Director, Server Platform & Systems Validation Engineering

Amd

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Hybrid

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Work type
Hybrid
Location
Austin, TXSanta Clara, CA
Salary
$246,720–$370,080 / yr
Posted
30 days ago
Freshness
Confirmed live 2 days ago
Closes
Aug 12, 2027

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Above market

How this pay compares to similar roles

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This role $308k
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About Amd

AMD (Advanced Micro Devices) is a semiconductor company that develops high-performance processors, graphics cards, and adaptive computing solutions for gaming, data centers, and embedded markets. Industry: Semiconductors

Amd currently has 367 open roles on FindRole.

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TL;DR · Director, Server Platform & Systems Validation Engineering

Director, Server Platform & Systems Validation Engineering leads the Server Platform and Systems Engineering Validation team to deliver innovative features for next-generation EPYC server CPU products. This leadership role involves overseeing system-level validation functions from post-silicon planning through silicon bring-up and production. The successful candidate will manage a team of technical leaders and managers while collaborating with Silicon Designers, Firmware, Core Functional Validation, Software, and Customer Engineering teams to bring products to market. Key responsibilities include developing test methodologies, scaling debug capabilities, and driving innovation in data center features. Required expertise includes silicon and system validation, HW/FW/SW interaction, and experience with test generators. The role also requires utilizing AI for test plan development and debug throughput. Candidates must possess strong communication skills to present to senior executives while navigating complex systems and large-scale clusters.

What you'll do

  • Lead the Server Platform and Systems Engineering team to deliver innovative features for data center products.
  • Translate business goals into technical product specifications and system features.
  • Manage the full lifecycle of CPU post-silicon validation from initial planning through production.
  • Oversee cross-functional collaboration between silicon design, firmware, software, and customer engineering teams.
  • Develop and grow a high-performing team of managers and technical leads.
  • Drive innovation in test methodologies to improve debug throughput and scalability for complex systems.
  • Integrate AI tools into daily activities for test plan development and debugging processes.
  • Present technical roadmaps and strategic updates to senior executive leadership.

What we're looking for

  • Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field.
  • Master's Degree is preferred.
  • Extensive experience in silicon and system validation.
  • Strong knowledge of silicon/system validation methodologies and HW/FW/SW interaction.
  • Experience in post-silicon validation of server CPUs, enterprise class servers, and large-scale clusters.
  • Proven track record leading other managers and technical leaders to develop and grow technical teams.
  • Proficiency in using AI for test plan development and debug throughput.
  • Excellent communication skills with the ability to present to senior executives.

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