Senior Server Validation Engineer

Job Title

Senior Server Validation Engineer

Role Summary

Lead systems design and post-silicon validation engineer on server products (EPYC and AMD Instinct). The role focuses on post-silicon bring-up, validation, triage, and debug of SoC/platform hardware, firmware, and system-level issues.

You'll design and implement validation methodologies, develop tools and automation, and coordinate with cross-functional teams to deliver production-quality silicon.

Experience Level

Senior-level. Requires several years of post-silicon validation and system debug experience (senior/lead engineer responsibilities).

Responsibilities

Primary responsibilities include validation planning, debug, automation and cross-team coordination.

• Lead post-silicon validation, bring-up, triage and root-cause analysis for server SoC/platforms.
• Develop and improve validation tools, scripts and automation frameworks to increase execution efficiency and coverage.
• Debug issues across OS, firmware, silicon and platform hardware during validation and production phases.
• Create and execute test plans with multiple teams to ensure feature validation and schedule delivery.
• Use lab equipment and software/hardware modeling frameworks for complex debug efforts.
• Drive cross-functional communication with supporting technical teams to resolve findings and implement fixes.

Requirements

Must-have technical skills and experience; preferred items listed separately.

• Several years of experience in post-silicon validation involving OS, firmware, silicon and SoC/platform hardware debugging.
• Strong knowledge of system architecture, technical debug methodologies and validation strategy.
• Programming/scripting experience (examples: C/C++, Python, Perl, Ruby).
• Experience with common lab equipment (protocol/logic analyzers, oscilloscopes, etc.).
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills; excellent written and verbal communication.
• Self-starter able to independently drive tasks to completion.
• Not eligible for visa sponsorship (position restriction).

Nice-to-have:

• Experience with customer validation teams and server customer workflows.
• Experience using automation frameworks for test execution.

Education Requirements

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering or Computer Engineering.

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.