Validation Execution Engineer

Advanced Micro Devices; Penang; On-site; MYR 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading semiconductor company is seeking a Validation Execution Engineer in Penang, Malaysia. The candidate will be responsible for planning and executing validation activities for silicon, firmware, and system features. Ideal candidates should have a Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field and experience in validation or test engineering. Proficiency in Python scripting and familiarity with both Linux and Windows is preferred. This role offers a dynamic environment with opportunities for personal and professional growth.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Comprehensive benefits

Qualifications

• Experience in validation, test engineering, or related lab/automation work.
• Comfortable in Linux and Windows environments.
• Strong attention to detail and clear documentation.

Responsibilities

• Plan, execute, and report validation activities.
• Set up lab environments and run validation tests.
• Collaborate with teams for issue debug and verification.
• Maintain Python scripts to automate test execution.

Skills

Validation experience

Basic understanding of computer architecture

Attention to detail

Python scripting

Familiarity with Linux and Windows

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering

Master’s Degree preferred

Tools

Oscilloscopes

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

The Validation Execution Engineer is responsibleяя for planning, executing, and reporting validation activities for silicon, firmware, and system features. You will translate program requirements into detailed test plans, set up lab environments, run validation tests, triage issues across hardware/firmware/software boundaries, and deliver high‑quality, timely results back to the validation manager.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Learn AMD silicon and system features; understand new features in silicon, BIOS, firmware, SW, etc.; develop personal technical capability on each IP/domain.
• Prepare and configure test environments, including hardware, firmware, drivers, and OS environments (Linux/Windows) according to validation plan’s requirements.
• Execute functional, stress, performance and regression tests per plan.
• Perform first‑level issue triage, reproduce issues, capture high‑quality logs/traces, and document defects clearly.
• Collaborate with global validation team, developer team and debug team for issue debug and fix verification.
• Write and maintain Python scripts to automate test execution.
• Provide concise daily/weekly status updates with coverage progress, defects and risks.

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE

• Experience in validation, test engineering, or related lab/automation work (internships count).
• Basic understanding of computer architecture and SoC/platform components (CPU/GPU, memory,weeney).
• Comfortable in Linux and Windows environments.
• Experience with lab equipment and tools: oscilloscopes, protocol analyzers (PCIe/USB), or willingness to learn quickly.
• Strong attention to detail, disciplined test execution, and clear documentation.
• Python scripting for automation is a plus.

ACADEMIC CREDENTIALS

• Bachelor’s Degree (BS) in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field.
• Master’s Degree (MS) preferred.

LOCATION

Penang, Malaysia

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