Hybrid Data Center Test Solutions Architect

JobCubby; Austin, Northern (TX, KY); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

AMD is looking for a driven hardware validation engineer to partner with design, manufacturing, and quality teams to validate data center boards and ensure reliability across platforms.

In this role you will drive DFT integration, analyze test coverage, lead new hardware introductions, and develop diagnostic plans for hardware and software. Proficiency in Python or Perl and a solid understanding of high-speed bus protocols and PCB manufacturing are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical or Computer Engineering.
• Proficiency in Python or Perl.
• Strong analytical skills and experience with high-speed bus protocols.
• Solid understanding of PCB manufacturing and failure analysis.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with hardware design teams to integrate DFT features early and ensure board-level testability.
• Analyze test coverage metrics 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 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 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 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 product specifications, development plans & test plans.

Skills

Python

Perl

PCB manufacturing

Failure analysis

High-speed buses

Analytical thinking

Test automation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical/Computer Engineering

Job description

AMD is looking for a driven hardware validation engineer to partner with design, manufacturing, and quality teams to validate data center boards and ensure reliability across platforms.

In this role you will drive DFT integration, analyze test coverage, lead new hardware introductions, and develop diagnostic plans for hardware and software. Proficiency in Python or Perl and a solid understanding of high-speed bus protocols and PCB manufacturing are essential.