Senior Post-Silicon Validation Engineer (Debug & Automation)

AMD; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 140,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

AMD is seeking a Staff Systems Design Engineer in Austin, TX to drive post-silicon validation for EPYC and AMD Instinct products. You will champion scalable hardware/firmware solutions, conduct root-cause analysis, and support triage in post-silicon stages.

The role emphasizes hands-on debugging, automation, and cross-team coordination to deliver high-quality, industry-leading technologies with strong customer-focused outcomes.

Qualifications

• Post-silicon validation experience debugging OS, firmware, silicon, SoC/Platform HW.
• Strong knowledge of system architecture, debugging and validation strategy.
• Programming/scripting in C/C++, Perl, Ruby, Python.
• Experience with lab equipment including protocol/logic analyzers and oscilloscopes.
• Self-starter with clear written and verbal communication.

Responsibilities

• Drive technical innovation to improve AMD’s validation capabilities, including tool and script development and cross-functional collaboration.
• Debug issues found during bring-up, validation, and production phases of SOC programs.
• Create test plans with multiple teams and ensure features are validated and optimized on time.
• Collaborate with supporting technical teams to streamline workflows.
• Engage in software/hardware modeling frameworks and automation.
• Lead complex debug efforts for silicon findings to identify root cause and resolution.

Skills

Post-silicon validation

C/C++

Perl

Ruby

Python

Debugging

Communication

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's or Master’s degree in electrical or computer engineering

Tools

Oscilloscopes

Logic analyzers

Automation frameworks

Job description

AMD is seeking a Staff Systems Design Engineer in Austin, TX to drive post-silicon validation for EPYC and AMD Instinct products. You will champion scalable hardware/firmware solutions, conduct root-cause analysis, and support triage in post-silicon stages.

The role emphasizes hands-on debugging, automation, and cross-team coordination to deliver high-quality, industry-leading technologies with strong customer-focused outcomes.