HSIO Validation Engineer - Data Center GPU

Job Title

HSIO Validation Engineer - Data Center GPU

Role Summary

Work in the Data Center GPU Group on High Speed IO interfaces (e.g., PCIe, AMD Infinity Fabric) across pre-silicon readiness, post-silicon bring-up and validation, device interoperability, and customer deployment. Focus areas include digital IP controllers, link protocols, HSIO performance, and RAS.

Role is based in Austin, TX with a hybrid schedule. This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship.

Experience Level

Mid-level. No specific years of experience were listed.

Responsibilities

Primary responsibilities include developing validation tests, debugging HSIO links, and delivering program milestones and customer deliverables.

• Develop functional validation procedures for PCIe Gen5 interfaces (or similar).
• Perform hands-on debug of PCIe state machines, LTSSM issues, logic analyzers, and exercisers.
• Test and characterize HSIO performance and power features; produce metrics for stress and effectiveness.
• Develop and maintain automation using Python.
• Implement improvements to reduce time-to-quality and time-to-root-cause.
• Collaborate with external partners and customers on tools development and interoperability debug.
• Produce technical reports to communicate program status and drive to meet milestones.

Requirements

Must-have skills and preferred qualifications are listed below.

• Deep expertise in HSIO link controllers, protocol behavior, traffic, and device interoperability.
• Comfortable working in Linux-based environments for data center products.
• Strong debugging and analytical skills for test creation and root-cause analysis.
• Proficient in Python for automation and test development.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills; self-starter capable of driving tasks to completion.
• Preferred: experience with PCIe Gen5 protocol, performance, and power features.
• Preferred: experience with SoC digital logic design for link controllers and traffic arbitration.
• Preferred: experience with system error handling and RAS for HSIO.
• Preferred: experience with interoperability testing across roots, endpoints, switches, re-timers, and related devices.
• Preferred: experience in the data center industry.

Education Requirements

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field.

About the Company

Company: Advanced Micro Devices

Headquarters: Sunnyvale, California, USA

Advanced Micro Devices, or AMD, is a global semiconductor company that designs and manufactures microprocessors, graphics processors, and related technologies for a variety of computing devices. Known for pushing the boundaries of innovation, AMD's mission is to deliver high-performance computing solutions for AI, data centers, gaming, and embedded applications. They foster a collaborative, inclusive culture focused on creativity and problem-solving, aiming to drive progress and excellence in technology.