Lead Validation Architect
Core
Lead Test Architect defining verification methodologies, validation strategies, and automation-ready test frameworks for next-generation server and accelerator platforms.
Role type
Senior IC firmware validation architect
Builds
Scalable test content and automated verification infrastructure for AMD EPYC CPUs and Instinct accelerators
Domain
Semiconductor / Server Platform / Firmware Validation
Required skills
Firmware validation, SoC validation, Pre-silicon verification, Root-cause analysis, Test strategy definition, Coverage modeling, Automated test framework design, System-level debugging, Simulation platform enhancement
Preferred skills
Generative AI tooling (Copilot, LLMs), AI-assisted automation workflows, C/C++ test development, Python/Perl/Bash scripting, BIOS/UEFI concepts, RAS features, Memory subsystem validation, Power management, Platform security (TPM, Secure Boot), Virtualization, High-speed I/O (PCIe, CXL), Sideband protocols (MCTP, SPDM), Simics knowledge
Technologies
C, C++, Python, Perl, Bash, Simics, GitHub Copilot, Microsoft Copilot, LLM-based coding assistants
Responsibilities
Define platform-level firmware test strategies and coverage goals; Develop test cases for pre-silicon and post-silicon environments; Implement end-to-end test flows for boot and runtime validation; Enhance simulation platforms for pre-silicon test execution; Execute tests, debug failures, and drive defect resolution; Contribute to test strategy and coverage analysis; Enhance test infrastructure for efficiency and reporting
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC
