Board Validation Engineer

Job Description

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Base pay range

$116,000.00/yr - $174,000.00/yr

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 seeking an exceptional Board Validation Design Engineer to join our Data Center GPU Systems Design and Enablement team. In this pivotal role, you will lead the charge in the AI and HPC domains, ensuring robust system‑level integration and validation, particularly in the domains of Baseboard & System Management Controller, PCIe and HBM technologies by working closely with our customers. Our cutting‑edge Data Center GPU solutions, encompassing APUs and GPUs, demand a proactive approach to testing, aiming not just for performance but also for identifying and mitigating potential failures.

THE PERSON

As a Systems Design Engineer and validation visionary, your mission is to orchestrate an end‑to‑end system validation plan to rigorously test our products, deliberately pushing them to their limits to uncover vulnerabilities. This is a hands‑on technical position that requires your expertise in systems design engineering which will be crucial for comprehensive product development, innovative validation strategies, and efficient problem‑solving.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Orchestrate the development and implementation of advanced validation strategies, specifically designed to stress and break the system, thereby identifying potential product weaknesses.


• Provide pioneering technical validation initiatives, focusing on high‑impact areas like PCIe, HBM and SMC/BMC firmware to identify vulnerabilities during system‑level integration.


• Create and execute validation test plans that address both functional and stress scenarios, including emulation of end‑customer systems.


• Ensure compliance with OCP standards and secure solution development, including Out of Band Management and Redfish features.


• Collaborate with multiple teams to devise and execute exhaustive validation test plans that simulate real‑world stress scenarios and customer workloads.


• Champion the process of debugging, root cause analysis, and resolution of issues discovered during the validation phases of AI and HPC systems.


• Working closely with development teams to ensure all identified issues are addressed and rectified before production.


• Advance end‑to‑end validation test content, utilizing creative debugging skills and innovative approaches.

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE

• Proficiency in programming/scripting languages (e.g., C/C++, Perl, Ruby, Python).


• Expertise in state‑of‑the‑art debugging techniques and methodologies.


• Extensive experience with lab equipment such as protocol/logic analyzers and oscilloscopes.


• Deep knowledge in board/platform‑level debug, including delivery, sequencing, analysis, and optimization.


• Comprehensive understanding of system architecture, with a focus on technical debug and validation strategy development.


• Exceptional analytical and problem‑solving skills, with meticulous attention to detail.


• Self‑driven with the ability to lead tasks independently to successful completion.

ACADEMIC CREDENTIALS

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in electrical or computer engineering.

Benefits offered are described: AMD benefits at a glance.

Seniority level

Mid‑Senior level

Employment type

Full‑time

Job function

Engineering and Information Technology

Industries

Semiconductor Manufacturing

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

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.