Principal Memory Sub-System Validation Lead

Amd

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Work type
Hybrid
Location
Santa Clara, CA
Salary
$229,600–$344,400 / yr
Posted
9 days ago
Freshness
Confirmed live yesterday
Closes
Sep 22, 2027

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Above market

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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 · Principal Memory Sub-System Validation Lead

The Principal Memory Sub-System Validation Lead joins the Data Center Graphics and Accelerated Computing Validation Team to drive pre- and post-silicon validation and characterization of on-die High-Bandwidth Memory (HBM) for Datacenter GPUs. This role involves developing and executing test plans for HBM functional and electrical validation, including PVT Shmoo Characterization. The lead serves as a critical interface between DRAM architecture, Memory Controller Design, DDR PHY, product engineering, and software teams to ensure advanced memory technologies meet quality standards. Key responsibilities include root-causing post-production issues and mentoring junior engineers in a lab environment. Required skills include expertise in SoC memory architecture, high-speed IO interfaces, and JTAG or I2C tools. Candidates should possess strong programming skills in C/C++ and Python on Linux or Windows platforms to support Machine Learning and High-Performance Computing applications.

What you'll do

  • Drive pre- and post-silicon validation and characterization of on-die High-Bandwidth Memory (HBM) for Datacenter GPUs.
  • Develop and execute test plans for HBM functional and electrical validation, including PVT Shmoo characterization.
  • Root cause and resolve critical technical issues during the post-production phase and customer returns.
  • Act as the primary interface between DRAM architecture, memory controller design, PHY, and software teams.
  • Lead cross-functional teams to align on support and validation plans for advanced memory technologies.
  • Mentor junior engineers and lead team members through complex debugging processes under pressure.
  • Utilize industry standard JTAG, I2C, and lab tools to perform hands-on hardware testing.
  • Summarize complex technical details into actionable reports for executive leadership.

What we're looking for

  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical or Computer Engineering.
  • Extensive knowledge of high bandwidth memory subsystems, including SoC memory architecture, Unified Memory controller, PHY design, and high speed IO.
  • Experience with pre- and post-silicon validation and characterization of on-die High-Bandwidth Memory (HBM).
  • Strong leadership skills to mentor junior engineers and lead cross-functional teams through complex technical discussions.
  • Proficiency in debugging, root-causing issues under pressure, and summarizing technical details for executive reporting.
  • Experience working with major DRAM memory vendors and validating DRAM devices (preferred).
  • Significant experience in DDR, LPDDR, HBM SoC validation, verification, and debug (preferred).
  • Hands-on experience with JTAG, I2C, Tester, and Lab tools; strong programming skills in C/C++ or Python (preferred).

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