Role & seniority: Principal HSIO Validation Engineer (senior/lead level) in AMD’s datacenter CPU post-silicon validation team.

Stack/tools: High-speed IO domains (PCIe, multi-socket, UCIe, CXL); SoC and system-level validation; post-silicon validation infrastructure (software, hardware, automation, lab setup); lab equipment (protocol/logic analyzers, oscilloscopes); programming/scripting (C/C++, Python, Perl); Server OS knowledge (Linux, Windows).

Top 3 responsibilities

Develop and execute feature enablement and validation test plans for SoC- and system-level IO features across AMD Server products.
Create test content for focus, system-level, and cross-product IO stress testing; build and maintain validation infrastructure.
Debug, root-cause analysis, and collaborate cross-functionally to improve validation methods, tools, and post-silicon strategy; represent AMD at industry events.

Must-have skills

Leadership/managerial experience in SoC design or validation.
Deep experience with CXL and/or PCIe (electrical/functional).
Strong understanding of modern x86 server architecture; validation methodologies; test plan/workload development.
Silicon bring-up, debugging (SoC and system level), and multi-project program execution.
Programming/scripting (C/C++, Python, Perl); server OS (Linux/Windows).
Lab/board debugging expertise; extensive experience with lab equipment and platform-level validation.
Excellent communication and co

Full Description

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.

Principal HSIO Validation Engineer

THE ROLE

We are looking for a dynamic, energetic and passionate technical leader to join our growing datacenter CPU post silicon validation team, in particular in the areas of highspeed IO such as PCI Express, multi-socket, UCIe and Compute Express Link (CXL). As a key contributor to the success of AMD’s product, you will be part of a leading team to drive and improve AMD’s abilities to deliver the highest quality, industry leading technologies to market. The Systems Design Engineering and validation team fosters and encourages continuous technical innovation to showcase successes as well as facilitate continuous career development.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Develop and execute feature enablement and validation test plans for SoC- and system-level SoC features across all AMD Server products in the area of high speed IO
Develop test content for both focus testing as well as system level stress testing of IO domain plus cross product stress testing
Develop post-silicon validation infrastructure (software, hardware, automation environment, and lab setup)
Test interactions between various SoC features using validation infrastructure
Debug and drive root-cause analysis for SoC related issues
Collaborate with cross-functional teams in developing tools to improve SoC validation and debug
Work with cross-functional teams to improve post-silicon validation test strategy, methodology, and process
Represent AMD in industry consortium and conferences

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE

Proven leadership and managerial experience in soc design or validation
Has experience in CXL and/or PCIe interface in either electrical or functional or both.
Understanding of modern x86 microprocessor architecture and Server platform architecture is highly desired
Experience developing validation methodologies and infrastructure
Test plan and workload development experience

Principal, HSIO Validation Engineer