Product Development Staff Engineer (System Level Test)

Advanced Micro Devices; Penang; On-site; MYR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Advanced Micro Devices in Penang, Malaysia is seeking an NPI SLT Staff Engineer to define and drive system‑level test solutions for DCG. You will collaborate with architecture, design, software and QA teams to deliver robust SLT platforms for upcoming data center and AI workloads.

The role emphasizes leading initiatives, optimizing test time, yield and cost while mentoring junior engineers and aligning with global AMD test engineering practices.

Qualifications

• Experience with GPU/X86 architecture and SoC design fundamentals.
• Knowledge of HBM/HSIO, PCIe and USB interfaces.
• Proficiency in firmware/software interaction and scripting.
• Experience across Windows and Linux environments is expected.

Responsibilities

• Drive SLT solutions to meet milestones, cost and quality.
• Lead development and implementation of system-level test methods.
• Perform engineering evaluations to close production issues.
• Architect SLT data collection and logging flows for manufacturing.
• Influence critical technical decisions and mentor junior engineers.
• Upscale team capabilities in low level system debugging for DCG.
• Collaborate with distributed product engineering and QA teams.

Skills

GPU architecture

x86 architecture

SoC design

Power management

Firmware interaction

Python

Java

Shell scripting

Windows

Linux

Tools

PCIe

USB

HBM

HSIO

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.

THE ROLE:

We are the New Product Introduction (NPI) test engineering team defining and providing test solutions for AMD’s Data Center Graphics (DCG) under the Product Engineering Organization. We deliver leading‑edge product development for exciting technology that will power the next generation processors used for high performance computing, data centers, enterprise servers, and Artificial Intelligence clusters.

If you are looking for a fulfilling and challenging career as an engineer leading NPI System Level Test (SLT) Product Development, you are at the right place! As a SLT Product Development Staff Engineer, you will be responsible for defining and driving SLT solutions to address upcoming technology development, NPI business milestones and KPI (test time, yield, cost, quality). The expectation is to be in a position of leadership, collaborating with architecture and design teams, Product & Test Engineering teams, Customer Quality teams, software & platform teams to come up with the best solution that balances quality and cost. You will experience working with and learning from AMD’s talented engineering teams around the world.

THE PERSON:

We are looking for someone with strong technical, analytical, leadership and problem‑solving skills, as well as demonstrating the characteristic of an independent and resourceful individual.

The applicant must have a proficient understanding of x86 CPU and GPU architecture and functionality, HBM, as well as a broad understanding of various industry standard bus protocols, such as DDR, PCIe, and USB, GTA.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Accountable to drive and develop SLT solutions to meet business milestone, cost and quality in the system‑level area.
• Solves complex, novel, and non‑recurring problems; initiates significant changes to existing processes/methods and leads development and implementation.
• Conduct engineering evaluations and analysis to drive closure of production issues.
• Develop and architect SLT logging or data collection flow in manufacturing.
• Influences technical decisions that have a significant impact on the final product.
• Involves collaboration on or assuming the consultative or leadership responsibilities for a specific project or for product development initiatives.
• May provide technical supervision or mentoring junior engineers.
• Upscale overall team capabilities on low level system debug for AMD data center product families.

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE:

• Knowledge or working experience on GPU architecture, X86 architecture, SoC design and power management features.
• Experience with SOC (System‑On‑Chip), Firmware and Software interaction.
• Software programming and scripting proficiency (Java, Shell script, Perl, Ruby, Python).
• Proficiency in Windows and Linux operating systems.
• Experience with HBM (High Bandwidth Memory) or HSIO (High Speed Input Output) is a strong plus.
• Experience with HVM (High Volume Manufacturing) is a strong plus.
• Experience with data center infrastructure is a strong plus.
• Strong and effective presentation, written and verbal communication skills, and the ability to work with geographically distributed product engineering teams.
• Excellent interpersonal, organizational, and analytical skills.

LOCATION:

Penang, Malaysia

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.

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This posting is for an existing vacancy.