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Advanced Microdevices Pvt. Ltd. (India) · 1 month ago

Hardware & Gaming Platform Engineer – Validation & Debug

Austin, TX

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

10+ years exp

Advanced Micro Devices, Inc is a company focused on building innovative products that enhance computing experiences. The Hardware & Gaming Platform Engineer will lead system and silicon validation for next-generation gaming solutions, collaborating across teams to debug complex issues and ensure high-performance gaming experiences.

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Responsibilities

System & Platform Leadership

Define and own system specifications for gaming platforms, including CPUs, GPUs, memory, I/O adapters, and power management

Lead cross-functional teams through all phases of hardware development—from design and bring-up to validation and production

Coordinate with silicon, firmware, and platform teams to ensure feature alignment and timely delivery

Silicon Debug & Validation

Own post-silicon validation and debug for gaming and workstation boards

Perform board-level analysis: power sequencing, thermal testing, and signal integrity

Use advanced lab tools (oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, protocol analyzers) for root-cause analysis

Develop and execute comprehensive test plans for BIOS, drivers, silicon features, and OS certification

Drive defect prioritization and resolution plans during SOC bring-up and production phases

Technical Innovation

Develop scripts and tools to automate hardware validation and improve test efficiency

Engage in pre-silicon emulation, simulation, and product engineering to ensure readiness for manufacturing and launch

Customer & Partner Engagement

Collaborate with OEM/ODM partners on hardware integration and co-validation

Review platform designs against gaming workload requirements and optimize configurations

Release & Delivery

Sign off on synchronized hardware releases for internal and external delivery

Oversee test execution and debug leadership across multiple platforms and teams

Qualification

Silicon validationSystem architectureProgramming/scriptingLab equipment proficiencyFirmware flashingSOC-level validationCommunicationLeadership skills

Required

Strong experience in silicon bring-up and post-silicon debug

Hands-on proficiency with lab equipment for electrical and thermal testing

Deep knowledge of system architecture: x86 CPUs, GPUs, DDR5 memory, PCIe Gen5, and power management

Familiarity with firmware flashing, BIOS configuration, and hardware validation methodologies

Programming/scripting skills (Python, C/C++, Perl) for automation

Understanding of pre-silicon emulation, tapeout processes, and manufacturing test

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related discipline

10+ years of industry experience, with at least 5 years focused on system or platform engineering and integration for gaming or high-performance hardware