Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. Looking for High Speed I/O Validation and Debug Engineer Full Time

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THE ROLE:

The AI Group at AMD is looking for dynamic and energetic High Speed I/O (HSIO) Validation and Debug Engineers. You will work on industry leading Data Center GPU products for AI and HPC supercomputers. This role focuses on PCIe and XGMI HSIO interconnects, and the SOC and IPs that enable this technology. Our team fosters continuous technical innovation and is committed to nurturing your career growth.

THE PERSON:

A technical leader experienced in system level debug and testing of PCIe controllers and devices. As you deep dive into challenging issues, you will have the opportunity to exercise your strong skills in problem solving, technical communication, and organization. You should feel comfortable to be in-lab and hands-on with Linux-based data center platforms while operating HSIO test equipment such as scopes, analyzers, and pattern generators.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

As a High Speed I/O Validation Leader, you will be responsible for ensuring AMD’s products are delivered to our customers with high quality and performance. You will lead technical teams during power-on, validation, manufacturing, and customer deployment product cycles. Key deliverables include test content and automation, issue debug and metrics, and validation strategy steering.

Responsibilities include:

• Testing and Debug of PCIe protocols, link devices, and channel quality
• Validation Thought Leader, applying sound test, triage, and debug methodologies
• Issue management and reporting for executive review
• Interface with 3rd party device vendors
• Interface with internal design teams
• In-Lab execution
• Maintain test lab equipment to meet current and future product needs
• Steer and develop automation to increase team efficiency

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE:

• Post-Silicon experience with PCIe @ Gen4 or Gen5 speeds
• Strong knowledge of PCIe protocol, controllers, and data transfer
• Metrics driven technical communication for executive review
• Strong Python coding skills
• Very comfortable operating data center platforms in Linux
• Electrical Lab Equipment for PCIe, USB, or CXL:
• Clock and Signal Analysis with high BW oscilloscopes and fixtures (LeCroy/TEK/Keysight)
• Protocol Analyzers and Exercisers
• System Test and Debug of High Speed I/O channels in data center or equivalent platforms
• Functionality (credit management, interoperability, power features, hot plug)
• Analog PHY Interfaces (SerDes PHY IP, signal integrity analysis)
• Compliance and Compatibility testing an asset

ACADEMIC CREDENTIALS:

• Bachelors or master’s degree in Electrical Engineering

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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