Manager Sys/Test Validation Eng.

Advanced Micro Devices, Inc • Austin, TX

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About The Position

As a System Test Engineering Manager within AMD’s Product Development Group, you will lead system test engineering efforts for next-generation accelerator products, from early development through high-volume manufacturing. You will define system-level test strategy, drive execution across lab, manufacturing, and customer environments, and ensure robust coverage for functionality, compatibility, and reliability.

You will manage and mentor system test engineers and work cross-functionally with design, product engineering, operations, and business partners to ensure products meet quality, schedule, and customer expectations. The role combines technical leadership, people management, and execution ownership in a fast-paced product development environment. The position is located in Austin, Texas and is not eligible for visa sponsorship.

Nice To Haves

• Experience leading system test or validation teams in semiconductor product development.
• Strong background supporting GPU, accelerator, or complex SoC-based products.
• Experience with pre-silicon planning, post-silicon validation, customer sampling, and manufacturing readiness.
• Proven people management experience, including hiring, mentoring, and performance development.
• Experience working in complex, cross-functional, and geographically distributed engineering environments.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including presenting status and recommendations to senior or director-level leadership.
• Proficiency with standard Microsoft tools (e.g., Office, Windows OS) for planning, tracking, and reporting.
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering or a related technical discipline preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a team of system test engineers supporting Instinct accelerator product development.
• Define and execute system-level test strategies spanning pre-silicon planning, post-silicon bring-up, customer samples, and high-volume manufacturing.
• Drive alignment on test coverage, validation readiness, and quality metrics across lab, manufacturing, and customer environments.
• Partner cross-functionally with Design, Product Engineering, Operations, Supply Chain, Business, and Customer Engineering teams.
• Oversee planning and execution for system test deliverables, schedules, and resource allocation.
• Identify technical, schedule, and quality risks; drive mitigation plans and escalation as needed.
• Communicate program and execution status, risks, and recommendations to senior and executive leadership.
• Collaborate with globally distributed teams, including Asia-based engineering and operations organizations.
• Champion continuous improvement in test methodologies, tools, processes, and team execution.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager