Design Expert is sought to focus on system power breakdown, optimization and KPI, developing advanced DC-DC power delivery solutions for next-generation motherboard platforms. Required capabilities include solving complex technical problems, performing meticulous validation and debugging, and maintaining a system-level optimization perspective. Clear communication in English and proactive coordination across cross-functional teams are essential. Valuing diverse input and aligning efforts toward shared objectives is expected.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Own the endtoend power architecture for x86 platforms (desktop, notebook, or server), spanning APU/CPU, memory, chipset, PCIe, and auxiliary power rails.
Design, simulate, and optimize high-efficiency DC-DC power solutions for battery life and high-performance CPU/APU platforms.
Schematic design, PCB layout reviews, and component selection to meet power delivery requirement (e.g., voltage ripple, transient response, efficiency etc.).
Collaborate with cross-functional teams (Arch, EE, thermal, layout, SI/PI etc.) to delivery motherboard reference board on time.
Conduct PDN(power delivery network) simulation and analysis, ensure power integrity
Handle system-level power optimization, from platform hardware (SoC, display, WIFI, SSD, charger, connectivity etc.) to firmware (BIOS/UEFI, EC), ensuring superior battery life
Perform fullstack idle power breakdown, measurement, and bottleneck identification
Own batterylife KPI improvements across platform/silicon / firmware / system layers
Improve VR/PDN lightload efficiency and cooperate with power architecture teams
Drive display idle power optimization through PSR, DCN, refreshrate and driver improvements
Drive WLAN/SSD/EC/IO idle consumption via driver/firmware tuning
Drive BIOS/firmware lowpower feature implementation and tuning
Drive battery technology related research to enhance battery life
Lead crossteam battery life validation, regression, and optimization
Optimize SoC Cstates/Gstates/Pstates and enhance idle residency
Collaborate closely with silicon power architects to translate SoC power requirements (VID tables, SVI/VR protocols, transients, efficiency targets, lowpower states) into robust platformlevel solutions.
PREFERRED EXPERIENCE:
Proficiency in mobile products, including battery technology/management, battery fuel gauge operation/calibration
Proficiency in charger, firmware-level settings for BIOS/UEFI and Embedded Controllers (EC).
Expertise in hardware power management, in-depth knowledge of System & SoC power states (ACPI, C-States, P-States) and low-power modes for peripherals (display, Wi-Fi, SSD, USB).
Proficiency in DC-DC converter topologies (buck, boost, multiphase), PWM controllers, MOSFET, and power stage.
Experience with simulation tools (e.g., Simplis, SPICE, PowerDC, Ansys SIWave).
Strong knowledge of PCB layout considerations for power circuits (e.g., parasitic reduction).
PDN and PI analysis capability is a plus
Familiarity with lab equipment: oscilloscopes, spectrum analyzers, and power integrity test setups.
Knowledge of EMI/EMC mitigation techniques in power designs.
Good English communication
Problem-solving mindset, teamwork.
ACADEMIC CREDENTIALS:
BS or above in Electrical/Electronic/Power Engineering, or related field
10+ years of hands-on experience in power hardware design, preferably for laptop platforms.
LOCATION:
Shanghai
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