Advanced Micro Devices, Inc

Product Development Engineer

Advanced Micro Devices, Inc$110K — $130K *
Consumer Technology
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • B.S. in Computer or Electrical Engineering (preferred), M.S. desired.
  • Proficiency in programming/scripting languages like Python, Perl, C++, or Java.
  • Experience with ATE platforms for developing tests and diagnostics.
  • Hands-on debugging knowledge across hardware/software domains.
  • Familiarity with JTAG and hardware description languages.
  • Understanding of Agile or similar methodologies.
  • Familiar with version control tools and Linux/UNIX environments.

Responsibilities

  • Develop and release ATE test software for high-volume manufacturing.
  • Lead projects to improve test methodologies and workflows.
  • Perform silicon characterization and root-cause debugging.
  • Influence decisions that affect product quality and manufacturability.
  • Identify improvements to reduce costs and enhance yields.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams for result correlation.
  • Mentor junior engineers and contribute to technical publications.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health and wellness benefits.
  • Retirement plans with company matching.
  • Professional development opportunities.
  • Flexible work environment and arrangements.
  • Paid time off and holiday leave.
Full Job Description
THE ROLE:

This Test Engineer role is part of a high-impact team responsible for delivering test software and ATE solutions that enable high-volume manufacturing of next-generation AMD microprocessors. You will work across the full test development lifecycle architecting test strategies, bringing up and debugging ATE content, converting patterns, and driving silicon characterization and analysis. This role offers deep technical ownership, hands-on work with leading-edge silicon, and collaboration across design, product engineering, manufacturing, and customer teams. It's an ideal opportunity for someone who thrives in complex technical environments and enjoys solving problems that directly influence product quality and performance.

THE PERSON:

The ideal candidate is a strong technical problem-solver who is curious, collaborative, and comfortable working across hardware, software, and manufacturing domains. They excel in fast-paced environments, communicate clearly, think analytically, and enjoy mentoring others while driving results. This person brings a combination of hands-on debug skills, structured thinking, and the ability to influence technical decisions across teams.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Develop, debug, and release ATE test software, diagnostics, timing, and pattern content for high-volume manufacturing.
  • Lead technically significant projects and drive improvements to test methodologies, tools, and workflows.
  • Perform silicon characterization, data analysis, and structured root-cause debug across hardware, software, and device interactions.
  • Influence technical decisions impacting product quality, yield, and manufacturability.
  • Identify and execute improvement activities to reduce cost, enhance yield, and resolve quality issues.
  • Collaborate closely with cross-functional engineering teams to correlate results across lab, manufacturing, and customer environments.
  • Provide technical guidance or mentoring to junior engineers and contribute to technical publications as appropriate.
  • Build strong working relationships with internal partners and support the team's long-term product and test objectives.


PREFERRED EXPERIENCE:

  • Programming or scripting with languages such as Python, Perl, C++, or Java.
  • Experience developing tests, vectors/patterns, diagnostics, and timing for ATE platforms.
  • Familiarity with JTAG IEEE 1149.1 and hardware description languages.
  • Hands-on debug experience across hardware, software, device, or manufacturing domains.
  • Experience with ATE pattern generation and conversion workflows.
  • Knowledge of Agile, Scrum, Kanban, or similar development methodologies.
  • Background releasing test programs to high-volume manufacturing.
  • Comfort working with geographically distributed engineering teams.
  • Familiarity with revision control tools (GIT, SVN, CVS, RCS) and Linux/UNIX environments.


ACADEMIC CREDENTIALS:

  • B.S. in Computer Engineering or Electrical Engineering preferred;
  • M.S. in Computer Engineering or Electrical Engineering desired.


This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship.

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15,500 employees
Market Cap
$100.9 billion
Industry
Net Income
$2.4 billion
Founded
1969
5 Year Trend
+30.9%
Revenue
$9.7 billion
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