Rack-Level IO Diagnostics Software Engineer

Advanced Micro Devices; Markham; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology company in Markham seeks an IO Diagnostics Engineer to enhance diagnostic strategies for AMD's high-performance GPUs and CPUs. This role involves developing tests, collaborating with engineering teams, and driving continuous improvements. Candidates must have a degree in relevant fields and be proficient in programming languages such as C++, Perl, and Python. Strong communication and problem-solving skills are essential. Join AMD to make an impact in the evolving landscape of AI and technology.

Qualifications

• Experience in developing automation software for validation at various levels.
• Understanding of silicon/system test methodologies is required.
• Proficiency in programming languages and understanding of HW/FW/SW interaction.

Responsibilities

• Deliver forward-thinking IP, board, and rack level diagnostic strategy.
• Develop and verify diagnostic test contents for pre-silicon and post-silicon work.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to achieve program milestones.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Planning skills

Technical expertise

Critical problem-solving skills

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering

Tools

C/C++

Perl

Ruby

Python

Job description

WHAT YOU DO AT AMD CHANGES EVERYTHING

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

The IO Diagnostics Engineering team is responsible for delivering diagnostic test suites for AMD Instinct GPUs and Epyc CPUs, which test the leading industry high-performance interconnects IP subsystems and OS supporting IP subsystems.

This role requires considerable use of initiative and independent judgment. As a rack level IO diagnostics engineer, you will be responsible for scoping the feature test requirements, creating diagnostic coverage plan documents, implementation and automation of diagnostic test content, as well as customer issues debugging, etc., for the expanding and strategic market for AMD. To accomplish this, you will need to interact with other key engineering teams such as silicon design, board engineering and manufacturing and leaders within AMD.

THE PERSON

The rack level IO diagnostic engineer will have excellent communication skills, planning skills, technical expertise, and critical problem-solving skills.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Deliver forward thinking IP & board & rack level diagnostic strategy.
• Transfer high level requirements into comprehensive diagnostic test coverage with desired coverage metrics, and detailed diagnostic test items.
• Specific pre-silicon work would include developing all the defined diagnostics test contents with required timelines and verifying critical features on emulation environments for reducing risk of post-silicon work.
• Post-silicon work includes silicon bring up, test execution, issues debugging, and optimizing test time without sacrificing the test coverage.
• Collaborate with cross functional teams to achieve the key program milestones, such as bring up, all feature enablement, performance profiling, production support, customer issue debugging, etc.
• Be a driver of continuous improvement of enhancing diagnostic coverage, code quality, and development processes.
• Drive test innovation and strategic initiatives based on learning from prior programs and your own best practice knowledge.

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE

• Experience in developing automation software to enable Silicon/System/Cluster level validation.
• Expertise of silicon/system test methodologies.
• Solid understanding of HW/FW/SW interaction and system-level engineering.
• Proficiency in programming/scripting languages (e.g., C/C++, Perl, Ruby, Python).
• Deep knowledge in low-level software and system level debug and has capability to quickly identify problems and provide robust solutions.
• Technical leadership experience is preferred - technical subject matter experience in a large, fast paced environment.
• Understanding of AI infrastructure and experience in the ML/AI space is preferred.
• ROCm software development experience is a plus.
• Good understanding of x86/ARM architecture and experience with BIOS, GPU, PCIe firmware development is a plus.
• Self-motivated, organized, detailed-oriented and results-oriented.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.

ACADEMIC CREDENTIALS

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or equivalent.

LOCATION

Markham, ON

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.