Principal Validation Architect - Data Center GPU

AMD; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 180,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

AMD in Austin, TX is seeking an experienced Validation Architect to shape validation strategy for AI/ML/HPC accelerators. You will work with architecture, design, product engineering, software and hardware teams to develop validation methodologies, automation, emulation strategies, and robust debug capabilities that enable silicon bring-up and high-quality products.

The ideal candidate combines architectural thinking with hands-on validation, capable of influencing technical direction and

Qualifications

• Deep understanding of GPU, SoC, and server platform architectures including post-silicon bring-up and system-level debug.
• Experience building validation architectures, methodologies and automation for complex semiconductor products.
• Proficiency in C/C++ and Python with familiarity in Linux and Windows server environments.
• Ability to influence technical direction and build cross-functional partnerships with engineers, architects and executives.
• Strong analytical, communication, and leadership skills with a drive for innovation.

Responsibilities

• Define and evolve AMD's validation strategy for AI/ML/HPC accelerators with scalable methodologies.
• Drive validation innovations across the product lifecycle for observability, debuggability, and automation.
• Provide architectural leadership for silicon and platform challenges and guide issue resolution.
• Collaborate with silicon architects to develop validation approaches for new technologies and memory systems.
• Champion AI-assisted validation workflows and data-driven quality across large-scale data centers.

Skills

C/C++

Python

Linux

Windows Server

Cross-functional leadership

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science

Master's degree preferred

Tools

Validation frameworks

Hardware emulation

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

Our Data Center GPU (DCGPU) Validation and Engineering team ensures the quality, reliability, security, and performance of AMD's industry-leading AI, ML, and HPC products. Working closely with architecture, design, product engineering, software, and hardware teams, we develop the validation methodologies, automation frameworks, emulation strategies, and debug capabilities that enable successful silicon bring-up, product readiness, and deliver exceptional customer quality. Validation Architects play a key role in shaping future products by driving design-for-validation requirements and advancing scalable validation solutions for increasingly complex AI and data center platforms.

The Person

We are seeking an experienced Validation Architect with deep expertise in GPU, SoC, and data center platform validation to help define the validation strategy for AMD's next-generation AI and HPC products. The ideal candidate combines strong architectural thinking with hands-on validation and debug experience, and has a proven ability to influence and technical direction across engineering organizations. Success in this role requires exceptional problem-solving, communication, and leadership skills, along with a passion for innovation, continuous improvement, and delivering world-class product quality.

Key Responsibilities

• Define and evolve AMD's validation strategy for next-generation AI, ML, and HPC accelerators, establishing scalable methodologies, coverage models, and validation frameworks that improve product quality and reduce time-to-market.
• Drive validation innovation across the product lifecycle, influencing observability, controllability, debuggability, emulation, and automation capabilities to enable more efficient validation and faster root-cause analysis.
• Provide architectural leadership for complex silicon and platform challenges, guiding resolution of issues involving coherency, memory subsystems, power management, security, PCIe, and HW/SW interactions while advancing debug methodologies and infrastructure.
• Partner with silicon architects and technical leaders across engineering organizations to develop validation approaches for emerging technologies, including advanced GPU architectures, HBM memory systems, coherent interconnects, and large-scale AI infrastructure.
• Champion the adoption of modern technologies and best practices, including AI-assisted validation workflows, at-scale validation environments, and data-driven quality methodologies that improve execution efficiency and product readiness.

Preferred Experience

• Deep understanding of modern GPU, SoC, and server platform architectures, including experience with post-silicon bring-up, validation, system-level debug, and AI/ML accelerator or large-scale data center platform validation.
• Proven experience developing validation architectures, methodologies, test strategies, automation frameworks, and infrastructure for complex semiconductor products.
• Strong expertise in silicon and system-level debug across hardware and software domains, with the ability to drive resolution of technically challenging issues.
• Proficiency in programming and scripting languages such as C/C++ and Python, along with working knowledge of Linux and Windows server environments.
• Demonstrated ability to influence technical direction, build cross-functional partnerships, and communicate effectively with stakeholders ranging from engineers and architects to senior executives.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills with a passion for innovation, technical excellence, and continuous improvement.

ACADEMIC CREDENTIALS

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

LOCATION

Austin, TX

This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship.

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This posting is for an existing vacancy.