Advanced Micro Devices, Inc

Senior PDE, Test and Product Engineering, Client APU

Advanced Micro Devices, Inc • $120K — $145K *
Austin, TX 78745In-Person
Manufacturing & Automotive
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Qualifications

  • 5-7 years of experience in semiconductor product engineering or related field
  • Strong technical expertise in silicon debug and characterization
  • Hands-on experience with DFT methodologies and performance optimization
  • Proficient in programming languages, including Python and Bash
  • Ability to analyze and interpret engineering data for product improvement

Responsibilities

  • Develop and deploy comprehensive production test solutions to meet targets
  • Drive silicon bring-up and product definition through production
  • Conduct root cause analysis and resolve silicon and manufacturing issues
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure production readiness
  • Analyze data to support continuous improvement initiatives
  • Validate ATE hardware and software, enhancing yield and efficiency
  • Mentor junior engineers in product development best practices

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health and wellness programs
  • Flexible work arrangements including hybrid options
  • Professional development opportunities
  • Employee discounts and perks
  • Inclusive and diverse workplace culture
Full Job Description
THE ROLE:

The Senior Product Development Engineer is responsible for product bring-up, characterization, product definition, and production test solution development for leading-edge semiconductor products. This hands-on role partners closely with Design, DFT, Platform Validation, Manufacturing, and Quality teams throughout the product lifecycle, from pre-silicon test planning through high-volume manufacturing. Responsibilities include identifying test coverage gaps, developing and validating test hardware and software, driving silicon debug and characterization, optimizing yield and test cost, and delivering robust, high-quality test solutions that meet product performance, quality, and manufacturability goals.

THE PERSON:

The ideal candidate combines strong technical depth in semiconductor product engineering with a passion for solving complex silicon and manufacturing challenges. You are a collaborative, data-driven engineer who excels in cross-functional environments, takes ownership of technical deliverables, communicates effectively across all levels of the organization, and continuously seeks opportunities to improve product quality, yield, and engineering efficiency.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Develop and deploy production test solutions, including hardware, software, and test content, that meet quality, coverage, and cost targets.
  • Drive silicon bring-up, characterization, product definition, margin analysis, and performance optimization from first silicon through production.
  • Investigate and resolve silicon, test, yield, and manufacturing issues through structured root cause analysis and corrective actions.
  • Partner with Design, DFT, Platform Validation, Manufacturing, and Hardware Infrastructure teams to ensure testability, quality, and production readiness.
  • Analyze characterization, yield, and manufacturing data to support engineering decisions and continuous improvement initiatives.
  • Validate ATE hardware and software, improve yield and test efficiency, and mentor junior engineers on product development best practices.


PREFERRED EXPERIENCE:

  • Experience supporting high-volume semiconductor products from development through production.
  • Hands-on silicon debug and characterization, including PCIe and DDR signal integrity analysis.
  • Knowledge of DFT methodologies, including BIST, loopback, boundary scan, and pattern generation flows.
  • Experience analyzing characterization, yield, test, and manufacturing data to drive product improvements.
  • Exposure to probe card, wafer sort, and final test hardware development and manufacturing operations.
  • Proficiency with Python, Bash, Git, VS Code, data analytics, AI/ML techniques, and computer architecture concepts such as GPU or x86 systems.


ACADEMIC CREDENTIALS:

  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field.


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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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