What you do at AMD changes everything 
 

At AMD, we push the boundaries of what is possible.  We believe in changing the world for the better by driving innovation in high-performance computing, graphics, and visualization technologies – building blocks for gaming, immersive platforms, and the data center. 
 

Developing great technology takes more than talent: it takes amazing people who understand collaboration, respect, and who will go the “extra mile” to achieve unthinkable results.  It takes people who have the passion and desire to disrupt the status quo, push boundaries, deliver innovation, and change the world.   If you have this type of passion, we invite you to take a look at the opportunities available to come join our team.
 

Senior System Design Engineer (system integration, regression and release management)

THE ROLE:

Our team plays a major role in architecting and shaping every graphics board offered by AMD.

As part of the Datacenter GPU Validation team, you will be developing and leveraging fully automated test cases to ensure enablement of GPU features as well as for detecting software, hardware, or platform bugs.

You will work across diverse groups spanning firmware, driver, debug, automation infrastructure and specialized IP teams to help root cause and resolve issues encountered along the way.

If you enjoy both software and hardware exposure, this role can be a good fit for you!

THE PERSON:

Experienced debug or validation engineer with a background in GPU/CPU SOCs or embedded products

Linux power user and strong Python developer

Enjoys new challenges and quickly adapts to change in a fast-moving environment

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Support, design and develop in-house system integration and/or regression infrastructure and test cases used for GPU/CPU validation

Develop deep understanding of upcoming AMD SOCs, IPs and programming libraries to enable framework and create automated hardware test cases

Debug hardware and software components of the SoC by working with Silicon/IP design teams, key architects, software, and hardware validation teams

Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive strategic process improvements

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE:

Knowledge in hardware programming, bring up and test methodology

Software and hardware debugging skills, especially in Linux environment

Working experience with CI/CD or similar test frameworks

Hands on software development, programming, debugging and test automation experience

Strong Python scripting experience and OO design

Knowledge in other languages is an asset

Demonstrated understanding of PC Platform Architecture, with hands-on experience in assembling PCs from components, set-up, configuration etc

Familiar with source controls systems like Perforce, SVN and Git

Good communication skills and ability & desire to work as a great teammate

LOCATION:

Austin Texas

AMD is a government contractor and subcontractor. As required by Executive Order, our US employees are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 regardless of the employee’s work location or work arrangement (e.g., telework, remote work, etc.), subject to such exceptions as required by law. If selected, you will be required to be vaccinated against COVID-19 and submit documentation of proof of vaccination by December 8, 2021. AMD will provide additional information regarding what information or documentation will be needed and how you can request an exception from this requirement if you have a need for a religious and/or medical accommodation.