Senior Characterization Engineer — SoC/FPGA Performance

AMD; George Town; On-site; MYR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

AMD is seeking a Senior Product Characterization Engineer in Penang, Malaysia, to evaluate performance of Adaptive SoC and FPGA products. The role involves designing tests, implementing RTL test designs, and validating IP performance across varying conditions.

You will collaborate with Design, Applications, and Verification teams to resolve issues and improve silicon characterization processes. You will lead automation efforts, analyze results, and guide junior engineers, contributing to

Qualifications

• Pattern development and analysis for digital characterization and testing.
• Strong Verilog/SystemVerilog knowledge for FPGA flow and timing closures.
• Proficiency in C programming and embedded Linux environments.
• Experience with scripting languages and automation in test flows.
• Familiarity with Digital IPs like RAM, DSP, SRL, Memory PHY.
• Experience in Testbench and Verification environments.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop functional tests for measuring performance of Digital IPs (BRAM, DSP, SRL, and Memory PHY) and Hard IP System
• Development of RTL test designs and firmware to validate IPs
• Conduct testing across process, voltage, and temperature variations, as well as volume system testing, followed by analysis to identify trends and outliers.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including Design, Application, and Product Verification to investigate and resolve issues.
• Isolate issues to specific areas such as test gaps, software bugs, silicon bugs, or process deviations using ATE and bench setups.
• Analyze silicon characterization results and create characterization reports and insights
• Generates automation scripts where applicable for efficiency improvements.
• Manage and guide the junior engineers to handle ATE testing and data analysis.
• Maintain effective communication with program stakeholders

Skills

Pattern development

Verilog/SystemVerilog

C programming

Embedded Linux/RTOS

Scripting (Perl/Python/TCL)

Digital IPs (RAM/DSP/SRL/Memory PHY)

Testbench & Verification

Job description

AMD is seeking a Senior Product Characterization Engineer in Penang, Malaysia, to evaluate performance of Adaptive SoC and FPGA products. The role involves designing tests, implementing RTL test designs, and validating IP performance across varying conditions.

You will collaborate with Design, Applications, and Verification teams to resolve issues and improve silicon characterization processes. You will lead automation efforts, analyze results, and guide junior engineers, contributing to