Post-Silicon Memory Validation Staff Engineer

Advanced Micro Devices; Penang; Hybrid; MYR 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology company based in Penang, Malaysia, seeks a skilled electrical test and debug engineer with extensive experience in DDR interface. The role involves providing technical leadership, executing electrical and functional tests, and debugging memory subsystems for new processors. Ideal candidates should have proven expertise and a strong technical background in developing test plans and working with lab equipment. Joining us means forming part of a dynamic team shaping the future of technology.

Benefits

Benefits at a glance

Dynamic work culture

Career advancement opportunities

Qualifications

• Proven technical expertise in test plans for memory validation.
• Hands-on experience in debugging DDR I/O interfaces.
• Familiarity with reading schematics and layout documentation.

Responsibilities

• Provide DDR technical leadership in validation features.
• Interact with silicon design for test execution.
• Write comprehensive electrical & functional test plans.
• Execute test plans using validation tools.
• Debug electrical & functional issues in memory sub-systems.

Skills

Technical leadership in DDR

Debugging I/O interfaces

Familiarity with Python, Ruby, Perl

Written and oral communication skills

Scripting and automation tool development

Education

Bachelor's degree with 8+ years’ experience

Master's degree with 5+ years’ experience

Tools

Oscilloscopes

Logic analyzers

Protocol analyzers

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:

Processor silicon DDR interface feature enablement, electrical test and debug engineer. In this role, this senior level engineer will be part of a highly technical team that develops test plans, executes bring-up & feature enable, & debugs electrical issues in the memory sub-system of new processors.

THE PERSON:

The person needs to be well self-motivated for deliveries and innovation, strong technical background on DDR interface, also with good communication skills.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provides DDR technical leadership in the development of new test & validation features
• Closely interacts with silicon design (DRAM controller and memory Phy) in test execution & debug, as well as in feature definition for future product generation
• Writes comprehensive electrical & functional test plans for the memory validation of processors
• Executes electrical & functional test plans for AMD processors using hardware & software validation tools, oscilloscopes, & logic analyzers.
• Debug of electrical & functional issues of the memory sub-system of new processors
• Provides detailed input into the platform definition & review of platform designs used in the silicon validation of new processors.

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE:

• Requires experience and demonstrated technical expertise in the development & execution of platform level electrical & functional test plans. DDR5(4)/LPDDR5(4) Memory test experience on electronic components such as uProcessors would be considered a big plus.
• Requires extensive hands-on experience and demonstrated technical expertise in the debug of I/O interfaces such as DDR
• Familiar with DDR signal measurement, reading schematics and layout documentation
• Requires good written and oral communication skills
• Familiar with Python, Ruby, Perl language.
• Working knowledge of lab equipment such as oscilloscopes, logic analyzers and protocol analyzers
• Self-organizing and the ability multitask based on priorities
• Scripting and automation tool development is a plus.
• Linux environment validation or development experience is also a great plus

ACADEMIC CREDENTIALS:

• Bachelor with 8+ years’ experience.
• Master with 5+ years’ experiences.

LOCATION:

Penang, Malaysia

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