Software Development Test Engineer Lead AI Platform
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ADVANCE YOUR CAREER. ADVANCE THE WORLD.
At AMD, we believe technology has the power to solve the world’s most important challenges. From advancing healthcare and scientific discovery to powering AI and the technologies people rely on every day, innovation at AMD is shaping the future.
Whether you’re designing next-gen processors, enabling AI breakthroughs, or bringing leading edge products to market, every role at AMD contributes to something bigger — technology that moves the world forward. Join us and, together, we’ll advance your career.
S OFTWARE DEVELOPMENT TEST ENG INEER LEAD AI Platform, PCIE, Optical
THE ROLE:
AMD is looking for an influential software engineer who is passionate about improving the performance of key applications and benchmarks . You will be a member of a core team of incredibly talented industry specialists and will work with the very latest hardware and software technology.
THE PERSON:
The ideal candidate should be passionate about software engineering and possess l eadership skills to drive sophisticated issues to resolution. Able to communicate effectively and work optimally with different teams across AMD.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Work with AMD’s architecture specialists to improve future products
Apply a data minded approach to target optimization efforts
Stay informed of software and hardware trends and innovations, especially pertaining to algorithms and architecture
Design and develo p new groundbreaking AMD technologies
Participating in new ASIC and hardware bring up s
Debugging /fix existing issues and r esearch alternative, more efficient ways to accomplish the same work
Develop technical relationships with peers and partne rs
PREFERRED EXPERIENCE:
Lead and execute optical transceiver validation activities, including functionality, interoperability, performance, reliability, and compliance testing across multiple platform configurations.
Demonstrate a strong understanding of PCIe architecture , link training, device discovery, and PCIe enumeration mechanisms for system-level validation and debugging.
Experience with PCIe virtualization technologies , including SR-IOV (Single Root I/O Virtualization) , is highly desirable.
Drive platform bring-up, validation, and issue resolution by working closely with hardware, firmware, and software development teams.
Ability to technically lead a small validation/platform team , define priorities and mentor engineers.
Proven experience collaborating effectively with remote and geographically distributed teams across multiple time zones, ensuring timely communication and delivery of project milestones.
Strong debugging and problem-solving skills with the ability to analyze complex system-level issues spanning hardware, firmware, and software components.
ACADEMIC CREDENTIALS:
Bachelor’s or M aster's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or equivalent
This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship.
#LI-NP1
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.
S OFTWARE DEVELOPMENT TEST ENG INEER LEAD AI Platform, PCIE, Optical
THE ROLE:
AMD is looking for an influential software engineer who is passionate about improving the performance of key applications and benchmarks . You will be a member of a core team of incredibly talented industry specialists and will work with the very latest hardware and software technology.
THE PERSON:
The ideal candidate should be passionate about software engineering and possess l eadership skills to drive sophisticated issues to resolution. Able to communicate effectively and work optimally with different teams across AMD.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Work with AMD’s architecture specialists to improve future products
Apply a data minded approach to target optimization efforts
Stay informed of software and hardware trends and innovations, especially pertaining to algorithms and architecture
Design and develo p new groundbreaking AMD technologies
Participating in new ASIC and hardware bring up s
Debugging /fix existing issues and r esearch alternative, more efficient ways to accomplish the same work
Develop technical relationships with peers and partne rs
PREFERRED EXPERIENCE:
Lead and execute optical transceiver validation activities, including functionality, interoperability, performance, reliability, and compliance testing across multiple platform configurations.
Demonstrate a strong understanding of PCIe architecture , link training, device discovery, and PCIe enumeration mechanisms for system-level validation and debugging.
Experience with PCIe virtualization technologies , including SR-IOV (Single Root I/O Virtualization) , is highly desirable.
Drive platform bring-up, validation, and issue resolution by working closely with hardware, firmware, and software development teams.
Ability to technically lead a small validation/platform team , define priorities and mentor engineers.
Proven experience collaborating effectively with remote and geographically distributed teams across multiple time zones, ensuring timely communication and delivery of project milestones.
Strong debugging and problem-solving skills with the ability to analyze complex system-level issues spanning hardware, firmware, and software components.
ACADEMIC CREDENTIALS:
Bachelor’s or M aster's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or equivalent
This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship.
#LI-NP1
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.