SoC Address and Data Hub Systems Validation Engineer

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  • Markham, ON
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 5 days ago
Overview:WHAT YOU DO AT AMD CHANGES EVERYTHINGAt 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. Responsibilities:THE ROLE:AMD is looking for a systems validation engineer to provide thought subject matter expertise to our growing team. As a key contributor, you will have a strong technical background to contribute to all aspects of the post-silicon development process. We have competitive benefit packages and an award-winning culture. Join us!The AMD S3 Business Unit IP Systems Engineering team is seeking an energetic, dynamic, experienced IP Systems Validation Engineer. We work with customers to develop new products, previously including game consoles. As an IP Systems Validation Engineer, you will drive the planning, post-silicon execution, silicon bring-up and debug of AMD processor and graphics based systems while working closely with internal teams to meet product development milestones.As a key contributor to the success of AMD's IP, you will be part of a leading team that drives and enhances AMD's abilities to deliver industry leading technologies to our customers. The Systems Engineering team encourages technical innovation to showcase successes, provides opportunities to develop technical knowledge, and facilitates career development.This role specifically focuses on the post-silicon hardware validation of SoC internal address and data hub subsystem as well as bring-up and debug of complex, fully-custom SoC products.THE PERSON:You are a highly motivated hands-on engineer with a strong development background, problem solving mentality, excellent written and verbal communication skills, ability to prioritize tasks along with willingness to learn and adapt. Excellent teamwork skills and experience working on a global team is required.KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
  • Participate in systems design development throughout entire product lifecycle, from pre-silicon and emulation through post-silicon and software integration and validation.
  • Isolation and debug of issues found in the hardware interconnect layers of an SoC system
  • Able to proactively support team culture that fosters knowledge sharing, excellence, and collaboration
  • Defining and executing validation strategies, enablement of features and unit test plans
  • Publishing and aligning test plan requirements, deliverables and dependencies
  • Working closely with supporting teams such as design, diagnostics, Software/Firmware/BIOS/driver, and project leadership
REQUIREMENTS:
  • In-depth knowledge of CPU addressing and control structures and SoC architecture, computer architecture and concepts
  • Experience with FPGA and other hardware emulation platforms for pre-silicon debug
  • Strong understanding of BIOS, OS (Windows/Linux), and driver-level interactions and common failure points
  • Good understanding of boot flows and power sequences
  • Led process improvement initiatives to improve engineering quality
PREFERRED EXPERIENCE:
  • Prior, recent years of experience in pre and post-silicon validation in the semiconductor industry
  • Hardware description languages (e.g. Verilog)
  • Strong programming/scripting skills (e.g. Python, C/C++, Ruby)
  • Experience with Windows and Linux
  • Experience with IP/System level bring-up, SOC debug techniques and methodologies
  • Strong organizational skills and ability to handle multiple issues at the same time
ACADEMIC CREDENTIALS:
  • Bachelor’s/Master’s degree in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering or related field strongly preferred
#LI-LB1 Qualifications:Benefits offered are described: .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 availableThis posting is for an existing vacancy.

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