Advanced Micro Devices, Inc

Lead SoC Validation Architect

Advanced Micro Devices, Inc • $130K — $180K *
Austin, TX 78745In-Person
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Qualifications

  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in electrical or computer engineering.
  • 5-7 years of experience in validation and debug engineering.
  • Proficiency in programming/scripting languages such as C/C++, Perl, Ruby, or Python.
  • Deep knowledge of system architecture and validation strategy.
  • Extensive experience with common lab equipment like oscilloscopes and logic analyzers.

Responsibilities

  • Drive technical innovation to enhance validation tools and methodologies.
  • Debug issues identified during various SoC program phases.
  • Collaborate with multiple teams to ensure timely feature validation and optimization.
  • Work closely with supporting technical teams to resolve challenges.
  • Engage in software/hardware modeling frameworks for validation.
  • Lead a collaborative approach with cross-functional teams.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health and wellness programs.
  • Retirement savings options with company match.
  • Generous paid time off policies.
  • Opportunities for professional development and continuous learning.
  • Employee discounts and perks on various products and services.
Full Job Description
THE ROLE:

We are seeking an innovative and highly motivated Lead SoC Validation Architect to join our growing Systems Design Engineering team. In this highly visible role, you will help drive the quality, reliability, and performance of AMD's next-generation products by advancing validation methodologies, debug capabilities, and automation solutions across the silicon lifecycle.

As a technical leader, you will partner with cross-functional engineering teams to resolve complex system-level challenges, improve validation efficiency, and accelerate product readiness. Our team fosters technical innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning while enabling engineers to make a significant impact on industry-leading technologies.

THE PERSON:

You are a systems-minded engineer with deep expertise in validation, debug, and software-driven engineering solutions. You thrive in complex technical environments, enjoy solving challenging platform issues, and have a proven ability to influence technical direction across multidisciplinary teams.

Success in this role requires strong analytical skills, hands-on validation experience, and the ability to drive scalable automation and debug strategies from concept through production.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
  • Driving technical innovation to improve AMD's capabilities across validation, including tool and script development, technical and procedural methodology enhancement, and various internal and cross-functional technical initiatives
  • Debugging issues found during the process, bring-up, validation, and production phases of SOC programs
  • Working with multiple teams, and tracking test execution to make sure all features are validated and optimized on time
  • Working closely with supporting technical teams
  • Engaging in other software/hardware modeling frameworks
  • Leading collaborative approach with multiple teams


PREFERRED EXPERIENCE:
  • Programming/scripting skills (e.g. C/C++, Perl, Ruby, Python).
  • Debug techniques and methodologies
  • Extensive experience with common lab equipment, including protocol/logic analyzers, oscilloscopes, etc.
  • Extensive experience with board/platform-level debug, including delivery, sequencing, analysis, and optimization
  • Extensive knowledge of system architecture, technical debug, and validation strategy
  • Strong analytical/problem-solving skills and pronounced attention to details
  • Must be a self-starter, and able to independently drive tasks to completion


ACADEMIC CREDENTIALS:
  • Bachelors or Masters degree in electrical or computer engineering


LOCATION:

Austin, TX

This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship.

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Learn more about Advanced Micro Devices, Inc
Size
15,500 employees
Market Cap
$100.9 billion
Industry
Manufacturing & Automotive
Net Income
$2.4 billion
Founded
1969
5 Year Trend
+30.9%
Revenue
$9.7 billion
NASDAQ
AMD
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