Software System Designer 2 - Software QA

Advanced Micro Devices; Markham; Hybrid; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology company in York Region is seeking a Software System Designer 2. The role involves testing software and drivers, optimizing workflow, and ensuring quality in graphics technologies. Candidates should have a strong background in PCs, automation, and QA. This position offers opportunities for hands-on experience with the latest technologies in a team-focused environment.

Benefits

Health and wellness benefits

Flexible working hours

Employee development programs

Qualifications

• Passion for PCs and graphics technology.
• Experience in Software QA, gaming, or automation.
• Ability to work in fast-paced environments.

Responsibilities

• Conduct manual and automated testing.
• Work with engineering to resolve defects.
• Identify opportunities for process optimization.

Skills

PC hardware knowledge

Test automation

Scripting (Python, C#)

Problem solving

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mathematics, or Computer Science

Tools

Windows OS

Linux

Debuggers

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.

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SOFTWARE SYSTEM DESIGNER 2

THE ROLE :

If you're passionate about experimenting with the latest and greatest technologies through beta-testing software, drivers, or operating systems, this is your opportunity to get in on the ground floor and be part of the growing AMD Graphics Software QA team delivering new technologies to production.

This is an exciting opportunity where you will be exposed to all the latest technologies in the computer graphics industry including desktop and mobile segments. You will get hands-on with latest graphics technologies, prototype hardware, and AI / ML developments, and have an opportunity to drive improvements to overall software quality and operational efficiency.

The successful candidate would be comfortable setting up and interacting with Windows and Linux to report on the results of automated and manual testing. Identifying opportunities for and automating tests will be a key area of growth moving forward.

You will be part of a multi-disciplinary team with a strong focus on the quality of new software features and new operating systems support for our graphics driver releases. We are looking for someone who is passionate about the PC and gaming industry, software quality, automation and problem solving, and has a relentless focus on customer satisfaction.

THE PERSON :

The ideal candidate is someone who has a passion, interest and curiosity for PCs, graphics and display technologies. Familiarity with PC hardware, Microsoft Windows and Linux operating systems, test automation and scripting will be very valuable in this role.

The ideal candidate will have prior experience in software, gaming, testing, automation, or a related field. The right individual must work well with others, be a great communicator, and understand the functions of the different disciplines on a QA team. Familiarity with the architecture of a PC, and an expert in building PC systems and troubleshooting issues is a must.

The ideal candidate will be a self-starter who can think outside the box to break software and have the drive to work with the development team to get the bugs resolved for production.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES :

Uncover and reproduce software and hardware issues through regular manual and automated testing

Work with engineering teams to prioritize and drive defect resolution

Communicate key status updates for high-impact issues

Identify additional opportunities for automation

Evaluate and review of existing processes and continuously strive to optimize the workflow

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE :

Expert in building PCs, system imaging, and troubleshooting computer issues

Expert in Windows OS. Familiarity with Linux is a plus.

Background in Software QA, PC or gaming industry

Scripting or test automation experience (Python, C#)

Experience with software development process and tools such as debuggers and source code control systems a plus

Excellent analytical skills and a razor-sharp eye for details

Strong English written and verbal communication skills, and strong reading comprehension

Comfortable to work in a fast-paced and deadline-driven environment with changing demands

Highly reliable, and self-motivated with excellent time and task management

Good judgement to estimate the significance and consequences of bugs that are found during testing

Experience with test case management and defect tracking tools.

ACADEMIC CREDENTIALS :

• B achelors degree in Electrical Engineering, Mathematics, Computer Science, Engineering, or an equivalent

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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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