Advanced Micro Devices, Inc

Post Silicon High-Speed I/O Validation Engineer

Advanced Micro Devices, Inc • $130K — $155K *
Austin, TX 78745In-Person
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Qualifications

  • 5-7 years of experience in SoC design or validation
  • Expertise in high-speed IO technologies like UCIe, UALink, PCIe Gen5/6+, and CXL
  • Strong understanding of x86 microprocessor and server platform architecture
  • Proven experience in developing validation methodologies and infrastructure
  • Familiarity with programming/scripting languages such as C/C++, Python, or Perl
  • Experience with server operating systems like Linux and Windows
  • Excellent communication skills and ability to work independently

Responsibilities

  • Develop and execute validation test plans for SoC features across AMD Server products
  • Create test content for focus and system-level stress testing of IO domains
  • Build post-silicon validation infrastructure including software and hardware
  • Test interactions between SoC features using validation setups
  • Conduct root-cause analysis for SoC-related issues
  • Collaborate with teams to enhance SoC validation tools and processes
  • Lead task forces and participate in industry consortiums

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health and wellness programs
  • Retirement savings plans with company matching
  • Generous paid time off and holiday schedule
  • Opportunities for continuous career development
  • Access to cutting-edge technology and resources
  • Collaborative and innovative work environment
Full Job Description
THE ROLE:

We are looking for a dynamic, energetic, and visionary Senior Technical Validation Engineer to join our growing datacenter CPU post silicon validation team, in particular in the areas of highspeed IO such as inter-die interface UCIe, UALink, PCI Express and Compute Express Link (CXL), multi-socket interfaces.

THE PERSON:

As a senior member of the technical staff, 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 and validation team fosters and encourages continuous technical innovation to showcase successes as well as facilitate continuous career development.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
  • Develop and execute feature enablement and validation test plans for SoC- and system-level SoC features across all AMD Server products for High-Speed IO
  • Develop test content for both focus testing as well as system level stress testing of IO domain plus cross product stress testing
  • Develop post-silicon validation infrastructure (software, hardware, automation environment, and lab setup)
  • Test interactions between various SoC features using validation infrastructure
  • Debug and drive root-cause analysis for SoC related issues
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams in developing tools to improve SoC validation and debug
  • Work with cross-functional teams to improve post-silicon validation test strategy, methodology, and process
  • Lead internal task forces, workgroups as well as participation in industry consortium


PREFERRED EXPERIENCE:
  • Proven leadership experience in soc design or validation
  • Has experience in UCIe, UALink, PCIe Gen5/6+, CXL, UCIe or proprietary inter-die and multi-socket server interface in either electrical or functional or both.
  • Understanding of modern x86 microprocessor architecture and Server platform architecture is highly desired
  • Experience developing validation methodologies and infrastructure
  • Test plan and workload development experience
  • Participated in silicon bring up and debug, support to internal engineering teams
  • Able to execute and drive success of programs with multiple projects on the go
  • Debug skills at both SoC and system level
  • Familiarity with programming / scripting language (C/C++, Python, Perl, ...)
  • Working knowledge of Server OSes (Linux, Windows)
  • Must be a self-starting team player with excellent communication skills who can work with minimal guidance
  • Forward thinker that drives improvement to development process, code architecture and fosters a spirit of innovation and continuous improvement
  • Strong verbal and written English communication skills
  • 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


ACADEMIC CREDENTIALS:
  • Bachelors or Masters Degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or equivalent

LOCATIONS:
  • Austin, TX (preferred) or Santa Clara, CA.


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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