Cluster Validation Engineer

Advanced Micro Devices, Inc•Secaucus, NJ

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. THE ROLE This role focuses on executing system‑level and scale validation for next‑generation machine learning platforms. As a Senior Engineer, you will own a definable portion of a larger validation effort, driving test execution, quality, and timely delivery within an established framework. You will work hands‑on with server hardware, firmware, operating systems, and automation infrastructure to validate system behavior at scale. The role emphasizes problem solving, technical judgment, and execution, with responsibility for implementing technical decisions within your scope and communicating progress, risks, and dependencies to the broader team. THE PERSON You are a senior‑level test engineer with specialized system knowledge and strong analytical skills who thrives on driving execution. You are comfortable working independently under general supervision, owning a defined area of responsibility, and delivering high‑quality results on a predictable timeline. You apply sound technical judgment to solve complex problems, adapt standard test methods when needed, and understand the downstream impact of quality gaps or delays. You contribute positively to team effectiveness and proactively collaborate with hardware, firmware, and software partners.

Requirements

Experience in post‑silicon system integration or system‑level testing
Proven ability to debug complex system and SoC‑level issues
Experience validating scale‑up and/or scale‑out server configurations
Solid understanding of computer architecture and hardware/software interactions
Hands‑on experience with server platforms and data‑center hardware
Experience installing and managing operating systems; basic knowledge of virtualization and hypervisors
Proficiency in Python; working knowledge of Bash and/or PowerShell
Familiarity with machine learning systems deployed in data‑center environments
Ability to collaborate effectively across multi‑functional hardware, firmware, and software teams
Bachelor’s or Master's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or equivalent

Responsibilities

Own and execute a defined portion of system‑level and scale validation for machine learning server platforms
Develop and execute test procedures covering server components such as CPU, GPU, memory, BIOS, BMC, I/O, storage, and networking
Translate system requirements and specifications into practical system integration and scale test plans
Drive day‑to‑day execution of assigned validation activities, ensuring quality, completeness, and schedule adherence
Debug complex system‑level issues using analytical techniques and make targeted modifications to standard test approaches when required
Implement important technical decisions within the owned test scope and escalate risks or interdependencies appropriately
Execute and monitor automated test runs at scale; analyze results to identify failures, trends, and root causes
Contribute improvements to system‑level test methodologies, processes, and automation
Communicate execution status, risks, and dependencies to management and senior technical staff
Support lab activities related to owned work, including system setup, reconfiguration, and compliance tasks