Sr. Test Engineer

Job Title

Sr. Test Engineer

Role Summary

The Sr. Test Engineer contributes to electrical- and platform-level validation of server platforms. The role works with cross-functional teams to develop and execute test plans, verify functionality and electrical specifications, and ensure production readiness.

Primary activities include system-level test execution, software-stack and use-case testing, debugging and root-cause analysis, and collaborating on test automation and reporting.

Experience Level

Senior-level. The posting states no minimum years of experience required; a senior title indicates an expectation of substantial technical capability and independent problem solving.

Responsibilities

Key responsibilities include planning and executing validation activities and collaborating across engineering teams.

• Develop and execute electrical and platform-level test plans for server platforms.
• Verify product functionality, electrical specifications, and production requirements.
• Perform software-stack and use-case testing on Linux and Windows environments.
• Debug systems, perform root-cause analysis, and resolve hardware/software issues.
• Interact with architecture, design, platform, firmware, and system engineering teams.
• Create test specifications, requirements, strategies, and methodologies.
• Track, summarize, and report test results; contribute to automation of validation tasks.

Requirements

Required technical skills and experience. Experience may be demonstrated via coursework, internships, research, or work.

• Hardware and software verification experience.
• Familiarity with product development lifecycles.
• Strong experience with Unix/Linux environments.
• Scripting skills: Python, Bash, and PowerShell.
• Knowledge of GPU, SoC, or CPU architecture.
• Understanding of Linux and Windows internals.
• Experience with server systems.
• Software debugging on macOS, Linux, or Unix.
• Version control experience using Git.

Education Requirements

Master's degree (or foreign equivalent) in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field is required. Alternatively, a Bachelor's degree (or foreign equivalent) in those fields plus two years of progressive post-baccalaureate experience in the role or a closely related engineering role is acceptable. The posting allows equivalent experience gained via coursework, research, internships, or work.

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.