Product Development Engineer, System Level Test (SLT)

AMD; Austin (TX); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

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Job summary

AMD is seeking a System Level Test (SLT) Product Development Engineer to advance production-ready SLT solutions for next-generation embedded processors powering automotive, robotics, industrial and more. You will collaborate with Product Eng, Diagnostics, BIOS, Software, Quality and Manufacturing teams worldwide to bring new products from concept to high-volume production.

You will drive test coverage, yield, cost and test time improvements, while mentoring junior engineers and shaping

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical/Computer/Electronics Engineering or related field.
• Experience in SLT, system validation or x86‑based platforms.
• Experience in NPI environments and platform bring‑up.
• Knowledge of Linux/Unix/Windows, BIOS/firmware, and drivers.
• Programming/scripting in Python, C/C++, Java, Perl or Ruby.
• Familiarity with Git and OSATs/Manufacturing processes.

Responsibilities

• Develop, validate, and optimize SLT solutions for AMD embedded processors.
• Drive test coverage, quality, yield, cost and test time improvements throughout the product lifecycle.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to define SLT strategy, test content, diagnostics, and characterization requirements.
• Lead pre‑silicon and post‑silicon test bring‑up activities and production readiness.
• Perform silicon characterization across process, voltage, and temperature conditions.
• Debug product and test infrastructure issues spanning hardware, software, diagnostics, and platform components.
• Investigate yield and quality issues, perform root cause analysis, and drive corrective actions.
• Support production releases, test program correlation, and manufacturing ramp activities.
• Partner with OSATs and global manufacturing teams to deploy and sustain production test solutions.
• Leverage test data and analytics to improve product quality and diagnostic effectiveness.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on yield, quality, and operational efficiency.
• Mentor junior engineers and provide technical leadership on critical projects.

Skills

SLT

System validation

x86 platforms

NPI experience

Linux

Python

C/C++

BIOS/firmware knowledge

Git

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Electronics Engineering, or related field

Tools

Git

Job description

WHAT YOU DO AT AMD CHANGES EVERYTHING

At AMD, our mission is to build great products that accelerate next-generation computing experiences—from AI and data centers, to PCs, gaming and embedded systems. Grounded in a culture of innovation and collaboration, we believe real progress comes from bold ideas, human ingenuity and a shared passion to create something extraordinary. When you join AMD, you’ll discover the real differentiator is our culture. We push the limits of innovation to solve the world’s most important challenges—striving for execution excellence, while being direct, humble, collaborative, and inclusive of diverse perspectives. Join us as we shape the future of AI and beyond. Together, we advance your career.

THE ROLE

AMD's Embedded Business Unit is seeking a System Level Test (SLT) Product Development Engineer to join our growing Product and Test Engineering team. In this role, you will develop and drive production‑ready SLT solutions for next‑generation embedded processors powering automotive, robotics, industrial, networking, storage, aerospace, and defense applications.

You will play a critical role in bringing new products from concept to high‑volume manufacturing, partnering with Product Engineering, Diagnostics, BIOS, Software, Quality, Reliability, and Manufacturing teams worldwide. Your work will directly influence product quality, yield, test coverage, and cost, while helping AMD deliver industry‑leading technology to market.

This is an exciting opportunity to work on cutting‑edge processor technologies, solve complex system‑level challenges, and make a measurable impact across the product lifecycle.

THE PERSON

You are a highly motivated engineer who enjoys solving challenging technical problems across hardware, software, firmware, and manufacturing environments. You thrive in fast‑paced NPI development, take ownership of results, and work effectively with cross‑functional teams to drive products from development into production.

You combine strong debugging and analytical skills with excellent communication and collaboration abilities. You are passionate about product quality, continuous improvement, and delivering innovative test solutions that scale globally.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Develop, validate, and optimize System Level Test (SLT) solutions for AMD embedded processors.
• Drive test coverage, quality, yield, cost, and test time improvements throughout the product lifecycle.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to define SLT strategy, test content, diagnostics, and characterization requirements.
• Lead pre‑silicon and post‑silicon test bring‑up activities, including test flow integration, hardware checkout, and production readiness.
• Perform silicon characterization across process, voltage, and temperature conditions.
• Debug product and test infrastructure issues spanning hardware, software, diagnostics, and platform components.
• Investigate yield and quality issues, perform root cause analysis, and drive corrective actions.
• Support production releases, test program correlation, and manufacturing ramp activities.
• Partner with OSATs and global manufacturing teams to deploy and sustain production test solutions.
• Leverage test data and analytics to improve product quality, diagnostic effectiveness, and upstream test coverage.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on yield, quality, and operational efficiency.
• Mentor junior engineers and provide technical leadership on critical projects.

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE

• Strong expertise in System Level Test (SLT), system validation, or x86‑based platform architectures.
• Experience developing and debugging SLT test programs, test flows, diagnostics, and characterization plans in an NPI environment.
• Knowledge of silicon characterization, yield analysis, and failure diagnosis methodologies.
• Experience with platform bring‑up, hardware validation, and system‑level debugging.
• Familiarity with IC test methodologies and ASIC product development.
• Working knowledge of BIOS, firmware, operating system kernels, and device drivers.
• Experience using Linux, Unix, and Windows environments.
• Programming or scripting experience in languages such as Python, C/C++, Java, Perl, or Ruby.
• Familiarity with Git or other version control systems.
• Experience working with manufacturing partners and OSATs is a plus.
• RMA debug experience is a plus.

ACADEMIC CREDENTIALS

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Electronics Engineering, or a related technical discipline preferred.

This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship.

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AMD does not accept unsolicited resumes from headhunters, recruitment agencies, or fee‑based recruitment services. AMD and its subsidiaries are equal opportunity, inclusive employers and will consider all applicants without regard to age, ancestry, color, marital status, medical condition, mental or physical disability, national origin, race, religion, political and/or third‑party affiliation, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We encourage applications from all qualified candidates and will accommodate applicants’ needs under the respective laws throughout all stages of the recruitment and selection process.

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This posting is for an existing vacancy.