Validation Technical Program Manager - Server

Advanced Micro Devices, Inc.•Austin, TX

26d

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: AMD's Data Center Platform Engineering Group DPEG} is designing, building and delivering innovative technology infrastructure enabling the digital world. We create cloud-enabling server solutions that help the world's leading companies turn their ideas into reality. Our customers are future-focused and so are we, always a step ahead of the next challenge. As experts in engineering, manufacturing, and supply chain, we're the bridge between problem and solution for the world's leading cloud and telecom providers. Our customers depend on us to solve their most complex server design needs. Come and join our Data Center Platform Engineering Group where we are building amazing, powered products with amazing people. As part of the DC Platform Engineering organization, the Technical Program Manager will be responsible for leading the management and execution of AI server and hyperscale server platform programs throughout the product lifecycle, driving design and development activities from product definition and planning through production, release and end of life. THE PERSON: In this position, the Validation Technical Program Manager will serve as a key technical program lead for the Platform level validation of server platforms particularly running Microsoft Windows operating systems. The Validation Technical Program Manager will be working in a cross functional team to aid in development and execution of test plans which will verify product functionality, adherence to electrical specifications and production requirements; including software stack and use case testing. The Validation Technical Program Manager will also debug, identify root cause, and resolve issues as they occur.

Requirements

Experience with datacenters and server storage validation, testing, and qualification of hardware and/or software
Exposure to computer architecture, storage protocols, PCI Express, and/or networking
Strong knowledge in Validation
Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, System Engineering or Computer Application or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, System Engineering or Computer Application

Nice To Haves

Exposure to hyper-scale or enterprise servers and storage systems (network, storage, out-of-band management, and monitoring, etc.)
Experience with scripting, particularly with PowerShell/Python
Experience with creating test cases in QMETRY (test management) along with developing dashboards to assist with tracking test cases to completion

Responsibilities

Interface with system architect, mechanical design, platform, firmware and system engineering for a collaboration and leverage in all phases of the design process
Exercise judgement in test specifications, requirements, strategies and methodologies for electrical validation, firmware validation and platform level testing
Lead test efforts and prepare schedules to track requirements and complete actions including summarizing test results and creating documentation
Participate in both internal and customer facing program core team meetings to communicate updates, track progress, and ensure that the validation plan is on track to meet upcoming milestones
Provide Internal Server Research & Development Hardware Validation support
Collaborate on automation efforts for system validation