Staff Product Development Engineer

Advanced Micro Devices; Singapore; On-site; SGD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

AMD Singapore is seeking an MTS Test Engineer to lead test and characterization for next-generation products. You will guide silicon bring-up, yield optimization, and test cost management while collaborating with Product, Design, Platform Engineering, and Foundry teams.

The role demands independent leadership, data-driven problem solving, and effective communication across global teams in a multi-project environment, with a focus on delivering robust test solutions.

Qualifications

• Experience in the Semiconductor industry with DFT and ATE test methodologies.
• Functional test pattern development, pre-silicon simulation and debug experience.
• Experience with Mentor / Synopsys / Cadence EDA tools and Advantest 93k or T2K platforms.

Responsibilities

• Develop characterization and test coverage strategies during pre-silicon phase.
• Establish pattern requirements and drive Design Verification deliveries during pre-silicon phase.
• Execute characterization and test plans on new silicon.
• Deliver optimized test and product definitions across PVT corners to meet business requirements.
• Interface with global teams across the organization on root cause resolution for device failures.

Skills

DFT testing

ATE test methods

Test pattern development

Pre-silicon simulation

EDA tools (Mentor/Synopsys/Cadence)

Advantest 93k/T2K

SOC architecture

Programming (Python/Ruby/Java/Perl/C++

Education

Bachelor/Master in Electrical/Electronic Engineering

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:

MTS Test Engineer is responsible for the test solution for a next-generation AMD Product. This position serves as the Test Engineering team's Technical Leader and go-to expert for solutions. This position requires engagement with Product, Design, Platform Engineering, Device Analysis, Foundry, Quality and Reliability Engineering to drive test and characterization plan, 1st silicon bring-up, silicon debug, attainment and optimization of yield and performance distributions, test costs and product quality for next-generation AMD products.

THE PERSON:

The type of person we are looking for is one with a passion towards technical development, possesses broad technical leadership, critical problem solving and troubleshooting skills. The person must be a team player and have good and effective communications to deep dive into technical discussion with other members across the globe and use data to illustrate their points.

This person is expected to be independent, self-starter, well organized and have the sense of responsibility to see projects through beginning to the end. This person is expected to be market savvy and comfortable in a multi-tasking environment.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Key responsibilities for this role will differ according to the product life cycle and are as below:

• New product introduction phase:
  • Developing characterization and test coverage strategies/plans during pre-silicon phase
  • Establishing pattern requirements and driving Design Verification deliveries during pre-silicon phase
  • Executing the defined characterization and test plans on new silicon
  • Delivery of optimized test and product definitions across PVT corners to meet business requirements.
  • Perform new device characterization, circuit sensitivity analysis, interpret findings, guide deep-dive investigations to root-cause, and/or provide mitigation actions.
  • Interface with global teams across the organization on root cause resolution for device failures.
  • Foster and develop new ideas/concepts in device test/debug/DFT/DFM and follow-through to deliverable outcomes.
• Product health and cost target attainment during production phase:
  • Optimize test contents to meet/exceed business goal
  • Lead effort to optimize yield to meet business requirements, from Fab to Back-end-Test.

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE:

• Experience in the Semiconductor industry
• Experience must include technical and specialized knowledge in the areas below:
  • Strong DFT and ATE test methodologies
  • Functional test pattern development, Pre-silicon simulation and debug experience
  • Experience with Mentor / Synopsys / Cadence EDA
  • Strong ATE & test class/method development experience with Advantest 93k and/or T2K platform preferred
  • Microprocessor architecture and System-on-chip (SOC)
  • Strong Python/Ruby/Java/Perl/C++ coding skills

ACADEMIC CREDENTIALS:

Bachelor/Master in Electrical/Electronic Engineering

LOCATION:

Singapore

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.

AMD may use Artificial Intelligence to help screen, assess or select applicants for this position. AMD’s “Responsible AI Policy” is available here.

This posting is for an existing vacancy.