System/Test Validation Engineer
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. You will lead system test engineering efforts that enable AMD’s next‑generation accelerator products from early development through high‑volume manufacturing. This role is responsible for defining system‑level test strategy, driving execution across lab, manufacturing, and customer environments, and ensuring robust coverage for functionality, compatibility, and reliability. You will manage and mentor a team of system test engineers while working cross‑functionally with design, product engineering, operations, and business partners to ensure products meet quality, schedule, and customer expectations. This role combines technical leadership, people management, and strong execution ownership in a fast‑paced product development environment.
Requirements
- You are a collaborative and results‑driven engineering leader with a strong background in system test and product development.
- You balance technical depth with people leadership, are comfortable guiding teams through complex and ambiguous challenges, and communicate effectively with stakeholders at all levels.
- You take ownership, proactively remove obstacles, and are motivated by delivering high‑quality products to market through strong team execution.
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering or a related technical discipline preferred
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
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 closely with globally distributed teams, including Asia‑based engineering and operations organizations
- Champion continuous improvement in test methodologies, tools, processes, and team execution
Benefits
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
