Sys/Test Validation Engineer

Amd

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Work type
On-site
Location
Austin, TX
Salary
$138,400–$207,600 / yr
Posted
55 days ago
Freshness
Confirmed live yesterday
Closes
Sep 2, 2027

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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 496 open roles on FindRole.

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TL;DR · Sys/Test Validation Engineer

The Sys/Test Validation Eng. joins the Product Development Group to support industry-leading Data Center GPU products for Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, and High-Performance Computing applications. This role involves developing manufacturing test strategies, diagnostic solutions, and automation infrastructure to enable successful product introduction and high-volume production. You will lead system bring-up and debug complex hardware, firmware, and software issues while providing Design for Testability recommendations. Key responsibilities include defining board-level test methodologies, improving yield and quality, and supporting global manufacturing partners. Required skills include proficiency in Python, Bash, Perl, Ruby, or shell scripting, along with C, C++, C#, or Java. You must possess deep knowledge of computer architecture, Linux environments, and hardware components like motherboards, FPGAs, and PCIe, while utilizing tools like Git and Agile methodologies.

What you'll do

  • Develop manufacturing test strategies, including the specification and qualification of test fixtures and diagnostic software.
  • Define scalable board-level and system-level hardware test methodologies and manufacturing processes.
  • Lead system bring-up and debug for complex hardware, firmware, and software issues during product build phases.
  • Develop automated diagnostic content and validation infrastructure using Python and other scripting languages.
  • Review product designs during early development to provide Design for Testability (DFT) recommendations.
  • Identify and lead process improvement initiatives to reduce manufacturing costs and resolve quality issues.
  • Support manufacturing partners during new product introduction, production ramp, and sustaining phases.
  • Investigate and introduce new manufacturing test technologies, tools, and methodologies.

What we're looking for

  • Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
  • Master’s degree (preferred).
  • Experience debugging complex data center hardware and software platforms.
  • Knowledge of computer architecture and Linux operating environments.
  • Experience with SoC and platform bring-up and debug of complex hardware, firmware, and software issues (preferred).
  • Proficiency with Python and scripting languages such as Bash, Perl, Ruby, or shell scripting (preferred).
  • Programming experience with C, C++, C#, or Java (preferred).
  • Experience with post-silicon system integration, including test programs, diagnostics, and supporting collateral (preferred).

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