Lead Server CPU Validation Architect

AMD; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 180,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

AMD in Austin, TX is seeking a Server CPU Validation Architect to lead validation strategy for next-generation server platforms, influencing post-silicon validation and collaborating with design, product engineering, software, and hardware teams.

The role requires owning test plans, developing validation methodologies, and partnering to validate PCIe, CXL, and interconnects. Strong leadership, AI-driven automation, and executive-level communication are essential.

Qualifications

• Proficient in modern x86 CPU and server platform architectures.
• Experience in developing validation methodologies, infrastructure, and test plans.
• Experience with multiple silicon bring-ups and driving to production with strong debugging practices.
• Strong system-level and SoC debug skills.
• Proficient in programming/scripting (C/C++, Python).
• Working knowledge of Linux and Windows server OS.
• AI-first approach to solving problems and using AI for test planning, content, execution and debug.
• Strong analytical, communication, and cross-functional collaboration skills.
• Self-motivated with ability to drive results independently.

Responsibilities

• Drive CPU validation strategy, test planning, and execution across next-generation server platforms.
• Lead development of validation methodologies, tools, and frameworks to identify architectural, design, and manufacturing issues.
• Partner with technical leaders to validate technologies including PCIe, CXL, and coherent interconnects.
• Define large-scale validation and emulation strategies to maximize product quality and speed deployment.
• Drive automation requirements and AI-enabled solutions to improve validation efficiency, debug capabilities, and time-to-market.
• Serve as the technical leader for complex system-level debug spanning hardware and software.
• Champion innovation, process improvements, and best practices across the validation organization.

Skills

x86 CPU architecture

Validation methodologies

Silicon bring-ups

System-level debugging

Programming/Scripting (C/C++, Python)

Linux/Windows server

AI for test & debug

Analytical & cross-functional

Independent drive

Education

Bachelor’s in EE/CE/CS

Master’s preferred

Job description

AMD in Austin, TX is seeking a Server CPU Validation Architect to lead validation strategy for next-generation server platforms, influencing post-silicon validation and collaborating with design, product engineering, software, and hardware teams.

The role requires owning test plans, developing validation methodologies, and partnering to validate PCIe, CXL, and interconnects. Strong leadership, AI-driven automation, and executive-level communication are essential.