Manager of System Validation, Client Business Unit
About The Position
As Manager System Validation in the Client Business Unit, you will lead the strategy, execution, and delivery of system‑level validation for all AMD client platforms. You will be responsible for ensuring end‑to‑end system readiness across functionality, performance, reliability, and customer use‑case validation. This role owns validation execution across the product lifecycle and works closely with firmware, software, debug, quality, and program management teams. You will lead a team of system validation engineers and drive execution to ensure AMD client products meet quality, schedule, and customer expectations. This is a highly visible role with direct impact on product readiness and customer success.
Requirements
- Significant industry experience in system validation or client platform development
- Multiple, recent years of experience in system validation, platform validation, or product quality engineering
- Experience managing or leading engineering teams
- Strong understanding of system architecture, HW/SW/FW integration, and client platforms
- Hands‑on experience with system‑level debug, triage, and failure analysis
- Proven track record executing validation for complex, cross‑functional programs
- Experience with execution tracking tools (Jira, Confluence, MS Project)
- Strong analytical, problem‑solving, and decision‑making skills
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic, fast‑paced environment
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related field
Responsibilities
- Drive system‑level validation strategy and execution for AMD client platforms
- Lead functional, integration, performance, stress, and reliability validation across HW, FW, and SW
- Ensure sufficient validation coverage across platforms, configurations, operating conditions, and customer workflows
- Oversee system‑level execution, triage, and 1st level debug of complex issues
- Validate fixes and mitigations to closure with clear data and sign‑off
- Build, mentor, and retain a high‑performing system validation team
- Set clear goals, priorities, and execution plans aligned with client program milestones
- Manage headcount planning and resource allocation across multiple programs
- Foster a culture of accountability, technical excellence, and continuous improvement
- Proactively identify system‑level validation risks and drive mitigation strategies
- Lead cross‑functional triage and resolution of blocking issues
- Escalate risks with data‑driven insights and clear recommendations
- Provide clear, concise validation status, risk, and milestone updates to leadership
- Maintain dashboards and execution visibility using tools such as Jira, Confluence, and MS Project
- Serve as the system validation voice in program reviews and decision forums
Benefits
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
