About the role
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:AMD is seeking an experienced and highly motivated MTS System Thermal Design Engineer to lead thermal design and validation activities for next-generation server, AI, and datacenter platforms. This role requires a strong technical leader with deep hands-on experience in CPU/GPU system thermal design, thermal characterization, and platform-level thermal optimization. The candidate will drive system thermal strategy, debug complex thermal issues,collaborate across cross-functional engineering teams, and help ensure robust thermal performance for high-performance computing platforms. The ideal candidate combines strong technical depth, leadership capability, and practical experience in server or AI platform development environments. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:Lead system-level thermal design and validation activities for CPU/GPU server and AI platformsDevelop and execute thermal validation plans, methodologies, and thermal design strategiesDrive thermal characterization and thermal margin analysis across various workloads and environmental conditionsLead thermal issue debugging, root-cause analysis, and corrective actionsPerform chamber testing, instrumentation setup, and thermal data analysisCollaborate with BIOS, power, SI/PI, mechanical, platform, and architecture teams to optimize thermal solutionsDrive fan tuning and system thermal optimization effortsCorrelate lab measurements with simulation/CFD dataSupport platform bring-up, qualification, and customer issue resolutionMentor junior engineers and provide technical leadership within the teamDrive continuous improvement in thermal design and validation methodologies PREFERRED EXPERIENCE:8+ years of relevant thermal engineering experienceStrong experience in system-level thermal design and validation for CPU/GPU platformsExperience with server, datacenter, AI, or high-performance computing systemsProven ability to lead technical activities and drive cross-functional collaborationStrong problem-solving and debugging skillsSystem thermal design and optimizationThermal chamber testingThermal instrumentation and thermocouple setupThermal characterization and workload validationThermal margin analysisHotspot identification and airflow validationFan tuning and thermal optimizationCPU/GPU thermal validationThermal telemetry and data analysisValidation methodology developmentSystem bring-up and issue debuggingPreferred Simulation Software SkillsFloTHERMANSYS IcepakThermal simulation and CFD correlationAirflow and thermal modeling experienceExperience with AMD EPYC platformsExperience with GPU server or AI systemsExperience with NVIDIA HGX or multi-GPU platformsExperience with AI server thermal validationFamiliarity with CFD tools and simulation correlationLiquid cooling validation experienceValidation automation or scripting experienceACADEMIC CREDENTIALS:Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Thermal Engineering, or related field. LOCATION:Penang, Malaysia #LI-KL1#LI-Hybrid 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:AMD is seeking an experienced and highly motivated MTS System Thermal Design Engineer to lead thermal design and validation activities for next-generation server, AI, and datacenter platforms. This role requires a strong technical leader with deep hands-on experience in CPU/GPU system thermal design, thermal characterization, and platform-level thermal optimization. The candidate will drive system thermal strategy, debug complex thermal issues,collaborate across cross-functional engineering teams, and help ensure robust thermal performance for high-performance computing platforms. The ideal candidate combines strong technical depth, leadership capability, and practical experience in server or AI platform development environments. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:Lead system-level thermal design and validation activities for CPU/GPU server and AI platformsDevelop and execute thermal validation plans, methodologies, and thermal design strategiesDrive thermal characterization and thermal margin analysis across various workloads and environmental conditionsLead thermal issue debugging, root-cause analysis, and corrective actionsPerform chamber testing, instrumentation setup, and thermal data analysisCollaborate with BIOS, power, SI/PI, mechanical, platform, and architecture teams to optimize thermal solutionsDrive fan tuning and system thermal optimization effortsCorrelate lab measurements with simulation/CFD dataSupport platform bring-up, qualification, and customer issue resolutionMentor junior engineers and provide technical leadership within the teamDrive continuous improvement in thermal design and validation methodologies PREFERRED EXPERIENCE:8+ years of relevant thermal engineering experienceStrong experience in system-level thermal design and validation for CPU/GPU platformsExperience with server, datacenter, AI, or high-performance computing systemsProven ability to lead technical activities and drive cross-functional collaborationStrong problem-solving and debugging skillsSystem thermal design and optimizationThermal chamber testingThermal instrumentation and thermocouple setupThermal characterization and workload validationThermal margin analysisHotspot identification and airflow validationFan tuning and thermal optimizationCPU/GPU thermal validationThermal telemetry and data analysisValidation methodology developmentSystem bring-up and issue debuggingPreferred Simulation Software SkillsFloTHERMANSYS IcepakThermal simulation and CFD correlationAirflow and thermal modeling experienceExperience with AMD EPYC platformsExperience with GPU server or AI systemsExperience with NVIDIA HGX or multi-GPU platformsExperience with AI server thermal validationFamiliarity with CFD tools and simulation correlationLiquid cooling validation experienceValidation automation or scripting experienceACADEMIC CREDENTIALS:Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Thermal Engineering, or related field. LOCATION:Penang, Malaysia #LI-KL1#LI-Hybrid 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.