Advanced Micro Devices, Inc

SLT Test Engineer

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

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related technical discipline; advanced degree is a plus.
  • Background in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or related fields.
  • Programming skills in Python, C/C++, Java, or shell scripting.
  • Familiarity with statistical analysis, data modeling, and problem-solving techniques.
  • Experience with data analytics and visualization tools like JMP or Snowflake.

Responsibilities

  • Develop, debug, and optimize SLT test programs for AMD processors.
  • Support new product bring-up, characterization, and test margin analysis.
  • Analyze data for yield, quality, coverage, and test time improvements.
  • Investigate and resolve silicon, firmware, design, and manufacturing issues.
  • Collaborate with design and engineering teams to drive product readiness.
  • Enhance test methodologies and engineering tools for operational efficiency.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health and wellness programs.
  • Professional development and growth opportunities.
  • Flexible working arrangements to promote work-life balance.
Full Job Description
THE ROLE:

Join AMD's System Level Test (SLT) team and help bring next-generation AMD processors from early silicon bring-up through high-volume manufacturing. As an SLT Engineer, you will play a key role across the New Product Introduction (NPI) lifecycle, working at the intersection of CPU architecture, silicon design, firmware, manufacturing, and data analytics to ensure products meet quality, performance, power, and reliability goals. You will develop and optimize SLT test solutions, investigate design and firmware issues, analyze product and test data, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to improve yield, test efficiency, and overall product readiness. This is a highly visible opportunity to influence how AMD's latest CPU technologies transition from development into production while helping shape future test strategies and methodologies.

THE PERSON:

The ideal candidate is a curious, hands-on engineer who enjoys solving complex technical challenges and turning data into actionable insights. You are self-motivated, accountable for delivering high-quality results, and comfortable driving technical decisions independently while collaborating with global, cross-functional teams. You thrive in fast-paced environments and are passionate about advancing leading-edge processor technologies.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
  • Develop, debug, and optimize SLT test programs for AMD processors.
  • Support new product bring-up, characterization, and test margin analysis.
  • Analyze data to identify opportunities for yield, quality, test coverage, and test time improvements.
  • Investigate and resolve silicon, firmware, design, and manufacturing issues.
  • Partner with design, diagnostics, foundry, supply chain, and engineering teams to drive product readiness.
  • Improve test methodologies, automation, and engineering tools to increase operational efficiency.

PREFERRED SKILLS:
  • Background in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Software Engineering, Digital Logic, Circuit Theory, or Computer Architecture.
  • Programming or scripting experience with Python, C/C++, Java, SQL, shell scripting, or similar languages.
  • Knowledge of statistical analysis, data modeling, and Pareto-based problem solving.
  • Experience with data analytics and visualization tools such as JMP, Snowflake, or similar platforms.
  • Familiarity with PC hardware, system bring-up, ATE environments, and hardware debug methodologies.
  • Strong communication, collaboration, and problem-solving skills, including the ability to work effectively with geographically distributed global teams; exposure to machine learning concepts or automation tool development is a plus.

ACADEMIC CREDENTIALS:

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering preferred; Electrical Engineering, Electrical and Computer Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related technical disciplines preferred.
  • Advanced degree is a plus.


LOCATION:

Austin, TX

This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship.

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Net Income
$2.4 billion
Founded
1969
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$9.7 billion
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