Virtualization Systems Design Engineer

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 The AMD Platform Validation Team is on the lookout for a dynamic, energetic IP Systems Engineer to join our growing team. As a key contributor to the success of AMD’s IP, you will be part of a leading team to drive and enhance AMD’s abilities to deliver the highest quality, industry leading technologies to market. The Platform Validation team fosters and encourages continuous technical innovation to showcase successes as well as facilitate continuous career development.

THE PERSON Dynamic, self-starter who has a passion for improving and innovating! As a Systems Engineer, you will drive the planning, verification, and debug of various Virtualization based IPs for AMD dGPU and APU programs.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Responsible for the design and execution of validation test plans, working closely with cross‑functional teams to ensure coverage and alignment. Defining and executing the overall functional test plan and verification strategy for virtualization IPs.

Driving technical innovation to enhance AMD’s capabilities in validation/verification, including tool and script development, technical and procedural methodology enhancement, and various internal and cross‑functional technical initiatives.

Debug of issues found during pre-silicon, bring-up, validation, and production phases of SOC programs. Active participation in technical discussions, design reviews, and debug sessions, contributing data‑driven insights and proposed solutions.

Working closely with supporting teams in design, diagnostics, emulation, firmware, and driver to ensure readiness for first silicon arrival, enablement of functionality, and debug of critical features.

Engaging on pre-silicon verification and planning efforts, including but not limited to FPGA‑based emulation, and other software/hardware modeling frameworks.

Leading collaborative technical discussions to drive resolution on technical issues and roll out technical initiatives.

Developing knowledge of system architecture/debug and other IP’s, providing technical leadership and guiding more junior engineers.

Support customer platform issues as requested, working with customer support and internal teams to reproduce, analyze, and resolve problems in a timely manner.

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE

Strong programming/scripting skills (eg. Python, C/C++, Perl, Ruby)

Significant experience with server setups and environments. Familiarity and experience with different hypervisors, VM creation, hardware security requirements and OOB communication.

Familiarity with different virtualization concepts such as: SR‑IOV, VF lifecycle, error isolation, live migration considerations, resets, device assignment, passthrough, IOMMU.

Proven experience in a validation environment, engagement on test plan design and cross‑team collaboration, in a dynamic, fast‑paced environment.

Experience with ASIC debug techniques and methodologies. Strong critical thinking and synthesis skills, with a focus on driving issues to resolution and collaborating with different stakeholders in doing so.

Experience with common lab equipment, including protocol/logic analyzers, oscilloscopes, etc.

Knowledge of common AI frameworks, their application, and their use in validation contexts.

Knowledge of physical and protocol levels of common high‑speed interfaces an asset (PCIe, USB, MCTP, etc…)

In‑depth knowledge of PC architecture is required

Must have excellent written and verbal communication skills

Must excel in a dynamic team working environment

Leadership and mentoring skills required

Must be a self‑starter and be able to independently drive tasks to completion

Ability to be flexible in terms of responsibilities

ACADEMIC CREDENTIALS

Bachelors or Masters degree in electrical or computer engineering

LOCATION Markham, Ontario

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This posting is for an existing vacancy.

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