Staff Post Silicon Validation Engineer (Debug)
Core
End-to-end functional debug of post-silicon issues for next-generation AMD microprocessors (Instinct GPU), driving root cause isolation across hardware, firmware, and software layers.
Role type
Staff Post Silicon Validation Engineer (Debug)
Builds
Functional test content, debug infrastructure (scripts, automation frameworks, custom fixtures), and validation processes for Instinct silicon revisions.
Domain
Semiconductor / Computer Architecture / GPU
Required skills
Post-silicon debugging, root cause analysis, JTAG/debug bus capture analysis, waveform analysis, register dump analysis, test pattern development, automation framework development, cross-functional collaboration, technical mentoring
Preferred skills
Perl scripting, Ruby scripting, Shell scripting, Linux/Unix/Windows proficiency, Statistical analysis, Deep knowledge of computer architecture
Technologies
JTAG, Debug bus, Waveforms, Perl, Ruby, Shell, Linux, Unix, Windows
Responsibilities
Collaborate with design, validation, and architecture teams for content coverage and test pattern development; Develop test program infrastructure incorporating best-known methods; Solve sophisticated, novel, and non-recurring problems; Identify and plan product improvement activities to reduce cost and improve yield; Own end-to-end functional debug of post-silicon issues; Develop and maintain functional test content and debug infrastructure; Serve as a technical escalation point for complex bugs and mentor junior engineers
Seniority
Staff, hands-on IC with mentoring responsibilities
