PCIe/CXL High-Speed IO Validation Engineer

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

Job summary

AMD is seeking an experienced Validation Engineer to join its datacenter CPU post-silicon validation team in Austin and Santa Clara. The role focuses on high-speed IO validation, including PCIe Gen5/6+ and CXL, across multi-socket and inter-die interfaces, with strong emphasis on test plan development and validation infrastructure.

You will work with cross-functional teams to enhance post-silicon validation strategies, debug complex issues, and drive quality in AMD Server products.

Qualifications

• BSEE/CSE/CS or MSEE/CSE/CS with 5+–7+ years of experience.
• Experience validating high-speed IO interfaces and SoC features.
• Familiarity with test plans, validation methodologies, and lab infrastructure.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute feature enablement and validation plans for SoC and system-level IO features across AMD Server products.
• Create test content for focus and system-level IO stress testing.
• Build post-silicon validation infrastructure (software, hardware, automation, lab setup).
• Test interactions between SoC features using validation infrastructure.
• Perform root-cause analysis for SoC issues and drive debugging.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to improve validation tools and processes.
• Contribute to validation strategy and methodology improvements.

Skills

high-speed IO

PCIe Gen5/6+

CXL

UCIe

SoC validation

Python

C/C++

Linux

Education

BSEE/CSE/CS

MSEE/CSE/CS

Tools

Logic analyzers

Oscilloscopes

Job description

AMD is seeking an experienced Validation Engineer to join its datacenter CPU post-silicon validation team in Austin and Santa Clara. The role focuses on high-speed IO validation, including PCIe Gen5/6+ and CXL, across multi-socket and inter-die interfaces, with strong emphasis on test plan development and validation infrastructure.

You will work with cross-functional teams to enhance post-silicon validation strategies, debug complex issues, and drive quality in AMD Server products.