Fellow Server CPU Post Silicon Architect

Amd

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Hybrid

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Work type
Hybrid
Location
Austin, TXSanta Clara, CAFolsom, CA
Salary
$256,000–$384,000 / yr
Posted
151 days ago
Freshness
Confirmed live yesterday
Closes
Apr 13, 2027

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Above market

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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

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TL;DR · Fellow Server CPU Post Silicon Architect

Fellow, Server CPU / Post Silicon Architect joins the Server Platform Solutions Engineering team as a technical leader responsible for the quality of server products through functional, electrical, and security post-silicon validation. This role involves developing CPU validation strategies, test plans, and automation infrastructure while identifying tools to validate next-generation technologies like PCIe, CXL, and coherent interconnects. The architect serves as a master debugger for complex issues involving power management, memory, and interrupts across hardware and software boundaries. Candidates must possess deep knowledge of x86 microprocessor architecture, server platforms, and operating systems like Linux and Windows. Required skills include proficiency in C/C++ and Python, along with experience in silicon bring-up and system-level debugging. The role focuses on ensuring product quality and reliability by developing robust validation methodologies and leveraging AI tools to accelerate environment development for high-performance server CPUs.

What you'll do

  • Develop the overall CPU validation strategy and comprehensive test plans.
  • Create tools and methodologies to validate next-generation server technologies like PCIe, CXL, and coherent interconnects.
  • Lead at-scale validation strategies using global server farms to maximize product quality.
  • Architect system-level emulation and prototyping strategies for early development phases.
  • Define requirements and priorities for automation capabilities to ensure timely execution of the platform validation plan.
  • Serve as a master debugger for complex hardware/software issues involving security, power management, and memory.
  • Integrate AI tools and techniques to accelerate the development of validation environments.
  • Drive continuous improvements in development processes, code architecture, and automated debug analysis.

What we're looking for

  • A BSEE or MSEE degree is preferred.
  • Candidates must have a deep understanding of modern x86 microprocessor and server platform architecture.
  • Experience developing validation methodologies, infrastructure, and test plans is required.
  • Proven experience in silicon bring-up and debugging at both the SoC and system levels is required.
  • Proficiency in programming and scripting languages such as C/C++ and Python is required.
  • Working knowledge of Server operating systems including Linux and Windows is required.
  • Strong executive-level verbal and written English communication skills are required.
  • Ability to work with minimal guidance while building relationships across multiple functions and levels.

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