Manager Sys/Test Validation Eng.

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

Job summary

AMD in Austin seeks a System Test Engineering Manager to lead a team responsible for defining and executing system-level test strategies for next‑gen accelerator products from development through manufacturing. You will mentor engineers, drive coverage and quality, and partner with design, operations, and business groups to meet schedules and customer expectations.

The role combines technical leadership with people management in a fast‑paced product development environment, requiring strong

Qualifications

• Requires experience leading system test or validation teams in semiconductor product development.
• Strong background in GPU, accelerator, or complex SoC products.
• Experience with pre-silicon planning and post-silicon validation.
• Proven people management including hiring, mentoring, and performance development.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a team of system test engineers across product development.
• Define system-level test strategies from pre-silicon to high-volume manufacturing.
• Drive test coverage, validation readiness, and quality metrics.
• Partner with Design, Product Engineering, Operations, Supply Chain, and Customer Engineering teams.
• Oversee planning and execution of system test deliverables, schedules, and resources.
• Identify risks and drive mitigation and escalation as needed.
• Communicate status and recommendations to senior leadership.
• Collaborate with globally distributed teams across regions.
• Champion continuous improvement in test methodologies and tools.

Skills

System Test Engineering

Leadership

People Management

Cross-functional collaboration

Stakeholder communication

Job description

ADVANCE YOUR CAREER. ADVANCE THE WORLD.

At AMD, we believe technology has the power to solve the world's most important challenges. From advancing healthcare and scientific discovery to powering AI and the technologies people rely on every day, innovation at AMD is shaping the future.

At AMD, we believe technology has the power to solve the world's most important challenges. From advancing healthcare and scientific discovery to powering AI and the technologies people rely on every day, innovation at AMD is shaping the future.

Whether you're designing next-generation processors, enabling AI breakthroughs, or bringing leading edge products to market, every role at AMD contributes to something bigger - technology that moves the world forward. Join us and, together, we'll advance your career.

The Role

As a System Test Engineering Manager within the Product Development Group, you will lead system test engineering efforts that enable AMD's next-generation accelerator products from early development through high-volume manufacturing. This role is responsible for defining system-level test strategy, driving execution across lab, manufacturing, and customer environments, and ensuring robust coverage for functionality, compatibility, and reliability.

You will manage and mentor a team of system test engineers while working cross-functionally with design, product engineering, operations, and business partners to ensure products meet quality, schedule, and customer expectations. This role combines technical leadership, people management, and strong execution ownership in a fast-paced product development environment.

The Person

You are a collaborative and results-driven engineering leader with a strong background in system test and product development. You balance technical depth with people leadership, are comfortable guiding teams through complex and ambiguous challenges, and communicate effectively with stakeholders at all levels. You take ownership, proactively remove obstacles, and are motivated by delivering high-quality products to market through strong team execution.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a team of system test engineers supporting Instinct accelerator product development
• Define and execute system-level test strategies spanning pre-silicon planning, post-silicon bring-up, customer samples, and high-volume manufacturing
• Drive alignment on test coverage, validation readiness, and quality metrics across lab, manufacturing, and customer environments
• Partner cross-functionally with Design, Product Engineering, Operations, Supply Chain, Business, and Customer Engineering teams
• Oversee planning and execution for system test deliverables, schedules, and resource allocation
• Identify technical, schedule, and quality risks; drive mitigation plans and escalation as needed
• Communicate program and execution status, risks, and recommendations to senior and executive leadership
• Collaborate closely with globally distributed teams, including Asia-based engineering and operations organizations
• Champion continuous improvement in test methodologies, tools, processes, and team execution

Preferred Experience

• Experience leading system test or validation teams in semiconductor product development
• Strong background supporting GPU, accelerator, or complex SoC-based products
• Experience with pre-silicon planning, post-silicon validation, customer sampling, and manufacturing readiness
• Proven people management experience, including hiring, mentoring, and performance development
• Experience working in complex, cross-functional, and geographically distributed engineering environments
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including presenting status and recommendations to senior or