IP Post-Silicon Validation Lead

Job Title

IP Post-Silicon Validation Lead

Role Summary

Lead planning, execution, and debug of post-silicon validation for multiple IP blocks within AMD SoC programs (APU, CPU, Compute and Discrete Graphics).

Join the NBIO team to define validation strategy, align firmware/BIOS/software, drive cross-functional technical resolution, and improve validation tools and methodologies.

Experience Level

Senior-level (Lead). No explicit years of experience stated.

Responsibilities

Key responsibilities include driving IP validation across pre-silicon and post-silicon phases, coordinating with architects and software teams, and improving validation capabilities.

• Define, document, execute, and report functional test plans and end-to-end validation strategies for assigned IPs.
• Plan and perform post-silicon bring-up, system validation, and production debug.
• Ensure firmware, BIOS, and software alignment to enable features and optimize performance and power.
• Drive pre-silicon "shift-left" activities with design verification, emulation, diagnostics, and modeling teams.
• Lead cross-functional technical discussions to identify risks and implement architectural or procedural solutions.
• Develop and drive tools, scripts, and automation to improve validation throughput and debug efficiency.
• Support customer platform issues and collaborate with customer engineering teams as required.
• Mentor and guide engineers and contribute to team technical development.

Requirements

Must-have technical skills and traits. Education requirements are listed separately below.

• Extensive experience in post-silicon validation and ASIC debug methodologies.
• Strong foundation in system and SoC architecture (CPU/GPU, memory subsystem, fabrics, high-speed I/O, clocks/resets, virtualization, security).
• Experience with digital logic design and verification.
• Board/platform-level debug experience including power/clock delivery and sequencing.
• Proficiency with scripting for automation (e.g., Python, Ruby).
• Hands-on experience with lab equipment: logic analyzers, protocol analyzers, oscilloscopes, etc.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and cross-team collaboration skills; leadership and mentoring experience.
• Self-starter able to independently drive tasks to completion.

Education Requirements

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