Principal Systems/Test Validation Engineer

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Work type
On-site
Location
Austin, TXSecaucus, NJ
Salary
$198,400–$297,600 / yr
Posted
2 days ago
Freshness
Confirmed live today
Closes
Oct 2, 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

Amd currently has 512 open roles on FindRole.

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TL;DR · Principal Systems/Test Validation Engineer

As a Principal Systems/Test Validation Engineer, you will join the post-silicon validation group to provide technical leadership for system and silicon debug of AMD EPYC Server and Instinct products. You will be responsible for identifying root causes and resolving complex issues during silicon bring-up, systems validation, and production phases. Your daily work involves developing and executing debug strategies to optimize throughput, managing technical risks, and driving improvements to future debug methodologies through tool and script development. The role requires expertise in X86 architecture, SoC design, memory, RAS, power management, and industry standard buses like PCIe and CXL. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to resolve hardware, firmware, and software issues while navigating the complexities of datacenter technologies and their associated software stacks to ensure high-quality product delivery.

What you'll do

  • Perform system and silicon debug for EPYC Server and Instinct products during bring-up, validation, and production phases.
  • Lead complex debug efforts to identify root causes and resolutions for internal silicon findings.
  • Manage and track technical issues, risks, and priorities to ensure program milestones are met on time.
  • Develop and execute debug strategies to optimize throughput and improve overall debug methodology.
  • Publish debug program indicators to identify roadblocks and drive improvements in triage processes.
  • Drive technical innovation through tool development, script creation, and procedural methodology enhancements.
  • Manage communications with customers and executives regarding program status, risks, and opportunities.

What we're looking for

  • Lead complex debug efforts for internal Silicon findings to identify root cause and resolution.
  • Manage and track technical issues, risks, and priorities to un-gate program milestones.
  • Drive technical innovation in triage, tool/script development, and procedural methodology enhancement.
  • Experience in validation roles involving debugging OS, FW, Silicon, and HW issues (preferred).
  • Understanding of industry standard buses like PCIe and CXL (preferred).
  • Knowledge of X86 architecture, SoC design, memory, RAS, and power management (preferred).
  • Experience in platform/system level debug, Operating Systems, Device Drivers, and System BIOS interactions (preferred).
  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in electrical or computer engineering (preferred).

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