Director, Server Platform & Systems Validation Engineering

AMD; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

AMD seeks a technical leader for Server Platform and Systems Validation to guide cross-functional teams across Silicon Designers, Firmware, Core Functional Validation, Software and Customer Engineering to bring next-generation EPYC server CPUs to market.

The role requires extensive silicon and system validation experience, proven leadership of managers, and the ability to scale validation through new methodologies.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in Silicon and System validation.
• Experience leading managers and technical teams.
• Strong HW/FW/SW integration knowledge.
• Excellent communication and executive presentation skills.
• Ability to scale validation methodologies and processes.

Responsibilities

• Lead cross-functional Server Platform and Systems Validation teams.
• Collaborate with Silicon Designers, Firmware, Core Functional Validation, Software and Customer Engineering.
• Own validation planning from system level to silicon bring-up and production.
• Develop and mentor senior engineers and managers, driving innovation and scale.

Skills

Silicon validation

System validation

Leadership of managers

HW/FW/SW integration

Test generators

AI for testing

Communication skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

BS in Electrical/Computer Engineering or CS

MS preferred

Tools

HDL simulators

Firmware debugging tools

System validation tools

Job description

ADVANCE YOUR CAREER. ADVANCE THE WORLD.

At AMD, we believe technology can change lives for the better. It can heal us, entertain us, and make us more connected, productive, and understanding of the world around us. And we’re looking for talent who feel the same: people who want to leave the planet better than they found it, those who don’t shy away from humanity’s challenges but are determined to help solve them.

AMD is powering the next generation of supercomputing, high-performance computing, cloud, and AI. Whether you’re designing next-gen processors, enabling AI breakthroughs, or creating go-to-market plans, every role at AMD contributes to something bigger — technology that moves the world forward.

The Role:

As AMD grows, growing our leadership in systems engineering expertise is essential for all the new products in the AMD pipeline. Want to translate business goals into cutting-edge product and system features that meet those requirements? Make a significant impact in AMD’s Server business and the direction of the Data Center industry through this new, high-visibility role!

The leader of the Server Platform and Systems Engineering team advises our strategy, partnerships, engineering development teams, and global system development, system solutions, and customer engineering teams to deliver new and innovative system features to AMD product and systems. Lead forward looking, leadership capabilities into our products, software, firmware, ecosystem, and ultimately, shipping customer server systems. Drive cohesive strategy and plans, hire teams, and deliver innovation in the area of data center capabilities and user features.

The Person:

Seeking a strong technical leader who has worked in the semiconductor or systems industry with experience in post-silicon validation of server CPUs, enterprise class servers, and large-scale clusters. You enjoy developing talent and growing best in class teams. In addition, you are a change agent with a proven record of pushing the boundary of validation and driving validation innovation. You possess strong interpersonal skills and excellent communication skills. You thrive on collaboration and solving complex organization challenges.

THE ROLE:

You will be part of the Server Platform and Systems Engineering Validation team reporting to the Senior Director of Functional Validation team. You will get the opportunity to lead the Systems/Platform team as they collaborate with Silicon Designers/Architects, Firmware, Core Functional Validation, Software and Customer Engineering teams to bring our products to market. You will have the latitude to innovate and be a change leader. Our Server CPU business is the fastest growing within the company and in the computing industry at large. This will be a very visible role which will provide you an opportunity to grow your career and interact with AMD's senior leadership team.

Technical Leadership role responsible for leading various teams that own System Level validation and other validation functions for our next generation EPYC server CPU products. You will lead a team comprising of Principal Member of Technical Staff, Sr. Managers and other key technical leads The work will require interlock with other engineering and business. The role covers CPU post-si validation planning to silicon Bring-up through production. Role is a large cross-functional role requiring technical depth/breadth and strong leadership skills. In addition to test planning and execution, we are seeking a mature, seasoned leader with System level and debug experience to help elevate our test methodologies and ability to scale. If you like pushing the envelope of what is possible and collaborate across teams to raise the bar, you will fit into our future goals. We want people who have system knowledge and experience with highly complex Systems.

Preferred Experience:

• Extensive experience working in Silicon and System validation
• Strong knowledge of silicon/system validation methodologies
• Prior roles leading other managers and technical leaders
• Demonstrated strength in developing and growing technical teams
• Understanding of HW/FW/SW interaction and system-level design
• Understanding of test generators
• Using AI in their day to day activities including test plan/content development and debug throughput
• Strong communication and collaboration skills
• Demonstrated ability in “showing initiative” to get things done
• Excellent communication skills including presenting to senior executives

Academic Credentials:

• Bachelor’s Degree (BS) in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science or other relevant field
• Master’s Degree (MS) preferred

LOCATION:

Austin TX or Santa Clara CA

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.