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AMD · 1 day ago

DFX Validation / Platform Debug Engineer

Austin, TX

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$157K/yr - $236K/yr

10+ years exp

AMD is a company focused on building innovative products that enhance computing experiences across various domains. The DFX Validation / Platform Debug Engineer role involves working with cutting-edge server hardware and software to improve debug methodologies and ensure high-quality silicon delivery through collaboration with multiple engineering teams.

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Growth Opportunities

No H1B

Hiring Manager

Laura Marin

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 creationAnalytical 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

Bachelors or Masters degree in electrical or computer engineering