NPU Diagnostics Engineer - Low-Level AI Hardware Debug

AMD; Markham; On-site; CAD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

AMD's Diagnostics team in Markham, ON seeks a highly motivated engineer to design and develop tests for NPU hardware validation, from pre-silicon to production. You will collaborate with hardware, firmware, driver, and validation teams to enable AI hardware through software.

You should have hands-on experience in low-level/embedded software, strong C++, Linux debugging, and a passion for AI. This role offers exposure to state-of-the-art silicon and opportunities to grow.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in low-level or embedded software development with direct hardware interaction.
• Strong C++ programming skills with modern standards (C++11/14/17/20).
• Experience with Linux-based development and debugging.
• Familiarity with source control systems (Git, SVN, Perforce).
• Hands-on debugging and tooling to improve productivity.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop tests to validate NPU (AI Engine) hardware design and features in pre-silicon and post-silicon stages.
• Diagnose and fix hardware issues using GDB and register-level debug tools.
• Participate in new APU ASIC bring-up and execution.
• Develop SLT (System Level Test) and ASIC qualification suites.
• Optimize diagnostics software for coverage, effectiveness, and efficiency.
• Develop and deploy AI-based tools and workflows to accelerate test development, failure triage, and debug.
• Build and debug automation tools to improve productivity.

Skills

Low-level software

Embedded software

C++ programming

Linux debugging

Python

Education

Bachelor's/Master's/PhD in Computer Engineering/Computer Science

Tools

GDB

Git

WinDbg

Perforce

Job description

AMD's Diagnostics team in Markham, ON seeks a highly motivated engineer to design and develop tests for NPU hardware validation, from pre-silicon to production. You will collaborate with hardware, firmware, driver, and validation teams to enable AI hardware through software.

You should have hands-on experience in low-level/embedded software, strong C++, Linux debugging, and a passion for AI. This role offers exposure to state-of-the-art silicon and opportunities to grow.