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.
 

Diagnostic Framework Engineer - Austin
 

THE ROLE

This position is crucial to the success of AMD’s Product Road Map and will be focused on providing critical diagnostics for the next generation of our flagship products.

THE PERSON
 

• Motivated, self-starter who can work both independently and collaboratively in groundbreaking, fast pace environment
• Creative problem solver
• Excellent technical communication, interpersonal and leadership skills
• Enjoys working with global AMD teams across multiple continents
  
  KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
   

• Develop and maintain Diagnostic software framework (The Linux driver utilized by CPU and GPU diagnostic software developers to write tests to verify AMD IPs on silicon).
• Collaborate with AMD software organizations to co-develop common features to initialize and configure AMD Device and verify them in diagnostic environment
• Verify Diagnostic framework on emulation, Simulation and silicon
• Collaborate with ASIC design team/SoC architecture to implement necessary features to enable diagnostic teams to write effective diagnostic tests.
• Participating in AMD’s broader debug and diagnostic efforts to root cause silicon or design issues
   
  Preferred Experience
   

• Extensive experience in C, C++, and script languages
• Demonstrated experience in software & semiconductor industry
• Producing quality software (architecture and development)
• Excellent knowledge of x86 architecture with an emphasis on hardware interfaces
• Deep knowledge of Operating System Architectures (Linux & Windows)
• Proficient with compiler toolchains, debug tools, and build environments
• Broad debug experience with JTAG and/or GDB to identify critical software bugs
• Linux/Windows kernel and device driver development
• Software performance analysis, optimization and low-level programming

• Knowledge of CPU and GPU architecture
• Work with the upstream Linux kernel community to present and implement new features in the upstream kernel
• Familiar with source control systems like Perforce, SVN and Git
• Hands-on experience with ASIC bring up
  
  ACADEMIC CREDENTIALS
   

• B.Sc. or M.Sc. In EE or CS or equivalent preferred
  
  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.