HSIO Validation Engineer - Data Center GPU

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

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Job summary

AMD in Austin, TX is seeking an HSIO Validation Engineer to validate PCIe Gen5 interfaces and HSIO links. You will work across pre- and post-silicon validation, device interoperability, and customer deployment within the Data Center GPU Group.

You will develop test procedures, debug with state machines and analyzers, and create automation in Python while collaborating with partners. A strong background in HSIO and PCIe is essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelors or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering (or equivalent).
• Strong coding skills in Python and test automation.
• Experience debugging high-speed IO interfaces and PCIe protocols.

Responsibilities

• Develop test procedures for Functional Validation of PCIe Gen5 interface.
• Hands-on debug with PCIe state machines, logic analyzers, exercisers, and LTSSM issues.
• Develop automation in Python to improve validation efficiency.
• Engage with external partners for tools development and debugging.
• Communicate program status through technical reporting.
• Drive milestones and customer deliverables.

Skills

PCIe Gen5

Python

Debugging

Test Automation

Education

Electrical Engineering degree

Tools

Logic Analyzers

Job description

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THE ROLE:

The Data Center GPU Group is looking for an HSIO Validation Engineer. You will work on High Speed IO (HSIO) interfaces that are crucial to enabling AI-driven processing demands, such as PCIe and AMD Infinity Fabric. As an HSIO Validation Engineer, you will cover digital IP controllers and link protocols, HSIO performance, and RAS. The scope of work spans all product life-cycle phases, defined as: pre-silicon readiness, post-silicon bring-up and validation, device interoperability, and customer high volume deployment. You will have opportunities to build capabilities in test creation, automation, and debug. Our team fosters continuous innovation and is committed to nurturing your career growth.

THE PERSON:

You are a driven HSIO Validation Engineer with a passion for pushing boundaries in the pursuit of finding bugs. You should be very comfortable deep diving into HSIO link controllers, protocol, traffic, and device interoperability. Complete comfort operating in Linux-based environments is required for data center products.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Develop test procedures for Functional Validation of PCIe Gen5 interface (or similar).
• Hands‑on debug with PCIe state machines, logic analyzers, exercisers, and LTSSM issues.
• Hands‑on experience with testing HSIO performance and power features.
• Metrics driven validation and test characterization for stress and effectiveness.
• Develop automation in Python.
• Implement improvements towards time-to-quality and time-to-root-cause.
• Engage with external partners and customers for tools development and debug.
• Technical reporting to communicate program status.
• Drive to meet program milestones and customer deliverables.

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE:

• Experience with PCIe Gen5 Protocol, Performance, and Power features.
• Experience with SOC digital logic design for link controllers and traffic arbitration.
• Experience with system error handling and management (RAS) for HSIO.
• Experience with HSIO interoperability testing between root, end point, switches, re‑timers, and other devices.
• Strong coding skills (Python).
• Must have strong analytical skills for test creation and debug.
• Must have strong communication and collaboration skills.
• Must be a self‑starter and be able to independently drive tasks to completion.
• Experience in Data Center Industry a valuable asset.

ACADEMIC CREDENTIALS:

Bachelors or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering (or equivalent field)

LOCATION:

Austin, TX

This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship.

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