Lead Software Validation Engineer

AMD; Markham; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading semiconductor company in York Region seeks a Senior Software System Designer specialized in machine learning. You will drive innovation and improve product development processes, mentor team members, and contribute to the next generation of computer graphics technologies. Candidates should have a strong foundation in programming, QA processes, and intricate knowledge of devices and systems.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package

Career development opportunities

Qualifications

• Good understanding of test lifecycle and QA process.
• Strong knowledge of Device drivers, graphics, and multimedia.
• Experience in an automation lab with multiple systems.

Responsibilities

• Drive technical innovation in product development and validation.
• Convert feature specifications into test cases.
• Ensure features are validated and optimized on time.

Skills

Test lifecycle understanding

Device drivers knowledge

Automation testing experience

Python programming

Linux OS internals

Debugging skills

PC hardware knowledge

Analysis and problem-solving skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in electrical or computer engineering

Master's degree preferred

Tools

KVM

XEN

VMWARE

Job description

Overview

WHAT YOU DO AT AMD CHANGES EVERYTHING

We care deeply about transforming lives with AMD technology to enrich our industry, our communities, and the world. Our mission is to build great products that accelerate next-generation computing experiences – the building blocks for the data center, artificial intelligence, PCs, gaming, and embedded. Underpinning our mission is the AMD culture. We push the limits of innovation to solve the world’s most important challenges. We strive for execution excellence while being direct, humble, collaborative, and inclusive of diverse perspectives.

The Role

SENIOR SOFTWARE SYSTEM DESIGNER (Machine Learning)

We are looking for a dynamic, energetic Software Systems Design Engineer to join our growing team. As a key contributor to the success of AMD’s products, you will be part of a leading team to drive and improve AMD’s abilities to deliver the highest quality, industry-leading technologies to market. The Software Systems Design Engineering team fosters and encourages continuous technical innovation to showcase successes as well as facilitate continuous career development.

The Person

As a Software Systems Design Engineer, you will deliver our next generation of products in the computer graphics industry – 3D Gaming, Display Technologies, Compute, Virtual Reality, etc. In this high visibility position, your systems engineering expertise will be necessary to define products, develop solutions, assess root causes, and produce solution resolutions. As a senior member of the team, taking initiative in mentoring to achieve the team’s goal of on-time delivery is expected.

Responsibilities

• Drive technical innovation to improve AMD’s capabilities across product development and validation, including software tools and script development, technical and procedural methodology enhancement, and various internal and cross-functional initiatives.
• Convert feature specifications into test cases (manual and automated) that will cover several types of testing - boundary, negative, functional, etc.
• Work with multiple teams and track test execution to make sure all features are validated and optimized on time.
• Work closely with supporting technical teams to validate new software features and new OS (Operating System) introduction.
• Lead collaborative approaches with multiple teams.
• Mentor others to achieve integrated projects.

Preferred Experience

• Good understanding of test lifecycle, QA process & terminology.
• Strong knowledge of Device drivers, graphics, multimedia, Codec.
• Test Execution Experience in an automation lab with multiple systems.
• Define, develop, execute functional / performance / load tests, and integrate them with automated test systems.
• Establishing and sharing best practices, designing, and executing a robust test strategy.
• Proficiency in at least one programming language preferably Python.
• Strong understanding & hands-on experience with Linux OS internals, device manager.
• Hands-on issue debugging skills, issue isolation with Linux kernel, driver module level.
• Strong understanding of PC hardware, SoC, Chipsets, Graphics cards, BIOS & VBIOS.
• Understanding of parallel programming, ideally OpenCL, ROCm, CUDA, and OpenACC is a plus.
• Understanding machine learning, artificial intelligence, computer vision technologies is a plus.
• Strong analysis, problem-solving & interpersonal skills.
• Good verbal & written communication skills are a must.
• Good attitude, result-driven & ability to deliver on next-gen technology.
• Knowledge of KVM / XEN / VMWARE is a plus.

Academic Credentials

• Bachelors or master’s degree in electrical or computer engineering.
• Master’s degree preferred.

Benefits offered are described: AMD benefits at a glance.

AMD does not accept unsolicited resumes from headhunters, recruitment agencies, or fee-based recruitment services. AMD and its subsidiaries are equal opportunity, inclusive employers and will consider all applicants without regard to age, ancestry, color, marital status, medical condition, mental or physical disability, national origin, race, religion, political and / or third-party affiliation, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We encourage applications from all qualified candidates and will accommodate applicants’ needs under the respective laws throughout all stages of the recruitment and selection process.

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