Staff Product Development Engineer

AMD; Penang; On-site; MYR 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology company in Penang, Malaysia is looking for a specialized engineering professional to oversee Product Engineering program technical planning for next-generation microprocessors. The ideal candidate will mentor junior engineers and influence critical technical decisions. Experience with x86 architecture, BIOS and OS interactions, and statistical analysis are preferred. This role promises a collaborative work environment that values innovation and inclusion.

Benefits

Competitive benefit packages

Inclusive company culture

Qualifications

• Provide technical mentorship to junior engineers.
• Drive technical decisions independently.
• Ensure accuracy, reliability and completeness of project results.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with design, validation, and architecture teams.
• Understand BIOS, OS, and driver interactions.
• Provide root cause analysis and guidance.
• Self-starter able to deal with ambiguity.

Skills

Technical supervision

Ability to influence technical decisions

Root cause analysis

Knowledge of BIOS, OS, and driver interactions

x86 CPU architecture understanding

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s in computer engineering or computer science or electrical engineering

Tools

Jtag debuggers

Logic analyzers

SATA and PCIe bus analyzers

Job description

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:

This is a specialized engineering position responsible for Product Engineering program technical planning for next-generation AMD microprocessors. This individual serves as a critical technical point of contact to the business, design, platform validation and product engineering teams. We have competitive benefit packages and an award-winning culture. Join us!

THE PERSON:

You will provide technical supervision or mentoring to junior engineers and influence others as a subject matter expert. A successful candidate is one who can drive technical decisions independently, has accountability for accuracy, reliability and completeness of assignment results critical to the project’s success. This role allows the opportunity to influence technical decisions that have a significant impact on multiple products or the product line.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Collaborate with design, validation, and architecture teams for content coverage, test pattern development, validation, and debugging
• Further requirements include a strong understanding of BIOS, OS, and driver interactions at the system level as well as a proficient understanding of x86 CPU architecture and functionality.
• Providing root cause analysis and guidance to internal and customer design teams to help close issues.
• A self-starter required and able to deal with a high level of ambiguity.

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE:

• Experience with being responsible for projects or processes of significant technical importance and for results that cross engineering project areas
• Strong knowledge of X86 architectures and DDR memory interface desired.
• Experience in use of tools such as Jtag debuggers, logic analyzers, SATA and PCIe bus analyzers.
• Statistical analysis experience to resolve population mean and outliers
• Deep knowledge of computer architecture is preferred.

ACADEMIC CREDENTIALS:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s in computer engineering or computer science or electrical engineering, or comparable disciplines.

LOCATION:

Penang, Malaysia

EEO, AI & Accessibility Statements

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.