Sr. Software Development Engineer- Contract

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 diagnostics team is responsible for developing test suites that exercise and validate the hardware blocks in the Data Center GPU (Graphics Processing Unit) developed at AMD. We are heavily involved in diagnostics development for the latest innovations in next generation of Data Center GPU. Once developed, these diagnostics are used in virtually all aspects of the product lifecycle, from pre-silicon validation through the production life of the product development in both internal and external production for Customers’ solutions.

THE PERSON:

This position requires a person that is knowledgeable in both software and hardware engineering.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Responsible for AMD Data Center GPU diagnostics test suite release deliveries including building, test, debug and documentation
• Participate in Data Center GPU Product Pre Silicon readiness and Post Silicon Bring-up through NPI (New Product Introduction) stages to mass production.
• Development of SLT (system level test) Suite for Silicon production tests, and Board Production Suite for board/ module level test.
• Develop diagnostics test suite release & execution script leverage automation.
• Diagnostics test suite and test coverage issues debugging and triage for issues reported from both customers and AMD internal teams
• Work closely with Diagnostics Program Managers (PM), Diagnostics Technical leads and IP Diagnostics test developers as well as Silicon Product Engineers and Board Product Engineers to define and execute respective timeline and delivery requirements of quality SLT and Board production test suites.

PREFERRED EXPEREINCE:

• Proven work experience in software development & testing
• Good knowledge of Linux OS/ platforms and C++ programming
• Experience with Linux shell or Python/ Perl script and automation tools development
• Experience with system/ test hardware setup and debugging.
• Great communication and leadership skills
• Experience with debug techniques and tools, Linux environment, and testing is highly desired
• Experience in semiconductor industry is highly desired
• Knowledge of any bootloader, PCIE, Memory (HBM), or GPU/ PC architecture is highly desired

ACADEMIC CREDENTIALS:

• B.S. or M.S. In EE or CS or equivalent

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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.

THE ROLE:
The diagnostics team is responsible for developing test suites that exercise and validate the hardware blocks in the Data Center GPU (Graphics Processing Unit) developed at AMD. We are heavily involved in diagnostics development for the latest innovations in next generation of Data Center GPU. Once developed, these diagnostics are used in virtually all aspects of the product lifecycle, from pre-silicon validation through the production life of the product development in both internal and external production for Customers’ solutions.

THE PERSON:

This position requires a person that is knowledgeable in both software and hardware engineering.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Responsible for AMD Data Center GPU diagnostics test suite release deliveries including building, test, debug and documentation
• Participate in Data Center GPU Product Pre Silicon readiness and Post Silicon Bring-up through NPI (New Product Introduction) stages to mass production.
• Development of SLT (system level test) Suite for Silicon production tests, and Board Production Suite for board/ module level test.
• Develop diagnostics test suite release & execution script leverage automation.
• Diagnostics test suite and test coverage issues debugging and triage for issues reported from both customers and AMD internal teams
• Work closely with Diagnostics Program Managers (PM), Diagnostics Technical leads and IP Diagnostics test developers as well as Silicon Product Engineers and Board Product Engineers to define and execute respective timeline and delivery requirements of quality SLT and Board production test suites.

PREFERRED EXPEREINCE:

• Proven work experience in software development & testing
• Good knowledge of Linux OS/ platforms and C++ programming
• Experience with Linux shell or Python/ Perl script and automation tools development
• Experience with system/ test hardware setup and debugging.
• Great communication and leadership skills
• Experience with debug techniques and tools, Linux environment, and testing is highly desired
• Experience in semiconductor industry is highly desired
• Knowledge of any bootloader, PCIE, Memory (HBM), or GPU/ PC architecture is highly desired

ACADEMIC CREDENTIALS:

• B.S. or M.S. In EE or CS or equivalent

AJ6

#LI-AJ1

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.