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AMD · 5 months ago

Platform Emulation Validation Engineer

Austin, Texas

Full-time

Hybrid

Mid, Senior Level

$111K/yr - $191K/yr

5+ years exp

Advanced Micro Devices, Inc (AMD) is focused on transforming lives with technology and building products that accelerate next-generation computing experiences. The System Emulation Engineer will be responsible for debugging and validating complex boot flows and connections in SOC design, while also developing infrastructure for increased testing coverage in a pre-silicon environment.

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Growth Opportunities

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Debug and support of system issues found in firmware, hardware, or software during pre-silicon emulation

Providing root cause analysis and guidance for the closure of issues to both internal and customer-facing/external teams

Reviewing and planning dependencies, milestones, and deliverables, and coordinating with upstream and downstream teams

Defining and executing pre-silicon coverage on semi-custom systems on emulator systems

Driving collaborative technical discussions and innovations in order to enhance AMD’s capabilities in system emulation and debug, including tool and script development, technical, and methodology enhancements

Drive own priorities to achieve business goals and ensure deliverables are on schedule

Qualification

System EmulationLow Level DebugSoC DesignX86 ArchitectureARM ArchitectureFirmware DebugPythonC/C++TCL/TKAnalytical SkillsDebug MethodologiesGit/GitHubWindows OSLinux OSCommunication SkillsTeam CollaborationSelf-StarterAttention to Detail

Required

Minimum 5 years of experience with low level debug and emulation execution of SoCs and embedded systems, and their related software/firmware debug

In-depth knowledge of system architecture and concepts, including proficiency in x86 and ARM architectures, their functionality, and debug practices

Experience with emulation systems debug, including experience with industry standard emulator systems

Knowledge of Verilog, C, C++, assembly, TCL/TK, Python, and/or other scripting languages

Demonstrated ability to grasp new technical concepts quickly

Strong analytical/problem solving skills and pronounced attention to details

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Excel in a dynamic team working environment

Self-starter, strong collaborator, and able to independently drive tasks to completion, especially those with high ambiguity

Strong understanding of BIOS and other firmware components, OS (Linux, Windows, Android), and driver-level interactions at the system level, common failure points within each, and debug methodologies

Knowledge and use of standard debuggers, programmers, and related tools and methodologies (JTAG, Dstream, Lauderbach, etc.)

Working debug knowledge of Windows and Linux-based operating systems and technologies, as well as their needs and limitations in a pre-silicon environment

Familiarity with Git, GitLab/GitHub and other software repository frameworks and methodologies

Technical understanding of Graphics, Display, PCIe, Power Management, or Security/Crypto architecture & design

Bachelor, Master's or PhD degree in Electrical, Computer, or Software Engineering, or related degree