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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 PERSON:

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Develop, validate, and optimize System Level Test (SLT) solutions for AMD embedded processors.
• Drive test coverage, quality, yield, cost, and test time improvements throughout the product lifecycle.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define SLT strategy, test content, diagnostics, and characterization requirements.
• Lead pre-silicon and post-silicon test bring-up activities, including test flow integration, hardware checkout, and production readiness.
• Perform silicon characterization across process, voltage, and temperature conditions.
• Debug product and test infrastructure issues spanning hardware, software, diagnostics, and platform components.
• Investigate yield and quality issues, perform root cause analysis, and drive corrective actions.
• Support production releases, test program correlation, and manufacturing ramp activities.
• Partner with OSATs and global manufacturing teams to deploy and sustain production test solutions.
• Leverage test data and analytics to improve product quality, diagnostic effectiveness, and upstream test coverage.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on yield, quality, and operational efficiency.
• Mentor junior engineers and provide technical leadership on critical projects.

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE:

• Strong expertise in System Level Test (SLT), system validation, or x86-based platform architectures.
• Experience developing and debugging SLT test programs, test flows, diagnostics, and characterization plans in an NPI environment.
• Knowledge of silicon characterization, yield analysis, and failure diagnosis methodologies.
• Experience with platform bring-up, hardware validation, and system-level debugging.
• Familiarity with IC test methodologies and ASIC product development.
• Working knowledge of BIOS, firmware, operating system kernels, and device drivers.
• Experience using Linux, Unix, and Windows environments.
• Programming or scripting experience in languages such as Python, C/C++, Java, Perl, or Ruby.
• Familiarity with Git or other version control systems.
• Experience working with manufacturing partners and OSATs is a plus.
• RMA debug experience is a plus.

ACADEMIC CREDENTIALS:

This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship.

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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.

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.