Advanced Micro Devices, Inc

SerDes Validation Engineer

Advanced Micro Devices, Inc • $120K — $150K *
San Jose, CA 95123In-Person
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Qualifications

  • 5-7 years of experience in SerDes validation and characterization methodologies.
  • Strong communication skills for collaborative teamwork.
  • Proficient in optimizing SerDes performance and troubleshooting issues.
  • Hands-on experience with high-speed lab instruments such as scopes and BERT.
  • Experience in scripting for test automation and data analysis.

Responsibilities

  • Validate and characterize SerDes PHY functionality against design targets.
  • Troubleshoot issues and determine root causes while collaborating with teams.
  • Collaborate with engineers to validate silicon based on specifications.
  • Ensure SerDes compliance with industry standards like PCIe and IEEE.
  • Develop test automation scripts to enhance testing efficiency.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health and wellness programs.
  • Flexible work arrangements including remote options.
  • Professional development opportunities and continuing education.
  • Employee resource groups promoting diversity and inclusion.
  • 401(k) retirement plan with company contributions.
Full Job Description
THE ROLE:

As a SerDes Validation Engineer in the SerDes Technology team, you will collaborate with various Product Development Groups, Silicon Design, DFT, Packaging, and interface with key technology partners. This individual serves as a critical technical point of contact to ensure best-practices and new test concepts are architected, developed, and driven throughout the organization. This position focuses on developing characterization and validation test solutions for electrical and optical. You will be part of a larger team that defines test solutions from concept, development, to production deployment.

THE PERSON:

If you have a keen interest in the latest SerDes validation and characterization methodology, excel in teamwork and possess strong communication skills, your profile aligns well with our requirements. We are seeking a highly motivated individual skilled in optimizing SerDes performance and capable of identifying and addressing issues within a collaborative team environment.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
  • Validate and characterize AMD's SerDes PHY functionality and performance against design targets, product requirements, datasheet and industry standards
  • Working closely with internal and external teams to troubleshoot issues and determine the root cause. Feedback to designers and architects for design improvements
  • Collaborate with architects, design engineers, and application engineers to understand specifications and features to validate and characterize the silicon
  • Ensure and enhance SerDes performance, electrical and/or optical, compliant to Industry standards such as PCIe, IEEE and OIF etc.
  • Develop test automations with advanced scripting and programing skills to improve test and data analysis efficiency and coverage


PREFERRED EXPERIENCE:
  • Hands-on experience with full stack lab instruments such as high-speed scopes, BERT, VNA, and/or other associated lab equipment.
  • Experience in mixed signal analysis, issue debug
  • Experience in latest SerDes architecture or design
  • Experience in SerDes electrical compliance for industrial standards such as PCIe, ethernet is preferred
  • Experience in scripting test automation, demo GUI, customer supporting scripts
  • Understanding of Signal Integrity and/or Power Integrity is a plus
    Familiar with advance data post processing technics is a plus


ACADEMIC CREDENTIALS:
  • BS or MS in Electrical or Computer Engineering preferred


LOCATION
  • San Jose, 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
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