Senior Datacenter Test & Automation Engineer

Advanced Micro Devices; Austin, Northern (TX, KY); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) in Austin, TX is seeking a Senior Product Development Engineer focused on manufacturing test solutions and automation for datacenter GPUs. You will work in cross-functional teams to deliver AI, ML, and HPC products, with emphasis on test strategy, validation, and diagnostics.

The candidate should have strong Linux, Python, and hardware validation experience, plus leadership and collaboration across distributed teams.

Qualifications

• BS Degree in Computer Engineering or Electrical Engineering (MS preferred).
• Experience with manufacturing test programs at platform level.
• 3+ years of experience with Board or System products.
• Background with Python programming and Bash scripting.
• Excellent problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and effective communication.
• 3 years of experience developing tests, patterns/vectors, timing, and diagnostics on Automated Test Equipment.
• Debug experience in hardware, software, device, and/or manufacturing domains.
• Experience with a scripting language (Perl, Ruby, shell script, or similar).
• Experience with Linux or Unix Operating Systems.
• Experience with XP, Agile, Scrum, or Kanban as Scrum Master or Product Owner.
• Experience with revision control (Git, SVN, CVS, RCS or similar).
• Experience with C++, Java, C, or C#.
• Solid knowledge of IPMI, PCIe, BMC, and Thermal Solutions.
• Good communication skills and the ability to work with geographically distributed product engineering teams.

Responsibilities

• Develop test strategy for new product features including test fixtures, equipment and diagnostic software.
• Review and provide feedback for DFT in early design stages.
• Debug complex hardware and software issues during build phases.
• Contribute to automated diagnostic generation and validation infrastructure.
• Define manufacturing hardware test solutions for Board and System product segments.
• Support development of test content and solutions in Python.
• Investigate and introduce new manufacturing test technology to improve production efficiency.
• Identify and plan product improvement activities to reduce cost and improve yield.
• Solve complex, novel and non-recurring problems and lead changes to processes/methods.
• Contribute to automated diag generation and validation infrastructure.
• Review and provide feedback for DFT in early design stages.
• May provide technical supervision or mentoring junior engineers.
• Influence others as a technical leader.
• Develop and maintain relationships with other departments.

Skills

Python programming

Linux

C/C++ development

Hardware validation

Agile/Scrum

Education

BS in Computer Engineering

MS preferred

Tools

Git

UNIX/Linux

Automated Test Equipment

Job description

Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) in Austin, TX is seeking a Senior Product Development Engineer focused on manufacturing test solutions and automation for datacenter GPUs. You will work in cross-functional teams to deliver AI, ML, and HPC products, with emphasis on test strategy, validation, and diagnostics.

The candidate should have strong Linux, Python, and hardware validation experience, plus leadership and collaboration across distributed teams.