Virtualization & Remote Management Systems Design Engineer

Advanced Micro Devices; Remote; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A global semiconductor company is looking for an IP Systems Engineer in Markham, Ontario. This role plays a critical part in the AMD Platform Validation Team, focusing on delivering high-quality technologies through dynamic collaboration. Responsibilities include defining functional test plans and debugging SOC programs. Candidates should have a background in electrical or computer engineering, alongside programming proficiency and a passion for innovation. Join a culture that values bold ideas and continuous technical growth.

Qualifications

• Dynamic self-starter with a passion for improving and innovating.
• Ability to independently drive tasks to completion.

Responsibilities

• Define and execute the functional test plan for virtualization IPs.
• Drive technical innovation in validation and verification processes.
• Debug issues during pre-silicon and production phases.
• Collaborate with design, diagnostics, and firmware teams.
• Engage in pre-silicon verification efforts.

Skills

Programming/scripting skills (C/C++, Perl, Ruby, Python)

ASIC debug techniques

Lab equipment proficiency

Board/platform-level debug

Excellent communication skills

Team collaboration

Leadership and mentoring

Experience in Linux OS environments

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in electrical or computer engineering

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 AMD Platform Validation Team is on the lookout for a dynamic, energetic IP Systems Engineer to join our growing team. As a key contributor to the success of AMD’s IP, you will be part of a leading team to drive and enhance AMD’s abilities to deliver the highest quality, industry leading technologies to market. The Platform Validation team fosters and encourages continuous technical innovation to showcase successes as well as facilitate continuous career development.

THE PERSON:

Dynamic, self‑starter who has a passion for improving and innovating! As a Systems Engineer, you will drive the planning, verification, and debug of various Virtualization based IPs for AMD dGPU and APU programs.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Defining and executing the overall functional test plan and verification strategy for virtualization IPs
• Driving technical innovation to enhance AMD’s capabilities in validation/verification, including tool and script development, technical and procedural methodology enhancement, and various internal and cross‑functional technical initiatives.
• Debug of issues found during pre‑silicon, bringup, validation, and production phases of SOC programs
• Working closely with supporting teams in design, diagnostics, emulation, firmware, and driver to ensure readiness for first silicon arrival, enablement of functionality, and debug of critical features.
• Engaging on pre‑silicon verification efforts, including but not limited to FPGA‑based emulation, Design Verification (DV), and other software/hardware modeling frameworks.
• Leading collaborative technical discussions to drive resolution on technical issues and roll out technical initiatives
• Developing knowledge of system architecture/debug and other IP’s
• Supporting issues on customer platforms as requested by customer support teams

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE:

• Strong programming/scripting skills (eg. C/C++, Perl, Ruby, Python)
• Experience with ASIC debug techniques and methodologies
• Experience with common lab equipment, including protocol/logic analyzers, oscilloscopes, etc.
• Experience with board/platform‑level debug, including clock/power delivery, sequencing, analysis, and optimization
• Knowledge of physical and protocol levels of common high speed interfaces an asset
• In‑depth knowledge of PC architectures an asset
• Must have excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Must excel in a dynamic team working environment
• Leadership and mentoring skills a definite asset
• Must be a self starter and be able to independently drive tasks to completion
• Experience in Linux OS environments
• Ability to be flexible in terms of responsibilities

ACADEMIC CREDENTIALS:

• Bachelors or Masters degree in electrical or computer engineering

LOCATION:

Markham, Ontario CA

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.