SOC Validation Engineer

Advanced Micro Devices, Inc•San Jose, CA

1d•Hybrid

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: We are looking for a dynamic, energetic SOC Validation Engineer to join our growing Systems Validation Integration and Platform (SVIP) team and show case your expertise in Silicon Validation! Our team plays a critical role in ensuring the quality of AMD's next-generation FPGA and SoC products. As an experienced validation engineer, you'll work alongside experienced team members to validate cutting-edge technology through hands-on pre-silicon and post-silicon testing, debugging, and characterization. THE PERSON: The ideal candidate is a highly analytical and meticulous problem-solver with a strong sense of ownership and a proactive approach to ensuring product quality. The candidate should possess excellent attention to detail and natural curiosity to investigate and understand complex system level interactions. You are a strong communicator who can effectively collaborate with cross-functional teams, including architecture, design, verification, platform and IP vendors to drive issues to resolution. You are organized and results-oriented, capable of managing multiple tasks and delivering to deadlines. Furthermore, you demonstrate a continuous learning mindset, staying updated with the latest validation methodologies and technologies. Your ability to influence without direct authority and advocate for rigorous validation practices is crucial for success in this role.

Requirements

Hands on experience in pre-silicon validation using FPGA-based prototyping and emulation platforms
Hands on experience in post silicon validation using characterization boards, customer boards
Programming/scripting skills (e.g., C, Perl, Python)
Knowledge of system architecture, technical debug, and validation strategies for ARM and X86 architectures
Experience with silicon and board bring up activities
Coursework or projects involving FPGAs, embedded systems, or SoC design
Experience with board/platform-level debug, protocol level debug is must. Knowledge of AXI, CHI protocols will be added advantage
Extensive experience with common lab equipment, including protocol/logic analyzers, oscilloscopes, etc
Understanding of operating systems (Linux preferred)
Experience with version control systems (Git)
Experience in hardware validation or embedded systems
Knowledge of high-speed interfaces (DDR, Ethernet, USB, etc.)
Strong analytical/problem-solving skills and pronounced attention to details
Bachelors or Masters degree in electrical or computer engineering

Nice To Haves

Experience with multimedia IP's is an added advantage

Responsibilities

Driving technical innovation to improve AMD’s capabilities across SoC validation, including tool and script development, technical and procedural methodology enhancement, and various internal and cross-functional technical initiatives.
Own the creation of comprehensive test plans and detailed test cases based on product requirements and specifications. Manage and execute the overall test plan, ensuring timely and efficient completion.
Systematically collect, analyze, and report failure data. Collaborate closely with the CFT teams to identify root causes, drive issue closure, and verify fixes.
Ensure the test plan features are covered in both pre-silicon and post-silicon.
Support post-silicon bring-up activities and system-level testing.
Provide technical assistance in debugging critical issues, performing root cause analysis, and contributing to timely resolutions.
Working with multiple teams, and tracking test execution to make sure all features are validated and optimized on time.
Working closely with supporting technical teams
Engaging in other software/hardware modeling frameworks
Leading collaborative approach with multiple teams
Proactively influence engineering efforts to incorporate robust validation practices and drive a culture of quality throughout the development process.
Research, evaluate, and implement new and improved test methodologies and tools to optimize our validation processes.