Post Silicon Validation Engineer

Advanced Micro Devices; Penang; Hybrid; MYR 80,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading semiconductor company in Penang, Malaysia is seeking a Technical Engineer to validate SoC features and enhance post-silicon processes. The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's degree in Electrical or Computer Engineering and extensive experience in SoC validation. Responsibilities include developing test plans, collaborating with teams, and debugging issues. Strong communication skills and a self-starting attitude are essential. This role offers a hybrid work model and a competitive benefits package.

Benefits

Competitive benefits

Hybrid work model

Qualifications

• 3-10 years of experience in SoC validation and debug required.
• Experience with hypervisors is a plus.
• Self-starting and able to multitask based on priorities.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute feature enablement and validation test plans.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to improve validation processes.
• Debug and drive root-cause analysis for SoC related issues.

Skills

SoC architecture knowledge

Debugging skills

Knowledge of programming languages (C/C++, Python, Perl)

Excellent communication skills

Experience with Server OSes (Linux, Windows)

Education

Bachelor’s degree or higher in Electrical/Computer Engineering or related

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:

Technical, hands-on engineer responsible for Datacenter Server SoC Post-Silicon features validation and enablement at the silicon SoC level up through BIOS, system firmware, and OS levels on AMD Server products. This individual will be primarily responsible for interfacing with silicon, firmware, and platform design groups to develop and execute validation test plans for Datacenter Server SoC products during emulation and post-silicon bring-up / validation, to debug SoC feature issues, and to run and maintain validation infrastructure.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Develop and execute feature enablement and validation test plans for SoC- and system-level SoC features across all AMD Server products
• Develop post-silicon validation infrastructure (software, hardware, automation environment, and lab setup)
• Test interactions between various SoC features using validation infrastructure
• Debug and drive root-cause analysis for SoC related issues
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams in developing tools to improve SoC validation and debug
• Work with cross-functional teams to improve post-silicon validation test strategy, methodology, and process

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE:

• Experience with SoC architecture and microprocessor cores
• Understanding of modern x86 microprocessor architecture and Server platform architecture is highly desired
• Experience developing validation methodologies and infrastructure
• Test plan and test development experience
• Participated in silicon bring up and debug, support to internal engineering teams
• Able to execute and drive success of programs with multiple projects on the go
• Debug skills at both SoC and system level
• Familiarity with programming / scripting language (C/C++, Python, Perl, ...)
• Working knowledge of Server OSes (Linux, Windows)
• Must be a self-starting team player with excellent communication skills who can work with minimal guidance
• Forward thinker that drives improvement to development process, code architecture and fosters a spirit of innovation and continuous improvement
• Strong verbal and written English communication skills
• Working knowledge of lab equipment such as oscilloscopes, logic analyzers and protocol analyzers
• Hypervisor experience is a plus with regards to security encryption in virtualized environments
• Self-organizing and the ability multitask based on priorities

ACADEMIC CREDENTIALS:

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Electrical/Computer Engineering or Electronics / Computer Science related with a minimum 3 -10 years of experience in SoC validation and debug.

LOCATION:

Penang, Malaysia

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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.