HSIO Validation Execution Engineer

Advanced Micro Devices; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Advanced Micro Devices in Austin, TX is seeking a technical leader to join their datacenter CPU and AI validation team. This role focuses on high-speed IO and contributes to the success of AMD’s products by developing and executing test plans for SoC features.

The ideal candidate will leverage extensive experience in server platform components and possess strong debugging skills. Excellent organizational skills and the ability to collaborate effectively across teams are essential.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in a relevant field.
• Strong understanding of Server platform components.
• Extensive experience with board/platform-level debug.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute test plans for SoC features.
• Collaborate with teams for root cause analysis in data-center environments.
• Improve post-silicon validation test strategy and methodology.

Skills

Expertise in high-speed IO

Strong debug skills

Networking and relationship-building

Programming/scripting languages (C/C++, Python, Perl)

Education

BSEE/CSE/CS with 8+ years or MSEE/CSE/CS with 6+ years

Tools

Protocol analyzers

Oscilloscopes

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.

THE ROLE

We are looking for a dynamic, energetic and passionate technical leader to join our growing datacenter CPU and AI post‑silicon validation team with expertise in high‑speed IO such as PCI Express, multi‑socket, and Networking to drive the system validation and debug of AI GPU systems. As a key contributor to the success of AMD’s product, you will be part of a leading team to drive and improve AMD’s abilities to deliver the highest quality, industry‑leading technologies to market. The Systems Design Engineering and validation team fosters and encourages continuous technical innovation to showcase successes as well as facilitate continuous career development.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Develop and execute feature enablement and validation test plans for SoC‑ and system‑level SoC features across AMD Server and AI products in high‑speed IO.
• Develop test content for both focus testing and system‑level stress testing of IO domain plus cross‑product stress testing.
• Exposure to functionally validating, regressing, executing and debugging Networking/IFoE/IB/UAL/Scale up/Scale out or related domains.
• Develop post‑silicon validation infrastructure (software, hardware, automation environment, and lab setup).
• Collaborate with partner organizations to provide root cause analysis for platform level, SoC logical, performance and BIOS/firmware issues in a data‑center environment.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams in developing tools to improve SoC validation and debug.
• Work with cross‑functional teams to improve post‑silicon validation test strategy, methodology, and process.

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE

• Deeper domain expertise in areas such as IO interfaces—PCIe, CXL, RAS, Power management to drive comprehensive system‑level test‑plan execution.
• Strong understanding of Server platform components, x86 or other complex CPU architectures. Proficiency with Linux and/or Microsoft Operating Systems is a plus.
• Experience developing validation test‑plans, execution and strong debug skills at SoC/Platform level.
• Participated in silicon bring‑up and debug, support to internal engineering teams.
• Familiarity with programming/scripting language (C/C++, Python, Perl, ...).
• Strong networking and relationship‑building skills, with the ability to drive effective decision‑making across various functions and levels within the organization.
• Extensive experience with common lab equipment, including protocol/logic analyzers, oscilloscopes, etc.
• Extensive experience with board/platform‑level debug, including delivery, sequencing, analysis, and optimization.
• Experience with handling and taking captures using oscilloscopes, protocol analyzers, and JTAG‑based debug tools.
• Excellent organizational skills and the ability to prioritize multiple workstreams and meet tight deadlines.
• Knowledge of pre‑silicon environments (Verification, Emulation, Virtual Bring‑Up) is a plus.

ACADEMIC CREDENTIALS

• BSEE/CSE/CS with 8+ years of experience or
• MSEE/CSE/CS with 6+ years of experience

LOCATION

Austin, TX

This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship.

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.

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This posting is for an existing vacancy.