System Validation Engineer – Data Center GPU

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

Job summary

AMD is seeking a hands-on Systems Validation Engineer for its Data Center GPU Validation team. You will validate system management, telemetry, firmware lifecycle, security, and reliability features across hardware, firmware, and software.

Collaborate with architects, silicon designers, firmware engineers, software developers, and customers to identify issues, drive resolution and deliver industry-leading accelerator products in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• BS/MS in Electrical/Computer Engineering or related field (or equivalent).
• Experience in system/platform/firmware/server/GPU/SoC validation.
• Proven ability to create, execute and debug test cases.

Responsibilities

• Validate system management, telemetry, firmware lifecycle, security and reliability features.
• Develop, automate, and execute test cases for multi-layer validation across hardware, firmware and software.
• Drive end-to-end validation activities including planning, automation development, execution, debugging and root-cause analysis.
• Collaborate with architects, silicon designers, firmware engineers, software developers and customers to resolve issues.
• Contribute to RAS testing and hardware problem isolation.

Skills

System validation

Firmware validation

Testing automation

Linux

Debugging

Software-hardware integration

Communication

GPU knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical/Computer Engineering

Tools

PLDM

Redfish

SPDM

Test automation scripts (Python)

Job description

ADVANCE YOUR CAREER. ADVANCE THE WORLD. At AMD, we believe technology has the power to solve the world’s most important challenges. From advancing healthcare and scientific discovery to powering AI and the technologies people rely on every day, innovation at AMD is shaping the future.

ADVANCE YOUR CAREER. ADVANCE THE WORLD. At AMD, we believe technology has the power to solve the world’s most important challenges. From advancing healthcare and scientific discovery to powering AI and the technologies people rely on every day, innovation at AMD is shaping the future. Whether you’re designing next-gen processors, enabling AI breakthroughs, or bringing leading edge products to market, every role at AMD contributes to something bigger — technology that moves the world forward. Join us and, together, we’ll advance your career.

The Role

We are looking for a hands‑on Systems Validation Engineer to join AMD's Data Center GPU Validation team. In this role, you will help ensure the quality, reliability, security, and manageability of AMD's next‑generation accelerator platforms powering AI and high‑performance computing workloads around the world.

Working at the intersection of hardware, firmware, and software, you will develop and execute validation strategies for system management, telemetry, firmware lifecycle, security, and reliability features. You will collaborate closely with architects, silicon designers, firmware engineers, software developers, and customers to identify issues, drive resolution, and help deliver industry‑leading products to market.

This is an excellent opportunity for an engineer who enjoys solving complex technical challenges, building automated test solutions, and working across multiple layers of the system stack.

The Person

You are a curious and hands‑on engineer who enjoys understanding how complex systems work and takes pride in finding and solving difficult technical problems. You thrive in a collaborative environment, are comfortable working across hardware and software boundaries, and have a passion for improving product quality through thoughtful validation and automation.

The ideal candidate combines strong debugging and problem‑solving skills with the ability to adapt quickly, learn new technologies, and drive issues to resolution in a fast‑paced development environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Telemetry testing (PLDM, Redfish), FW Loading and Security related to firmware.
• You will be part of the Validation organization working both internally and externally to do testing in house and co‑validation with our customers and partners.
• Develop, automate, and execute test cases for system management, telemetry, firmware, security, and reliability features while expanding validation coverage across current and future products.
• Drive end‑to‑end validation activities including test planning, automation development, test execution, debug, root‑cause analysis, and issue tracking.
• You will also get involved in RAS testing and leverage tooling for hardware problem isolation.

Preferred Experience

• Experience in system, platform, firmware, server, GPU, or SoC validation with a strong understanding of hardware/software interactions.
• Experience with PLDM and Redfish protocols/specifications
• Experience with firmware upgrade/downgrade and security testing
• Understanding and experience with SPDM, eROT, Attestation testing
• Experience working on GPU/Compute Accelerators a plus
• Experience creating, executing and debugging test cases
• Programming/scripting skills to support test case development
• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Linux & windows skills

Academic Credentials

• Bachelor’s or Master's degree with years of experience, in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering/Sciences, or related fields, or equivalent

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.

AMD may use Artificial Intelligence to help screen, assess or select applicants for this position. AMD’s “Responsible AI Policy” is available here.

This posting is for an existing vacancy.