AMD—CPU/Cores Post Silicon Validation (Functional)

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Description: 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. CPU/Cores Post Silicon Validation (Functional) - THE ROLE: The AMD Cores system validation team is looking for a dynamic, energetic CPU Cores Validation engineer to join our growing team focused on the Zen CPU. Cores Systems Validation Engineer will architect, drive and perform hands-on system level debug to isolate functional failures to a specific IP or domain. Exposure begins at the architecture level, working with pre-silicon teams to maximize pre-silicon coverage, post-silicon bring-up and enablement, and engagement through production and working with customer facing teams for best adoption. You will work in a dynamic environment, directly with the product, tools, motherboards, and BIOS/OS. THE PERSON: As a key contributor to the success of AMD’s Cores roadmap, you will be driving and directing a high performing team towards the delivery of high quality, industry-leading processors to the market. The validation team fosters and encourages continuous technical innovation to showcase successes as well as facilitate continuous career development. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: - Orchestrate the functional validation of CPU Cores by participating in the Test plan definition, Content generation, Execution and Debug of critical functional issues. - Isolate and triage generic system level failures into a more focused area of the platform or CPU. - Drive debug and resolution of Zen CPU validation issues across silicon, firmware/BIOS, and coordinating with memory partners as needed - Develop x86 content to exercise new features and reproduce complex bugs in silicon - Devise validation strategy from pre-silicon through customer adoption working across architecture, silicon design, firmware, validation, and debug teams - Proactively participating in project planning, developing, and maintaining schedules, managing dependencies, and ensuring quality of deliverables at committed milestones. - Generates/Maintains regular status representing the Cores Validation team in program meetings providing status to program management PREFERRED EXPERIENCE: - Programming/scripting skills (e.g. C/C++, Perl, Ruby, Python) - x86 assembly programming - Debug techniques and methodologies - 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 computer engineering/Electrical Engineering #LI-DB2 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. Responsibilities: CPU/Cores Post Silicon Validation (Functional) - THE ROLE: The AMD Cores system validation team is looking for a dynamic, energetic CPU Cores Validation engineer to join our growing team focused on the Zen CPU. Cores Systems Validation Engineer will architect, drive and perform hands-on system level debug to isolate functional failures to a specific IP or domain. Exposure begins at the architecture level, working with pre-silicon teams to maximize pre-silicon coverage, post-silicon bring-up and enablement, and engagement through production and working with customer facing teams for best adoption. You will work in a dynamic environment, directly with the product, tools, motherboards, and BIOS/OS. THE PERSON: As a key contributor to the success of AMD’s Cores roadmap, you will be driving and directing a high performing team towards the delivery of high quality, industry-leading processors to the market. The validation team fosters and encourages continuous technical innovation to showcase successes as well as facilitate continuous career development. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: - Orchestrate the functional validation of CPU Cores by participating in the Test plan definition, Content generation, Execution and Debug of critical functional issues. - Isolate and triage generic system level failures into a more focused area of the platform or CPU. - Drive debug and resolution of Zen CPU validation issues across silicon, firmware/BIOS, and coordinating with memory partners as needed - Develop x86 content to exercise new features and reproduce complex bugs in silicon - Devise validation strategy from pre-silicon through customer adoption working across architecture, silicon design, firmware, validation, and debug teams - Proactively participating in project planning, developing, and maintaining schedules, managing dependencies, and ensuring quality of deliverables at committed milestones. - Generates/Maintains regular status representing the Cores Validation team in program meetings providing status to program management PREFERRED EXPERIENCE: - Programming/scripting skills (e.g. C/C++, Perl, Ruby, Python) - x86 assembly programming - Debug techniques and methodologies - 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 computer engineering/Electrical Engineering #LI-DB2