THE ROLE:As Manager System Validation in the Client Business Unit, you will lead the strategy, execution, and delivery of system-level validation for all AMD client platforms. You will be responsible for ensuring end-to-end system readiness across functionality, performance, reliability, and customer use-case validation.
This role owns validation execution across the product lifecycle and works closely with firmware, software, debug, quality, and program management teams. You will lead a team of system validation engineers and drive execution to ensure AMD client products meet quality, schedule, and customer expectations. This is a highly visible role with direct impact on product readiness and customer success.
THE PERSON:The ideal candidate is a strong technical leader who is execution-focused and results-driven. The ability to establish and drive plans of record, align teams to clear priorities, and deliver against aggressive schedules while maintaining high quality standards.
You are comfortable leading in a matrixed organization, managing ambiguity, and balancing multiple priorities. You bring deep system-level validation expertise, strong people leadership skills, and the ability to clearly communicate risks, status, and recommendations to senior leadership. You are collaborative by nature and thrive in a fast-paced, high-performance environment.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:System Validation & 1st Level Debug- Drive system-level validation strategy and execution for AMD client platforms
- Lead functional, integration, performance, stress, and reliability validation across HW, FW, and SW
- Ensure sufficient validation coverage across platforms, configurations, operating conditions, and customer workflows
- Oversee system-level execution, triage, and 1st level debug of complex issues
- Validate fixes and mitigations to closure with clear data and sign-off
Leadership & Team Development- Build, mentor, and retain a high-performing system validation team
- Set clear goals, priorities, and execution plans aligned with client program milestones
- Manage headcount planning and resource allocation across multiple programs
- Foster a culture of accountability, technical excellence, and continuous improvement
Risk Management & Issue Resolution- Proactively identify system-level validation risks and drive mitigation strategies
- Lead cross-functional triage and resolution of blocking issues
- Escalate risks with data-driven insights and clear recommendations
Stakeholder Communication- Provide clear, concise validation status, risk, and milestone updates to leadership
- Maintain dashboards and execution visibility using tools such as Jira, Confluence, and MS Project
- Serve as the system validation voice in program reviews and decision forums
PREFERRED EXPERIENCE:- Significant industry experience in system validation or client platform development
- Multiple, recent years of experience in system validation, platform validation, or product quality engineering
- Experience managing or leading engineering teams
- Strong understanding of system architecture, HW/SW/FW integration, and client platforms
- Hands-on experience with system-level debug, triage, and failure analysis
- Proven track record executing validation for complex, cross-functional programs
- Experience with execution tracking tools (Jira, Confluence, MS Project)
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic, fast-paced environment
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
ACADEMIC CREDENTIALS:- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related field
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