Post Silicon Validation Engineer

Post Silicon Validation Engineer Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. $157,040.00/Yr.-$235,560.00/Yr. United States, California, Folsom 1024 Iron Point Road (Show on map) Mar 27, 2026 WHAT

YOU DO AT AMD CHANGES EVERYTHING

At AMD, our mission is to build great products that accelerate next-generation computing experiences-from AI and data centers, to PCs, gaming and embedded systems. Grounded in a culture of innovation and collaboration, we believe real progress comes from bold ideas, human ingenuity and a shared passion to create something extraordinary. When you join AMD, you'll discover the real differentiator is our culture. We push the limits of innovation to solve the world's most important challenges-striving for execution excellence, while being direct, humble, collaborative, and inclusive of diverse perspectives. Join us as we shape the future of AI and beyond. Together, we advance your career.

THE ROLE

We are looking for adynamic, energetic Systems Design Engineer to join our growing team. As a key contributor to the success of AMD's products, you will be part of a leading team to drive and improve AMD's abilities to deliver the highest quality,industry-leadingtechnologies tomarket. TheSystemsDesign Engineering team fosters and encourages continuous technical innovation toshowcasesuccesses as well asfacilitatecontinuous career development.

THE PERSON

As a Systems Design Engineer, you will drive critical security concepts and test efforts, scalable and automated solutions. In this high visibility position, your systems engineering expertisewill be necessaryto define products,develop solutions,assess rootcauses,and producesolutionresolutions.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Driving technical innovation to improve AMD's capabilities across product development and validation, including tool and script development, technical and procedural methodology enhancement, and various internal and cross-functional initiatives Collaborate with architects, hardware engineers, and firmware engineers to understand the new features to be verified and understand product specs to generate new content and identify gaps. Build test plan, documentation, accounting for interactions with other features, the hardware, the firmware, and the software driver use cases Debug test failures to determine the root cause; work with RTL and firmware engineers to resolve design defects and correct any test issuesin the SOC (System on a Chip) programs bring-up, validation, and production phases Working with multiple teams and tracking test execution to make sure all features are validated and optimized on time Leading collaborative approaches with multiple teams and develop test plans and directed and random validation/verification test cases. Ready to lead and work with junior engineers and coach them to day-to-day execution and debug.

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE

Strong interest in hardware security and strong background in computer architecture Strong understanding and hands-on experience in post silicon validation in Core or relevant experience to stress Security features (dynamic test generation, directed test development etc.) Debugging Scans and understanding strong Assembly and proficient in debugging firmware and RTL code using simulation tools Strong in system programming using x86-64 assembly, C, and C++. Scripting language experience: Perl, Ruby, Python, Shell. Automating workflows in a distributed compute environment. Proficient in working with Linux, Hypervisors and Virtual environments. Familiarity with transient execution attacks (such as Spectre, Meltdown, etc.), hardware features that protect software, and virtualization is a plus.

ACADEMIC CREDENTIALS

Bachelor's or Master's degree in

Computer Engineering or Electrical Engineering Location:

Folsom, CA This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship. #LI-LM1 #

LI-HYBRID

Benefits offered are described: AMD benefits at a glance. AMD does not accept unsolicited resumes from headhunters, recruitment agencies, or fee-based recruitment services. AMD and its subsidiaries are equal opportunity, inclusive employers and will consider all applicants without regard to age, ancestry, color, marital status, medical condition, mental or physical disability, national origin, race, religion, political and/or third-party affiliation, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We encourage applications from all qualified candidates and will accommodate applicants' needs under the respective laws throughout all stages of the recruitment and selection process. AMD may use Artificial Intelligence to help screen, assess or select applicants for this position. AMD's "Responsible AI Policy" is available here. This posting is for an existing vacancy.