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AMD · 2 months ago

DFX Validation / Platform Debug Engineer

positionAustin, Texas
timeFull-time
remoteHybrid
senioritySenior Level, Lead/Staff
date10+ years exp

AMD is a leader in computing technology, focusing on innovative products for AI, data centers, and gaming. The DFX Validation and Platform Debug Engineer will enhance debug capabilities and methodologies, collaborating with various engineering teams to ensure high-quality silicon delivery and effective debug solutions.

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Responsibilities

Develop and implement Design for Debug (DFX) strategies, including test planning and execution for Debug features, to enhance the testability and diagnosability of SoCs
Continuously improve debug capabilities and methodologies by identifying recurring challenges and collaborating with partner teams to innovate in silicon architecture, design, tools, and processes
Partner with DFX architects, design teams, and software tools groups to provide feedback on new debug features, ensuring alignment with server debug platform requirements for effective throughput
Debug of issues with platform debug features such as JTAG, tracing/debug hardware, and Server BMC issues; perform root cause analysis across logical, performance, firmware, and BIOS domains
Driving technical innovation to improve AMD’s debug capabilities across validation, including tool and script development, technical and procedural methodology enhancement, and various internal and cross-functional technical initiatives
Manage and track technical risks, issues, and priorities, while maintaining clear communication with customers and management regarding program status and opportunities
Working with multiple teams, and tracking test execution to make sure all features are validated and optimized on time

Qualification

SoC validationDFX architectureDebugging SW toolsScripting languagesPlatform hardwareTest plan creationBoard/platform-level debugAnalytical skillsCommunication skillsAttention to detailSelf-motivated

Required

10+ years of experience in SoC validation, covering design, DFX architecture, pre-silicon, and/or post-silicon validation
Proficiency in scripting languages such as Ruby, Perl, or Python for developing tests to validate debug features
Demonstrated expertise in test plan creation, debugging SW tools and pre-silicon emulation. Knowledge of system architecture, technical debug, and validation strategy
Strong understanding of platform hardware, board/platform-level debug, operating systems and system BIOS interactions
Experience with common lab equipment, including protocol/logic analyzers, oscilloscopes, etc
Extensive experience with board/platform-level debug, including sequencing, analysis, and supporting debug of issues related to debug features/capabilities
Strong analytical/problem-solving skills, effective communication abilities and attention to details
Self-motivated with the ability to drive debug feature convergence and ensure high-quality silicon delivery through validation and tool readiness for silicon bring-up

Preferred

Experience with Platform Server BMC and x86-based architecture
Proven track record in defining and developing debug tools tailored for silicon validation
Strong SoC debug skills, including leading critical issue resolution through cross-functional collaboration to meet program milestones
Knowledge of hardware validation and test automation

Benefits

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Company

AMD

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Advanced Micro Devices is a semiconductor company that designs and develops graphics units, processors, and media solutions.
dateFounded in 1969
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Santa Clara, California, USA
people-size10001+ employees
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http://www.amd.com

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Funding

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Public Company
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Key Investors
OpenAIDaniel Loeb
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