Staff Validation Technologist for EPYC and AMD Instinct

Amd

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Work type
Hybrid
Location
Austin, TX
Salary
$163,200–$244,800 / yr
Posted
80 days ago
Freshness
Confirmed live today
Closes
Jul 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 · Staff Validation Technologist for EPYC and AMD Instinct

Staff Validation Technologist for EPYC and AMD Instinct joins the validation team as a technical owner of end-to-end validation strategy, architecture, and execution at scale for AMD Servers. This role focuses on designing and evolving coverage strategies to maximize bug discovery and minimize customer escapes while aligning validation with real-world usage. The individual will drive technical innovation in content, tool development, script creation, and procedural methodology across distributed farm environments. Key responsibilities include assessing customer impacts of gaps, mitigating risks before production, and debugging issues during the bring-up and validation phases of SOC programs. Required skills include extensive pre-silicon and post-silicon system-level validation experience, technical debug expertise, and proficiency in programming languages such as C/C++, Perl, Ruby, or Python to ensure high-quality outcomes for EPYC and Instinct platforms.

What you'll do

  • Design and evolve validation coverage strategies to maximize bug discovery and minimize customer escapes.
  • Define the architecture, automation, and execution of validation across distributed farm environments.
  • Drive technical innovation in tool development, script creation, and procedural methodology enhancements.
  • Translate customer escapes into structured test plans to close coverage gaps and prevent recurrence.
  • Evaluate customer impact of technical gaps and mitigate risks prior to product production.
  • Debug issues identified during the bring-up, validation, and production phases of SOC programs.
  • Lead cross-functional initiatives to ensure all features are validated and optimized on schedule.

What we're looking for

  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in electrical or computer engineering.
  • Substantial years of experience in pre-silicon and post-silicon validation, including system-level validation (preferred).
  • Previous experience in validation architect roles for Client, SoC, or Server platforms (preferred).
  • Hands-on knowledge of system architecture, technical debug, and validation strategy (preferred).
  • Proficiency in programming and scripting languages such as C/C++, Perl, Ruby, or Python (preferred).
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with high attention to detail (preferred).
  • Demonstrated self-starter qualities with strong leadership, communication, and customer orientation (preferred).

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