Post Silicon Validation Manager

Job Title

Post Silicon Validation Manager

Role Summary

Lead a post-silicon validation team within AMD's NBIO organization to plan, execute, and improve IP silicon validation, debugging, and production release processes. Work with senior technical and program leadership to ensure on-time delivery and high quality of IP and system-level silicon.

The role combines people management, cross-functional coordination, and hands-on oversight of post-silicon debug infrastructure, test execution, and issue resolution across distributed teams.

Experience Level

Senior-level (Manager). Management or technical leadership experience is expected; specific years of experience were not stated.

Responsibilities

Own planning, execution, and delivery of post-silicon validation and debug for IP and platform releases.

• Manage and mentor a team of engineers; assign work, monitor workload and progress.
• Define IP validation plans, deliverables, milestones, and metrics.
• Deploy and maintain post-silicon debug infrastructure: hardware, software, automation, and lab setups.
• Coordinate schedules and execution with Debug, Platform, Firmware, ATE, and peer validation teams.
• Drive technical discussions to resolve issues and implement technical initiatives.
• Track execution and debug progress; provide status and issue reports to program leadership.
• Implement change control, issue management, and continuous improvement processes; capture lessons learned.
• Operate effectively in a high-demand, fast-paced environment with concurrent projects.

Requirements

Key skills and experience expected. Items under "Education Requirements" have been moved to the Education section below.

• Must-have: Management or technical leadership experience with demonstrated ability to deliver multi-project programs.
• Must-have: Hands-on experience with post-silicon bring-up, system/IP level debug, and validation execution.
• Experience deploying or working with debug infrastructure, lab automation, and test environments.
• Knowledge of computer hardware architecture (CPU/APU, x86, PCIe, memory, bus logic) and software/firmware interactions (drivers, BIOS, firmware usage).
• Familiarity with high-speed I/O technologies and protocols and test-plan/test-development processes.
• Strong organizational and communication skills; experience working with distributed teams and cross-functional stakeholders.
• Ability to drive continuous improvement and manage change control and issue tracking systems.
• Nice-to-have: IP or SoC design/validation background and familiarity with common collaboration and ticketing tools.

Education Requirements

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent technical degree; equivalent practical experience also acceptable.

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.