Security IP Systems Validation Engineer

Apply for the Security IP Systems Validation Engineer role at AMD. Co-compensation range: This range is provided by AMD. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience. At AMD, our mission is to build great products that accelerate next-generation computing experiences—from AI and data centers to PCs, gaming and embedded systems. We pursue innovation through collaboration, humility, directness, and inclusivity. We push the limits of innovation to solve the world’s most important challenges—striving for execution excellence and inclusive collaboration. Join us as we shape the future of AI and beyond. Location Markham, Ontario, Canada The Role AMD is looking for a systems integration engineer to provide thought leadership and subject matter expertise to our growing team. As a key contributor, you will have a strong technical background and contribute to all aspects of the post-silicon development process. The AMD S3 Business Unit IP Systems Engineering team seeks an energetic, dynamic, experienced IP Systems Engineer to drive planning, pre‑silicon execution, validation, silicon bring‑up, and debug of AMD processor security sub‑systems. The Person You are a highly motivated, hands‑on systems engineer with a strong development background, problem‑solving mentality, excellent communication skills, ability to prioritize tasks, and willingness to learn and adapt. Excellent teamwork skills and capability to lead a highly technical team is crucial. Key Responsibilities Participate in systems design development throughout the entire product lifecycle, from pre‑silicon and emulation through post‑silicon and software integration. Collaborate with Design, Software, Tools, and other teams to drive the definition of testing and debug methodologies to provide the best possible coverage and customer experience for the AMD IP. Isolation and debug of issues found in Security IP during pre‑silicon, bring‑up, validation, and production phases of S3 products. Publishing and aligning test plan requirements and dependencies. Driving and participating in technical innovations to enhance AMD’s validation capabilities, including tool and script developments, and technical and methodology enhancements. Requirements In‑depth knowledge of SOC architecture and concepts. In‑depth knowledge of Security hardware functions, signing, encryption, fusing, etc. Experience with FPGA and other hardware emulation platforms for pre‑silicon debug. Strong understanding of BIOS, OS, and driver‑level interactions and common failure points. Good understanding of boot flows/sequences. Strong programming/scripting skills (e.g., Python, C/C++, Ruby). Experience with IP/System level bring‑up, SOC debug techniques and methodologies. Experience with common lab equipment, computer hardware, and networks. Knowledge of standard power management features and use‑cases. Preferred Experience Prior, recent years of experience in pre‑ and post‑silicon validation in the semiconductor industry. Demonstrated ability to grasp new technical concepts quickly. Experience with IP/System level bring‑up, SOC debug techniques and methodologies. Strong understanding of BIOS, OS, and driver‑level interactions and common failure points. Strong analytical/problem‑solving skills and pronounced attention to detail. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Self‑starter, strong collaborator, and able to independently drive tasks to completion. Strong organizational skills and ability to handle multiple issues at the same time. Academic Credentials Bachelor’s/Master’s degree in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related field strongly preferred. Benefits Benefits offered are described: AMD benefits at a glance. Equal Opportunity Statement AMD does not accept unsolicited resumes from headhunters, recruitment agencies, or fee‑based recruitment services. AMD and its subsidiaries are equal‑opportunity, inclusive employers and will consider all applicants without regard to age, ancestry, color, marital status, medical condition, mental or physical disability, national origin, race, religion, political affiliation, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We encourage applications from all qualified candidates and will accommodate applicants’ needs under the respective laws throughout all stages of the recruitment and selection process. #J-18808-Ljbffr