Post-Silicon Memory Subsystem Validation Engineer

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

Job summary

AMD is seeking a Memory Subsystem Post-Silicon Validation Engineer in Austin, TX. You will validate DDR and related memory subsystems, perform bring-up, and debug complex hardware/software issues in a fast-moving lab environment.

The role emphasizes hands-on validation, cross-functional teamwork, and delivering high-quality results on time. A strong background in memory validation and lab testing is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field.
• Experience with DDR/LPDDR memory subsystems in post-silicon validation.
• Ability to perform root-cause analysis and reproduce failures.
• Strong lab and measurement skills with memory test equipment.
• Customer-facing issue resolution and cross-functional collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Ramp quickly on the product, project, lab environment, and active validation priorities.
• Drive customer-facing technical issue resolution and contribute to customer satisfaction.
• Execute post-silicon memory-subsystem validation and first-silicon bring-up activities.
• Isolate issues across hardware, firmware, software, platform, and memory interfaces using disciplined debug methods and lab equipment.
• Perform root-cause analysis, reproduce failures, verify corrective actions, and communicate results clearly.
• Own defined validation and debug deliverables, including coordination with cross-functional partner teams.
• Deliver commitments on time and with high quality while expanding technical breadth over time.

Skills

DDR memory

Post-silicon validation

Root-cause debugging

Lab equipment

Memory bring-up

Education

EE/CE degree

Tools

Debug tools

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.

Whether you’re designing next-gen 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

The AMD Client and Graphics team is looking to hire a Memory Subsystem Post-Silicon Validation Engineer. You will work hands-on in a collaborative lab environment to bring up first silicon, validate DDR and related memory subsystems, isolate complex hardware and software issues, and confirm robust fixes. You will partner broadly with design, firmware, software, platform, and customer-facing teams while building deep technical breadth across cutting-edge memory technologies.

The Person

The successful person is customer-oriented, curious, accountable, and comfortable working hands-on in a fast-moving lab. They communicate technical findings clearly, collaborate effectively across disciplines, approach ambiguous problems with structure, learn quickly, and consistently deliver high-quality commitments on time.

Key Responsibilities

• Ramp quickly on the product, project, lab environment, and active validation priorities.
• Drive customer-facing technical issue resolution and contribute to customer satisfaction.
• Execute post-silicon memory-subsystem validation and first-silicon bring-up activities.
• Isolate issues across hardware, firmware, software, platform, and memory interfaces using disciplined debug methods and lab equipment.
• Perform root-cause analysis, reproduce failures, verify corrective actions, and communicate results clearly.
• Own defined validation and debug deliverables, including coordination with cross-functional partner teams.
• Deliver commitments on time and with high quality while expanding technical breadth over time.

Preferred Experience

• Strong expertise in DDR and memory systems, with post-silicon memory-validation experience.
• Experience with first-silicon bring-up in a laboratory environment.
• Demonstrated root-cause debug skills and experience verifying fixes.
• Ability to isolate issues across hardware and software boundaries.
• Familiarity with laboratory tools and equipment used for silicon and platform debug.
• Pre-silicon validation experience.
• Customer-facing technical issue resolution and cross-functional collaboration experience.
• LPDDR5x or DDR5 memory exposure is desirable.
• Experience applying AI or automation responsibly and securely to improve engineering productivity is beneficial.

Academic Credentials

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related technical field is preferred.

Location

Austin, TX preferred; Markham, Ontario, Canada may be considered

This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship.

Benefits offered are described: AMD benefits at a glance.

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