Data Center Test Solutions Architect

AMD; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

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Job summary

AMD is seeking a driven hardware test engineer in Austin to shape board validation, improve product robustness, and streamline bringing complex hardware to market. You will collaborate with design, manufacturing, and quality teams to drive testability improvements and ensure reliability across data center hardware capabilities.

The role emphasizes analytical thinking, disciplined problem solving, and clear communication to deliver results in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field.
• Strong analytical and troubleshooting abilities.
• Experience analyzing board-level testability and failure analysis.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with hardware design to integrate DFT features and ensure board-level testability.
• Analyze test coverage metrics and implement improvements to reduce escapes.
• Partner with design and manufacturing to resolve testability issues.
• Create and maintain test documentation including plans, procedures, and reports.
• Lead new product introduction and associated hardware readiness processes.

Skills

Test coverage analysis

Scripting: Python/Perl

IPC standards

Hardware testability

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or Computer 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

We are looking for a driven engineer who thrives in a collaborative environment and plays a key role in ensuring our products meet the highest standards of quality and reliability. In this role, you’ll partner closely with design, manufacturing, and quality teams to shape how our boards are validated, influence decisions that improve product robustness, and help streamline how we bring complex hardware to market. You’ll contribute to an environment that values curiosity, clear communication, and continuous improvement—making a direct impact on how efficiently and confidently we deliver products to customers.

The Person

A clear, collaborative communicator who partners effectively across teams. They bring strong analytical thinking, disciplined problem solving, and calm, methodical troubleshooting under pressure. Highly organized and detail‑oriented, they document and present findings succinctly, manage priorities well, and drive issues to resolution. They adapt quickly, embrace continuous improvement, and build trust through reliability, integrity, and a quality‑focused mindset.

Key Responsibilities

• Collaborate with hardware design teams to integrate DFT features early and ensure board‑level testability.
• Analyze test coverage metrics, identify improvement areas, and implement strategies to increase coverage and reduce escapes.
• Partner with design and manufacturing to resolve testability issues.
• Create and maintain test documentation including test plans, procedures, and reports; present results and track key metrics (coverage, yield, failure rates).
• Stay current on test technologies, drive process improvements, and participate in continuous improvement initiatives.
• Lead new product introduction and associated processes for the successful launch of new hardware platforms into our data centers globally
• Lead architecture reviews with hardware engineering teams to analyze and develop diagnostic coverage plans for both hardware and software
• Lead hardware reviews and drive system design for serviceability requirements to ensure form, fit, and function for new hardware development in our existing data center environment/architecture
• Lead the development and execution of Data Center readiness tooling validation testing based on tooling development plans
• Collaborate with cross functional teams & development partners to deliver aligned new hardware platform roadmaps and gain agreement on implementation milestones
• Work with ODM/OEM vendors as needed to define the product specifications, development plans & test plans

Preferred Experience

• Demonstrated ability to analyze and improve test coverage and troubleshoot complex board‑level failures.
• Proficiency in scripting (Python, Perl) to automate test flows and enhance efficiency.
• Familiarity with IPC standards, PCB manufacturing practices, and failure‑analysis techniques.
• Comfortable working cross‑functionally in fast‑paced engineering environments, driving quality and testability improvements.
• Solid grasp of low-level system architecture, digital circuit design, and high-speed bus protocols (PCIe, USB, NVMe), with a clear understanding of how hardware integrates with firmware and software stacks

ACADEMIC CREDENTIALS

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field.

This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship.

Benefits offered are described: AMD benefits at a glance.

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.