Cores Post-Silicon Validation Engineer

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VALIDATION SYSTEMS DESIGN ENGINEER  

THE ROLE:

The Cores Post-Silicon Validation Engineer will perform hands-on system level debug to isolate system level failures to a specific IP or domain. Exposure begins at the architecture level, working with pre-silicon teams to maximize pre-silicon coverage, post-silicon bring-up and enablement, and engagement through production and working with customer facing teams for best adoption. You will work in a dynamic environment, directly with the product, tools, motherboards, and BIOS/OS.

As a key contributor to the success of AMD’s server roadmap, you will be part of a high performing team driving the delivery of high quality, industry leading processors to market. The Server platform validation team fosters and encourages continuous technical innovation to showcase successes as well as facilitate continuous career development.

THE PERSON:

The AMD Server platform validation team is looking for a dynamic, energetic Cores Post-Silicon Validation engineer to join our growing team focused on the Zen CPU.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Isolate generic system level failures into a more focused area of the platform or CPU
• Drive debug and resolution of Zen CPU validation issues across silicon, firmware/BIOS, and coordinating with memory partners as needed
• Devise validation strategy from pre-silicon through customer adoption working across architecture, silicon design, firmware, validation, and debug teams
• Proactively participating in project planning, developing, and maintaining schedules, managing dependencies, and ensuring quality of deliverables at committed milestones.
• Generates/Maintains regular status representing the Server Validation team in program meetings providing status to program management

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE:

• Hands-on experience performing post-silicon validation and/or system level debug
• Good understanding of RTL, logic design and digital circuits
• Laboratory experience, including hands-on use of equipment: oscilloscope, logic analyzer, etc.
• Developing validation testplans
• Coding in a high-level language for example: C/C /Python
• x86 instruction set experience is a plus
• Experience in Linux OS
• Good written and oral communication skills
• Strong analytical/problem solving skills, ability to learn quickly, and pronounced attention to detail.
• Self-motivated, a good team player

ACADEMIC CREDENTIALS:

• BS/MS/PhD in Electrical or Computer Engineering with multiple years of relevant experience

LOCATION:

Austin, TX

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At AMD, your base pay is one part of your total rewards package.  Your base pay will depend on where your skills, qualifications, experience, and location fit into the hiring range for the position. You may be eligible for incentives based upon your role such as either an annual bonus or sales incentive. Many AMD employees have the opportunity to own shares of AMD stock, as well as a discount when purchasing AMD stock if voluntarily participating in AMD’s Employee Stock Purchase Plan. You’ll also be eligible for competitive benefits described in more detail here.

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