GPU Boards Failure Analysis Engineer

Amd

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Work type
On-site
Location
Austin, TX
Salary
$130,400–$195,600 / yr
Posted
10 days ago
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Confirmed live today
Closes
Oct 16, 2027

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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 · GPU Boards Failure Analysis Engineer

The GPU Boards Failure Analysis Engineer joins the Quality Returns Debug Team to perform board-level failure analysis on GPU Accelerators. This role involves reproducing reported customer and factory failures, isolating root causes, and driving corrective actions with cross-functional teams including design, firmware, and manufacturing. Key responsibilities include developing and executing designs of experiments, creating automation tools for test analysis, and documenting findings in failure analysis databases. The candidate must utilize lab equipment like oscilloscopes and logic analyzers while applying knowledge of GPU architecture, high-speed digital design, and memory interfaces like HBM and GDDR. Technical skills required include Python, shell scripting, and proficiency in Windows and Linux environments. The role addresses critical product quality and reliability issues within the high-performance computing and AI/ML technology domains.

What you'll do

  • Perform board-level failure analysis on customer and factory GPU accelerator failures to isolate root causes.
  • Develop and execute Designs of Experiments (DOE) to reproduce and isolate hard-to-find hardware failures.
  • Create automation tools and scripts to run tests and analyze performance logs.
  • Coordinate with contract manufacturers and internal engineering teams to drive corrective actions and triage issues.
  • Document all findings in the failure analysis database and generate formal reports for customer consumption.
  • Present technical findings and analysis results to senior management and key stakeholders.
  • Implement continuous improvements for failure analysis processes and establish standard operating procedures.
  • Oversee the setup of new products and test stations for failure analysis operations.

What we're looking for

  • Experience in GPU PCBA debug and failure analysis for GPU Accelerators.
  • Experience in system integration and High Performance Computing.
  • Ability to perform board-level failure analysis to reproduce, isolate, and identify root causes of failures.
  • Ability to develop and execute Designs of Experiments (DOEs) to isolate hard-to-find failures.
  • Ability to develop automation and tools to run tests and analyze results or logs.
  • Deep expertise in GPU architecture, including debug, validation, and stress/functional test development (preferred).
  • Skilled in using lab equipment like oscilloscopes and logic analyzers for hardware validation (preferred).
  • Proficient in Python, shell scripting, and working across Windows and Linux environments (preferred).

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