Hardware Engineering Silicon Validation and System Debug

Hardware Gaming Platform Engineering-Silicon Validation & System Debug at AMD

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The Role

Join AMD’s Gaming and Hardware Platform Engineering team to lead system, silicon validation, and platform bring-up for next-generation gaming solutions. This role is hands-on, working in the lab with prototype boards, CPUs, GPUs, and memory subsystems to ensure high-performance, reliable gaming experiences. You will collaborate across silicon, firmware, and platform teams to debug complex issues and deliver robust solutions for gamers and developers worldwide.

Key Responsibilities

• System & Platform Leadership: Define and own system specifications for gaming platforms, including CPUs, GPUs, memory, I/O adapters, and power management.
• Cross-functional Leadership: Lead cross-functional teams through all phases of hardware development—from design and bring-up to validation and production.
• Team Coordination: Coordinate with silicon, firmware, and platform teams to ensure feature alignment and timely delivery.
• Silicon Debug & Validation: Own post-silicon validation and debug for gaming and workstation boards.
• Board-level Analysis: Perform board-level analysis: power sequencing, thermal testing, and signal integrity.
• Advanced Debugging: Use advanced lab tools (oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, protocol analyzers) for root-cause analysis.
• Test Planning: Develop and execute comprehensive test plans for BIOS, drivers, silicon features, and OS certification.
• Defect Management: Drive defect prioritization and resolution plans during SOC bring-up and production phases.
• Technical Innovation: Develop scripts and tools to automate hardware validation and improve test efficiency.
• Pre-silicon Engagement: Engage in pre-silicon emulation, simulation, and product engineering to ensure readiness for manufacturing and launch.
• Partner Collaboration: Collaborate with OEM/ODM partners on hardware integration and co-validation.
• Performance Optimization: Review platform designs against gaming workload requirements and optimize configurations.
• Release & Delivery: Sign off on synchronized hardware releases for internal and external delivery.
• Test Oversight: Oversee test execution and debug leadership across multiple platforms and teams.

Required Tech Skills

• Strong experience in silicon bring-up and post-silicon debug.
• Hands-on proficiency with lab equipment for electrical and thermal testing.
• Deep knowledge of system architecture: x86 CPUs, GPUs, DDR5 memory, PCIe Gen5, and power management.
• Familiarity with firmware flashing, BIOS configuration, and hardware validation methodologies.
• Programming/scripting skills (Python, C/C++, Perl) for automation.
• Understanding of pre-silicon emulation, tapeout processes, and manufacturing test.

Preferred Experience

• Background in gaming platforms, high-performance computing, or workstation hardware.
• Expertise in SOC-level validation, IP debug, and performance optimization.
• Familiarity with Microsoft and Linux OS, virtualization (VMware, Xen), and certification processes.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills for cross-functional collaboration.
• Industry experience, with focus on system or platform engineering and integration for gaming or high-performance hardware.

ACADEMIC CREDENTIALS

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related discipline.

LOCATION

Austin, TX

This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship.

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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.

Key skills/competency

• Silicon Validation
• System Debug
• Hardware Engineering
• Platform Bring-up
• X86 Architecture
• GPU Architecture
• DDR5 Memory
• PCIe Gen5
• Python Scripting
• Hardware Validation