Fellow, Server CPU / Post Silicon Validation Architect in Santa Clara, California | Advanced Micro Devices, Inc

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TX · Santa Clara, CA · Folsom, CA Posted 48 days ago $256,000–$256,000 / year
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TL;DR

As a Fellow in Post-Silicon Validation Architecture for Server CPUs, you will join the Server Platform Solutions Engineering team to drive validation strategy and test plans, ensuring high-quality server products. Your daily tasks include developing tools and methodologies for validating next-generation CPU technologies, setting priorities for automation capabilities, and acting as a master debugger for complex issues spanning hardware and software boundaries. You must have expertise in modern x86 microprocessor architecture, experience with silicon bring-up and debug, and proficiency in languages like C/C++ and Python. This role demands strong executive communication skills and the ability to collaborate across global validation organizations to achieve zero customer escapes, fostering innovation and continuous improvement within the team.

Skills

Python C/C++ Linux Windows Kubernetes Terraform AWS CI/CD PostgreSQL Docker Prometheus Grafana AI Emulation PCIE CXL Coherent_interconnects

What you'll do

  • Drive the development of CPU validation strategy and test plan.
  • Develop tools and methodologies for validating next-generation server CPU technologies.
  • Strategize at-scale validation using global server farms to maximize quality.
  • Set priorities for automation capabilities in platform validation plans.
  • Serve as master debugger for complex HW/SW issues like security, power management.
  • Use AI tools to accelerate development of validation environments and tools.

What we're looking for

  • Extensive experience in CPU validation strategy and test plan development.
  • Proven track record in developing tools and methodologies for validating next-generation server CPU technologies.
  • Expertise in system-level emulation architecture and at-scale validation strategies.
  • Deep understanding of modern x86 microprocessor and server platform architectures.
  • Strong background in debugging complex issues across hardware and software boundaries.
  • Experience with AI tools to accelerate validation environment development.
  • Familiarity with programming languages (C/C++, Python) and server operating systems.

Market check

Salary context

This $256,000–$256,000 range sits above 86% of similar postings on FindRole.

Peer median band

$168,000–$241,500

Median floor and ceiling across peers.

Typical midpoint (25–75%)

$174,850–$235,750

Middle half of comparable postings.

Based on 240 comparable postings.

* 240 is the maximum number of comparable postings sampled.

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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 69 open roles on FindRole.

Listed pay typically runs $187,760–$187,760 across 69 roles with salary data.

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