Advanced Micro Devices, Inc

Failure Analysis & System Validation Engineer

Advanced Micro Devices, Inc$100K — $130K *
Enterprise Technology
Less than 5 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • Bachelor's or master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field.
  • 5-7 years of experience in failure analysis and related fields.
  • Deep technical expertise in component debug, power management, PCIe, and memory validation.
  • Strong programming skills in Python, shell scripting, and familiarity with Windows and Linux OS.
  • Hands-on experience with server platforms and lab equipment like oscilloscopes and logic analyzers.

Responsibilities

  • Bring up server platforms and execute DOE's to isolate failures.
  • Develop automation tools for testing and data analysis.
  • Perform debugging and root cause analysis for silicon and system issues.
  • Collaborate with design, validation, and customer quality teams on issues.
  • Partner with quality and testing teams to implement corrective actions.
  • Document findings, create failure analysis reports, and drive continuous improvement initiatives.
  • Oversee setup for NPI of future products and test stations.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive AMD benefits package including health and wellness programs.
  • Opportunities for professional development and career growth.
  • Flexible hybrid work arrangements to support work-life balance.
Full Job Description
THE ROLE:

As a Failure Analysis Engineer in Product Quality Organization, you will play a critical role in failure analysis across cutting-edge semiconductor products. This position is ideal for someone with a strong background in Post Silicon Validation, Failure Analysis, Platform level Debug who can apply deep technical insight to identify, isolate, and resolve complex issues in silicon and system-level environments.

You will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams including design, validation, FW, and manufacturing to drive root cause analysis and corrective actions. Your contributions will directly impact product quality, reliability, and customer satisfaction.

THE PERSON:

We're looking for a skilled engineer with strong technical and analytical expertise in Component Debug, Power Management, PCIe, and Memory Validation. The ideal candidate thrives in both collaborative team settings and independent work, with the ability to define goals, manage development efforts, and deliver high-quality solutions.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
  • Bring up Server Platforms, Develop and execute DOE's to reproduce and isolate failures, Identify and help resolve quality issues.
  • Develop Automation and tools to run tests and analyze results/logs.
  • Perform debug and drive root cause analysis across silicon, system and Rack-level issues
  • Collaborate with Customer Quality Engineers (CQE), design and validation teams to identify root causes for hardware and firmware issues.
  • Further, partner with Product Line Quality (PLQ)/Test teams to implement corrective actions and improve test capability.
  • Own end to end FA, Document findings, Analyze and present Data and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives. Create Failure Analysis reports.
  • Participate in NPI of Future products, Oversee the set-up of new products and test stations for Failure Analysis operations.


PREFERRED EXPERIENCE:
  • Experience in CPU/GPU Architecture, debug/validation, stress or functional test development.
  • Experience in Debugging complex Software/Hardware/FW related Fails from new product introduction (NPI) through production.
  • Experience working with High-speed server Interfaces such as PCIe, Memory and UPI. Ability to understand and debug PCIe and Memory related Failures.
  • Strong Programming experience with Python, shell script, or similar, Windows and Linux OS.
  • Hands on Experience with server platforms and lab equipment (Regulated Power supply, oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, etc.)
  • Understanding Firmware and drivers, and their interaction with Hardware. Ability to tune Firmware as needed.
  • Understanding of Power Management Concepts and Working knowledge of PVT dependencies and Margining (Voltage, Temperature, Frequency).
  • Strong Leadership, communication, documentation and presentation skills.
  • Experience with GPU data center infrastructure is a plus
  • Experience with AI tools, AI agents, or building agent-based automation workflows is a plus.


ACADEMIC CREDENTIALS:

Bachelor's or master's degree in electrical engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field

This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship.

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Net Income
$2.4 billion
Founded
1969
5 Year Trend
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