SENIOR SYSTEMS TEST VALIDATION ENGINEER

Advanced Micro Devices; Markham; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Systems Test Validation Engineer, where your contributions will directly impact the development of cutting-edge technology. In this dynamic role, you will collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance post-silicon testing methodologies and ensure the highest quality standards for hardware products. Your expertise in debugging, programming, and effective communication will be crucial as you tackle challenges in the semiconductor industry. This position offers a unique opportunity to work on innovative projects that shape the future of computing, making a real difference in the tech landscape.

Qualifications

• 3+ years in the semiconductor industry with expertise in debugging and system integration.
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in a related discipline preferred.

Responsibilities

• Verify and validate hardware products using standard qualification processes.
• Analyze failures and support internal design teams to find root causes.

Skills

Debugging skills at SoC and System level

Programming in C, C++, Python, Perl

Effective communication skills

Post-silicon system integration

Computer Architecture concepts

Automation development for semi-conductor validation

Education

Bachelor’s degree in related discipline

Master’s degree in related discipline

Tools

Oscilloscope

Analyzer

Margin test tools

Functional test tools

Job description

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:

We are looking for a dynamic, energetic Systems Test Validation Engineer to join our growing team. In this role, you will have the opportunity to work on the development of methodologies, the execution of system integration plans, and debugging of failures. As a key contributor you will collaborate with Architecture, Design, and Pre-silicon integration teams to improve post-silicon test content and provide feedback for future debug and test features. You will use and apply emulation and platform level tools and techniques to ensure zero quality escapes.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Verify and validate hardware products designed and developed in house at AMD using the standard qualification process developed within the electrical and functional I/O interface compliance group and participate in creating/improving all phases of test procedures and methodologies.
• Participate in defining/improving/executing test plans/procedures.
• Analyze the failures found in testing and support the internal design team to find the root cause of the issues.
• Characterize and validate various I/O interface on functional and electrical compliance using high speed capturing equipment.
• Communicate with various internal departments to resolve anomalies.
• Participate in issuing internal/external releasable test reports.
• Perform the Software and Hardware level test using external and internal AMD test tools, including oscilloscope, analyzer, margin test tools, functional test, etc.

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE:

• Post-silicon system integration.
• Expertise with pre-silicon environments (Verification, Emulation, Bring-Up).
• Debugging skills at SoC (System on a Chip) and System level.
• Experience with Computer Architecture concepts and silicon features.
• Ability to program in C, C++, and scripting languages (Python, Perl, etc.).
• Computer enthusiasts and excellent knowledge of current leading PC (Personal Computer) technology.
• Effective communication skills including influencing and working across large multi-functional HW, SW, architecture teams.
• Automation development for semi-conductor validation.
• Three years of experience in the semiconductor industry.
• Self-motivated and able to work independently and effectively to meet time requirements.

ACADEMIC CREDENTIALS:

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in related discipline preferred.

LOCATION: Markham, Ontario

Benefits offered are described: AMD benefits at a glance.