Advanced Micro Devices, Inc

Senior Software Development Engineer - DCGPU Diagnostics Quality Team

Advanced Micro Devices, Inc$100K — $130K *
Technical Services
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5-7 years of experience in software development or test engineering
  • Hands-on experience with silicon validation or manufacturing test environments
  • Proficient in debugging low-level hardware/software systems
  • Experience with datacenter systems architecture
  • Knowledge of silicon validation processes and test methodologies
  • Strong coding skills in Python and C++
  • Familiarity with GPU programming frameworks such as ROCm or CUDA

Responsibilities

  • Design and implement diagnostic tests for AMD silicon and server platforms
  • Develop test automation frameworks and infrastructure
  • Debug test failures across production stages
  • Optimize test coverage and execution time
  • Lead root cause analysis for urgent production failures
  • Interface with multiple teams to resolve issues
  • Document test procedures and specifications

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health and wellness programs
  • Generous paid time off and holiday schedule
  • Retirement savings plan with employer match
  • Learning and development opportunities
  • Flexible work arrangements including hybrid options
Full Job Description
Responsibilities

THE ROLE:

Support development and deployment of diagnostic tests that validate AMD Data Center GPU products at all test stages, from silicon screening to server rack assembly.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Test Development (60%):

- Design and implement diagnostic tests for AMD silicon and server platforms

- Develop test automation frameworks and infrastructure

- Debug test failures and hardware issues across production stages

- Optimize test coverage and execution time

Cross-Team Coordination (40%):

- Lead root cause analysis and debug efforts for failures on production systems, often in time-sensitive and urgent scenarios

- Interface with silicon design, firmware, performance, systems integration, and manufacturing teams to investigate and resolve issues

- Support manufacturing partners in test bring-up and issue resolution

- Coordinate test deployment schedules and deliverables

- Track and report on test coverage, quality metrics, and production readiness

Additional Duties:

- Participate in code reviews and maintain test code quality

- Document test specifications and deployment procedures

- Occasional lab work and limited factory visits as needed

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE:
- Proven experience with software development or test engineering experience

- Proven experience with hardware/silicon validation or manufacturing test environments

- Hands-on debugging and root cause analysis in low-level hardware/software systems

- Experience with server or datacenter systems architecture

Domain Knowledge:

- Understanding of silicon validation processes and test methodologies

- Familiarity with manufacturing workflows and production test environments

- Knowledge of server architectures (BMC, firmware, system integration)

- Experience with GPU/accelerator performance metrics including computational throughput, memory bandwidth, power efficiency, thermal characteristics, and whole-system performance

- Background in AMD GPU or CPU technologies is a plus

Technical Skills:

- Strong proficiency in Python and C++

- SQL and Snowflake for data analysis and reporting

- Linux system administration and shell scripting

- Git version control and code review practices

- Experience with diagnostic tools and hardware debugging methodologies

- Knowledge of at least one GPU programming framework (ROCm/CUDA/OpenCL/Vulkan/OpenGL), with ROCm strongly preferred

Communication:

- Excellent written and verbal communication skills is an absolute

- Ability to document technical designs, test plans, and procedures clearly

- Proven ability to coordinate with cross-functional teams

ACADEMIC CREDENTIALS:

- BS in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related field preferred

- Equivalent experience considered

LOCATION:

Markham, ON

This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship

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