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Staff Validation Technologist for EPYC and AMD Instinct

Austin, TexasFull-time2026-07-16 → 2026-10-22
No visa sponsorship

Core

Design and execute end-to-end validation strategy, architecture, and automation for AMD EPYC and Instinct server platforms to ensure product quality and minimize customer escapes.

Role type

Staff Systems Engineer (Validation Architect/Strategist)

Builds

High-quality server platforms (EPYC, Instinct) for AI, data centers, and enterprise computing

Domain

Semiconductor / Server Hardware / System Validation

Required skills

System-level validation, validation strategy, technical debug, system architecture, scripting (C/C++, Perl, Ruby, Python), risk mitigation

Preferred skills

Pre-silicon and post-silicon validation experience, validation architect background, cross-functional leadership

Technologies

C, C++, Perl, Ruby, Python, SOC programs

Responsibilities

Design validation coverage strategy to maximize bug discovery; Develop tools, scripts, and methodologies for automated validation; Translate customer escapes into structured test plans; Debug issues across bring-up, validation, and production phases; Mitigate risks prior to production; Lead cross-functional teams to optimize features on time

Seniority

Staff, hands-on IC with strategic ownership