System Validation Engineer (Automation Infrastructure)

AMD; Penang; On-site; MYR 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology company in Penang is seeking an experienced Linux Systems Administrator to join their Datacenter GPU Validation team. This role involves developing automation tools and improving validation processes for GPU/CPU. The ideal candidate should have a strong background in Linux systems, excellent problem-solving skills, and experience with automation frameworks. Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Computer Science is required. Join us to contribute to cutting-edge technology solutions while enjoying the benefits of a culture that fosters innovation and collaboration.

Benefits

Benefits at a glance

Qualifications

• 4 years of experience in SoC Validation and Debug.
• Strong understanding of virtualization and driver interactions.
• Proficient in analyzing test failures and producing reports.

Responsibilities

• Support automation and infrastructure solutions across multiple sites.
• Design and implement automated test frameworks for Linux environments.
• Analyze tool regressions and perform root-cause analysis.

Skills

Linux Systems Administration

Problem-solving

Customer service mindset

Attention to detail

Excellent communication

Education

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

Tools

Python

Bash

CI/CD pipelines

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

As part of the Datacenter GPU Validation team, you will be involved in the development of automation tools, and content to validate datacenter GPU/CPU tools. Your work will enable validation teams to improve their processes through developing new automation features, or by helping debug or co-create their automated test content.

THE PERSON

• Linux Systems Administrator with background with modern best practices and stack understanding
• Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting skills
• Eagerness to learn, adapt to new technologies, and stay up-to-date with industry trends
• Customer service mindset for providing support to lab teams
• Detail oriented – close attention to the finer details of systems and processes to identify potential issues and areas for improvement
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Support in-house automation and infrastructure solutions that can scale across multiple sites and geographies
• Support in-house automation, infrastructure, and validation solutions that scale across multiple sites and geographies.
• Design and implement automated test frameworks, tools, and scripts using Python 3 and Bash for Linux-based environments.
• Develop comprehensive end-to-end, integration, and regression test suites that simulate real developer workflows.
• Respond to and troubleshoot incidents raised by internal users or triggered by infrastructure and CI system alerts.
• Analyze failures from tool regressions and CI job results, perform root-cause analysis, and drive long-term corrective actions.
• Perform postmortem reviews and enhance processes or implement new solutions to prevent recurring outages or failures.
• Support capacity planning, performance tuning, and optimization of automation and validation solutions.

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE

• Strong understanding of Linux, virtualization, Windows, BIOS, OS, and driver interactions.
• Solid grounding in CPU/GPU architecture; exposure to AI/HPC platform design is highly valuable.
• Experience with silicon bring-up, system-level debug, and remote hardware triage.
• Knowledge of best practices for hardware and software validation.
• Background in technical support/operations, including incident response and postmortem analysis.
• Strong troubleshooting fundamentals across networking (OSI model), systems, and infrastructure.
• Familiarity with SRE principles and modern reliability practices.
• Experience designing validation infrastructure, test plans, and automated test cases.
• Skilled in analyzing test failures and producing clear, actionable reports.
• Working knowledge of CI/CD pipelines (Jenkins, GitLab CI, Azure DevOps) and Agile development.
• Proficiency in Python and Bash; familiarity with C/C++ is a plus.
• Experience with Ansible, Git, and Infrastructure-as-Code workflows.
• Basic understanding of Kubernetes, containers, and cloud environments (Azure).
• Hands‑on experience with log analysis and monitoring tools (ELK stack, Splunk).
• Understanding of relational databases such as PostgreSQL or MySQL.
• Awareness of AI/ML‑driven monitoring or reliability technologies.
• Proactive, able to operate effectively in ambiguous and fast‑moving environments.
• Strong communicator with solid documentation skills.
• Highly organized, with the ability to multitask and prioritize effectively.
• Certifications in cloud, Kubernetes, or Agile methodologies are a plus.
• Advocates continuous improvement, better tooling, and innovation.

ACADEMIC CREDENTIALS

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Electrical/Computer Engineering or Electronics / Computer Science related with 4 years of experience in SoC Validation and Debug.

LOCATION

Penang, Malaysia

BENEFITS

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.