Functional Validation Engineer for High Speed I/O Job Listing at AMD in Austin, TX (Job ID 62603-en-us)

Description

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THE TEAM:

AMD's Data Center GPU organization is transforming the industry with our AI based Graphic Processors. Our primary objective is to design exceptional products that drive the evolution of computing experiences, serving as the cornerstone for enterprise Data Centers, (AI) Artificial Intelligence, HPC and Embedded systems. If this resonates with you, come and joining our Data Center GPU organization where we are building amazing AI powered products with amazing people.

THE ROLE: 

The GPU computing market for AI and HPC is rapidly growing, increasing the demand for higher I/O performance and system complexity in AMD's server products. Our Data Center GPU (DCGPU) team tackles these challenges through innovation and collaboration. 

We seek a Functional Validation Engineer to validate High Speed I/O's like PCIE and Ethernet. This role involves IP testing and system-level coverage in both pre-silicon and post-silicon phases.  

THE PERSON: 

Join a team focused on improving AMD's time-to-quality and time-to-market metrics. Use your Functional Validation experience to address challenging IP development, testing, and debugging issues. 

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: 

• Oversee the strategy and implementation of post-silicon validation, encompassing power-on, enablement, stress testing, manufacturing, and customer sampling phases. 

• Develop test procedures to identify hardware and software defects, incorporating metrics to ensure comprehensive coverage. 

• Create Python scripts for testing, collecting metrics, and characterization. 

• Create validation methodologies to bridge the gaps between IP verification and system validation. 

• Interact with external customers and partners for issue debugging and co-validation efforts. 

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE:

• 5-10 years of experience as an HSIO Validation subject matter expert (PCIE Gen 5 or equivalent)  

• Experience in creating validation solutions for link controllers, protocols, bus performance, and data traffic integrity.   

• Experience in developing test methodologies for GPU-to-GPU interconnects, such as AMD Infinity Fabric or NVLINK. 

• Proficient in GPU programming and System on Chip (SoC) design concepts, including RTL, firmware, and driver development. 

• Experienced Linux user  

• Proficient in writing efficient Python code  

• Implementing best practices for modular code development, including third-party tool integration. 

• Clock and signal analysis using high bandwidth oscilloscopes and fixtures (LeCroy, TEK, or Keysight). 

• Protocol Analyzers and Exercisers  

ACADEMIC CREDENTIALS: Bachelor's or master's degree in electrical engineering or equivalent. 

LOCATION: Austin, Texas 

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At AMD, your base pay is one part of your total rewards package.  Your base pay will depend on where your skills, qualifications, experience, and location fit into the hiring range for the position. You may be eligible for incentives based upon your role such as either an annual bonus or sales incentive. Many AMD employees have the opportunity to own shares of AMD stock, as well as a discount when purchasing AMD stock if voluntarily participating in AMD's Employee Stock Purchase Plan. You'll also be eligible for competitive benefits described in more detail here.

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