Data Center Test Solutions Architect

AMD; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

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Job summary

AMD is seeking a driven hardware test engineer in Austin, TX to join our test and validation team. You will partner with design, manufacturing and quality to shape board validation and ensure robust hardware delivery to customers.

The role emphasizes improving test coverage, diagnostics, and continuous improvement, with opportunities to lead testability initiatives and collaborate across global data centers for reliable product launches.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical or Computer Engineering.
• Experience with hardware test and validation processes.
• Ability to collaborate across design, manufacturing and quality teams.
• Willingness to work in a fast-paced hardware environment.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with hardware design teams to integrate DFT features and ensure board-level testability.
• Analyze test coverage metrics and implement improvements to increase coverage and reduce escapes.
• Partner with design and manufacturing to resolve testability issues.
• Create and maintain test documentation including plans, procedures, and reports; present results and track metrics.
• Stay current on test technologies and drive process improvements.
• Lead new product introduction and associated processes for hardware launches into data centers globally.
• Lead architecture reviews to develop diagnostic coverage plans for hardware and software.
• Drive system design for serviceability and ensure form, fit, and function for new hardware in data centers.
• Develop and execute Data Center readiness tooling validation tests.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver hardware platform roadmaps and milestones.
• Work with ODM/OEM vendors to define product specifications, development plans, and test plans.

Skills

Python scripting

Test automation

DFT

PCB manufacturing

PCIe/USB/NVMe

Test plan development

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or Computer Engineering

Tools

Python

Perl

DFT tools

Test equipment

Job description

ADVANCE YOUR CAREER. ADVANCE THE WORLD.

At AMD, we believe technology has the power to solve the world’s most important challenges. From advancing healthcare and scientific discovery to powering AI and the technologies people rely on every day, innovation at AMD is shaping the future.

ADVANCE YOUR CAREER. ADVANCE THE WORLD.

At AMD, we believe technology has the power to solve the world’s most important challenges. From advancing healthcare and scientific discovery to powering AI and the technologies people rely on every day, innovation at AMD is shaping the future.

Whether you’re designing next-gen processors, enabling AI breakthroughs, or bringing leading edge products to market, every role at AMD contributes to something bigger — technology that moves the world forward. Join us and, together, we’ll 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 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 (design for test) 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.