Board Validation Engineer

Advanced Micro Devices, Inc • Austin, TX

103d

About The Position

At AMD, our mission is to build great products that accelerate next-generation computing experiences – from AI and data centers, to PCs, gaming and embedded systems. Grounded in a culture of innovation and collaboration, we believe real progress comes from bold ideas, human ingenuity and a shared passion to create something extraordinary. When you join AMD, you’ll discover the real differentiator is our culture. We push the limits of innovation to solve the world’s most important challenges—striving for execution excellence, while being direct, humble, collaborative, and inclusive of diverse perspectives. Join us as we shape the future of AI and beyond. Together, we advance your career.

Requirements

• Proficiency in programming/scripting languages (e.g., C/C++, Perl, Ruby, Python).
• Expertise in state-of-the-art debugging techniques and methodologies.
• Extensive experience with lab equipment such as protocol/logic analyzers and oscilloscopes.
• Deep knowledge in board/platform-level debug, including delivery, sequencing, analysis, and optimization.
• Comprehensive understanding of system architecture, with a focus on technical debug and validation strategy development.
• Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills, with meticulous attention to detail.
• Self-driven with the ability to lead tasks independently to successful completion.

Responsibilities

• Orchestrating the development and implementation of advanced validation strategies, specifically designed to stress and break the system, thereby identifying potential product weaknesses.
• Providing pioneering technical validation initiatives, focusing on high-impact areas like PCIe, HBM and SMC/BMC firmware to identify vulnerabilities during system-level integration.
• Creating and executing validation test plans that address both functional and stress scenarios, including emulation of end-customer systems.
• Ensuring compliance with OCP standards and secure solution development, including Out of Band Management and Redfish features.
• Collaborating with multiple teams to devise and execute exhaustive validation test plans that simulate real-world stress scenarios and customer workloads.
• Championing the process of debugging, root cause analysis, and resolution of issues discovered during the validation phases of AI and HPC systems.
• Working closely with development teams to ensure all identified issues are addressed and rectified before production.
• Advancing end-to-end validation test content, utilizing creative debugging skills and innovative approaches.

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees