Post-Silicon Power & Performance Validation Staff Engineer

Advanced Micro Devices; Penang; On-site; MYR 283,000 - 365,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading tech company in Penang, Malaysia, seeks a PMM (Power Management) engineer. This role involves leading the testing and validation of PMM features, ensuring quality silicon for next-generation processors. With a focus on collaboration, you'll work across teams to solve complex issues and develop robust test methods. Ideal candidates have over 6 years in the GPU industry and strong analytical skills with experience in power management testing. Excellent communication and a relevant degree are essential.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package

Qualifications

• 6+ years’ experience in GPU or related industry.
• Proficient in ACPI, Power & Performance Test; GPU architecture; platform level electrical & functional design.
• Fluent in both written and spoken English.

Responsibilities

• Lead new feature test method development and feature validation.
• Develop and execute comprehensive test plans for PMM validation of processors.
• Collaborate with teams to debug PMM issues and drive resolution.

Skills

PMM feature implementation

Strong communication

Problem-solving

Teamwork attitude

Education

B.S. or M.S. in EE, CS or related area

Tools

Hardware and software tools for testing

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

PMM (Power Management) engineer.

In this role, you will touch cutting edge silicon, FW and hardware technologies, you will be part of a highly technical team that executes silicon bring‑up, enables PMM features, develops & executes test plans, debugs electrical/function issues on new processors. The job entails hands‑on lab work as well as technical leadership and communication across teams.

The Person

Knowledgeable of PMM feature implementation and a strong desire to enable, validate and implement PMM features. Strong communication skills and capable of working both independently and in a team.

Key Responsibilities

• As technical lead of PMM, leading new feature test method development, feature enablement, feature validation & issue debugging.
  • Closely interact with feature architect, silicon design and FW team in test planning, execution & debug, as well as in feature definition for future product generation.
  • Develop comprehensive functionality & stability test plans for PMM validation of processors.
  • Executes functionality & stability test plans for processors using hardware and software tools.
  • Collaborate with silicon design, FW, driver and other teams to debug PMM issues, drive issues to be fixed.
• Optimizes PMM implementation, the testing process, and issue debugging process.
• Provides detailed input into platform definition and reviews platform design, which will be used in the silicon validation of new processors.
• Provides technical guidance and training to less experienced engineers and technicians in the planning, testing & debugging of the PMM portion.

Preferred Experience

• 6+ years’ experience in GPU or related industry.
• You should have knowledge and proficiency in at least two of the following areas:
  • Knowledge on ACPI, Power & Performance Test
  • Knowledge of GPU architecture
  • Platform level electrical & functional test or design.
• Be eager to learn new knowledge, strong individual analysis, problem solving skills and teamwork attitude.
• Fluent in both written and spoken English.
• Experience with firmware, or system software development would be a plus.
• Experience with silicon design or design verification would be a plus.
• Experience of working with multi‑site teams is preferred.

Academic Credentials

• B.S. or M.S., major in EE, CS or related area

Location

Penang, Malaysia

Benefits

Benefits offered are described: AMD benefits at a glance.

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