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Principal Validation Architect - Data Center GPU

Austin, TexasFull-time2026-10-07 → 2026-10-22
Based in United StatesNo visa sponsorship

Core

Define and evolve validation strategy, methodologies, and automation frameworks for AMD's next-generation AI, ML, and HPC accelerators to ensure product quality and reduce time-to-market.

Role type

Principal Validation Architect (Data Center GPU)

Builds

Validation strategies, automation frameworks, emulation strategies, and debug capabilities for AI and HPC products

Domain

Semiconductor / Data Center GPU / AI & HPC

Deliverable

production ML models

Required skills

GPU architecture, SoC architecture, data center platform validation, post-silicon bring-up, system-level debug, C/C++, Python, Linux, Windows server environments

Preferred skills

HBM memory systems, coherent interconnects, large-scale AI infrastructure, AI-assisted validation workflows

Technologies

C, C++, Python, Linux, Windows

Responsibilities

Define validation strategy and coverage models; drive validation innovation across the product lifecycle; provide architectural leadership for complex silicon and platform challenges; partner with silicon architects on emerging technologies; champion adoption of modern validation technologies

Seniority

Principal, strategy & mentorship