Validation Systems Firmware Engineer

WHAT YOU DO AT AMD CHANGES EVERYTHING 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. Grounded in a culture of innovation and collaboration, we believe real progress comes from bold ideas, human ingenuity and a shared passion to create something extraordinary. When you join AMD, you’ll discover the real differentiator is our culture. We push the limits of innovation to solve the world’s most important challenges—striving for execution excellence, while being direct, humble, collaborative, and inclusive of diverse perspectives. Join us as we shape the future of AI and beyond.  Together, we advance your career.   THE ROLE:  We are looking for a dynamic, energetic Lead / Senior Systems Design Engineer to join our growing team. As a key contributor to the success of AMD’s product, you will be part of a leading team to drive and improve AMD’s abilities to deliver the highest quality, industry leading technologies to market. The Systems Design Engineering team fosters and encourages continuous technical innovation to showcase successes as well as facilitate continuous career development.  THE PERSON:  As a Systems Design Engineer, you will drive balanced, scalable, and automated solutions. In this high visibility position, your software systems engineering expertise will be necessary towards product development, definition, and root cause resolution. You will be leading to develop characterization, validation, and automation tools particularly for memory domain of AMD DGPUs. The work focuses around GDDR7 technology qualification for Platform Solutions. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:  Driving technical innovation to improve AMD’s capabilities across validation, including tool and script development, technical and procedural methodology enhancement, and various internal and cross-functional technical initiatives Creating and executing validation test plans and reporting coverage planDebugging issues found during the process, bring-up, validation, and production phases of SOC programs  Working with multiple teams, and tracking test execution to make sure all features are validated and optimized on time Working closely with supporting technical teams  Engaging in other software/hardware modeling frameworks Leading collaborative approach with multiple teams PREFERRED EXPERIENCE:  Programming/scripting skills (e.g. C/C++, Perl, Ruby, Python) Debug techniques and methodologies Extensive experience with common lab equipment, including protocol/logic analyzers, oscilloscopes, etc.  Extensive experience with board/platform-level debugging, including delivery, sequencing, analysis, and optimization Extensive knowledge of system architecture, technical debug, and validation strategy Strong analytical/problem-solving skills and pronounced attention to details Must be a self-starter, and able to independently drive tasks to completion ACADEMIC CREDENTIALS:  Bachelors or Masters degree in electrical or computer engineering    #LI-LB1 Benefits offered are described:  AMD benefits at a glance. 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 and/or third-party 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. AMD may use Artificial Intelligence to help screen, assess or select applicants for this position.  AMD’s “Responsible AI Policy” is available here. This posting is for an existing vacancy.