Memory Validation Engineer

Advanced Micro Devices, Inc•Austin, TX

20h•Onsite

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: Memory PHY post silicon validation engineer focused on bringing up of first silicon on aggressive time schedules. Memory PHY engineers develop and execute comprehensive test plans and debug issues as they arise. Candidates also enable and characterize memory features across PVT and ensure stability and robustness to enable high quality production. THE PERSON: You have a passion for modern, complex processor architecture, digital design, and verification in general. You are a team player who has excellent communication skills and experience collaborating with other engineers located in different sites/timezones. You have strong analytical and problem-solving skills and are willing to learn and ready to take on problems.

Requirements

You have a passion for modern, complex processor architecture, digital design, and verification in general.
You are a team player who has excellent communication skills and experience collaborating with other engineers located in different sites/timezones.
You have strong analytical and problem-solving skills and are willing to learn and ready to take on problems.

Nice To Haves

Memory PHY validation experience, including understanding firmware and memory IP
Programming experience, especially Python scripting and firmware debug as well as general understanding of Linux
Ability to adapt and learn new toolsets and frameworks
Laboratory experience, including hands-on use of equipment: oscilloscopes, signal generators, BERT, and logic analyzers

Responsibilities

Provide systems engineering and post-silicon support for HBM/DDR/LPDDR memory interface IP
Support bring-up of new products from first silicon in the lab through initial production
Triage observations from silicon validation and debug issues with ATE, Platform, Firmware, and Characterization teams
Provide post silicon expertise and support in silicon design, process, and integration flows for memory interface IP
Engage in pre-silicon activities by developing comprehensive test plans and running them in emulation to ensure robustness
Characterize memory PHY across PVT to validate and improve power and performance