AMD · 1 week ago
SOC Validation Engineer
San Jose, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$158K/yr - $236K/yrAMD is a company focused on building products that enhance computing experiences across various domains. They are seeking a SOC Validation Engineer to join their Systems Validation Integration and Platform team, responsible for ensuring the quality of next-generation FPGA and SoC products through rigorous validation processes.
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Responsibilities
Driving technical innovation to improve AMD’s capabilities across SoC validation, including tool and script development, technical and procedural methodology enhancement, and various internal and cross-functional technical initiatives
Own the creation of comprehensive test plans and detailed test cases based on product requirements and specifications. Manage and execute the overall test plan, ensuring timely and efficient completion
Systematically collect, analyze, and report failure data. Collaborate closely with the CFT teams to identify root causes, drive issue closure, and verify fixes
Ensure the test plan features are covered in both pre-silicon and post-silicon
Support post-silicon bring-up activities and system-level testing
Provide technical assistance in debugging critical issues, performing root cause analysis, and contributing to timely resolutions
Working with multiple teams, and tracking test execution to make sure all features are validated and optimized on time
Working closely with supporting technical teams
Engaging in other software/hardware modeling frameworks
Leading collaborative approach with multiple teams
Proactively influence engineering efforts to incorporate robust validation practices and drive a culture of quality throughout the development process
Research, evaluate, and implement new and improved test methodologies and tools to optimize our validation processes
Qualification
Required
Bachelors or Masters degree in electrical or computer engineering
Preferred
Hands on experience in pre-silicon validation using FPGA-based prototyping and emulation platforms
Hands on experience in post silicon validation using characterization boards, customer boards
Programming/scripting skills (e.g., C, Perl, Python)
Knowledge of system architecture, technical debug, and validation strategies for ARM and X86 architectures
Experience with silicon and board bring up activities
Coursework or projects involving FPGAs, embedded systems, or SoC design
Experience with board/platform-level debug, protocol level debug is must. Knowledge of AXI, CHI protocols will be added advantage
Extensive experience with common lab equipment, including protocol/logic analyzers, oscilloscopes, etc
Experience with multimedia IP's is an added advantage
Understanding of operating systems (Linux preferred)
Experience with version control systems (Git)
Experience in hardware validation or embedded systems
Knowledge of high-speed interfaces (DDR, Ethernet, USB, etc.)
Strong analytical/problem-solving skills and pronounced attention to details
Benefits
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AMD
Advanced Micro Devices is a semiconductor company that designs and develops graphics units, processors, and media solutions.
Founded in 1969
10001+ employees
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