ATE Test & Product Development Engineer Job Listing at AMD in Austin, TX (Job ID 80626-en-us)

Description

WHAT YOU DO AT AMD CHANGES EVERYTHING 

At AMD, our mission is to build great products that accelerate next-generation computing experiences—from AI and data centers, to PCs, gaming and embedded systems. Grounded in a culture of innovation and collaboration, we believe real progress comes from bold ideas, human ingenuity and a shared passion to create something extraordinary. When you join AMD, you'll discover the real differentiator is our culture. We push the limits of innovation to solve the world's most important challenges—striving for execution excellence, while being direct, humble, collaborative, and inclusive of diverse perspectives. Join us as we shape the future of AI and beyond.  Together, we advance your career.  

THE ROLE: 

Test Engineering is a results-oriented team focused on cost, quality, and time-to-market to ensure microprocessors are delivered efficiently to customers. Pre-silicon responsibilities include comprehending product features, crafting characterization test plans, identifying gaps in test coverage, and developing both software and hardware infrastructures necessary for plan execution. This role demands close collaboration with Design and Platform Engineering teams and offers opportunities to provide feedback for future test enhancements. Post-silicon duties involve microprocessor debugging, analysis, and execution of characterization plans, addressing silicon performance, yield, manufacturing processes, and device marginalities. The Test Engineer will work closely with cross-functional teams to identify root causes from debug and margin analysis activities and contribute datasheet specifications while driving continuous improvements in yield.

THE PERSON: 

This role requires deep technical expertise, strategic thinking, and the ability to influence cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality, high-performance solutions.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: 

• Technical Leadership
  o Define and lead product development strategies for advanced GPU architectures.
  o Drive test planning, test creation, characterization, data analysis, and silicon debug of GPU processors in leading edge process technologies
• Infrastructure & Tools
  o Develop and maintain engineering tools, automation frameworks, and validation infrastructure to support product bring-up and characterization.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration
  o Partner with design, validation, manufacturing, and architecture teams to ensure predictable product distribution and quality.
  o Provide technical guidance and mentorship to engineers across multiple teams.
• Innovation & Process Improvement
  o Initiate and implement best practices for test engineering workflows.
  o Influence technical decisions that impact multiple programs and business units.

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE: 

• Experience in product development, validation, or related technical roles.
• Proven track record of leading complex projects with significant business impact.
• Strong knowledge of semiconductor design, validation methodologies, and system-level debug.
• Proficiency in scripting languages (Python, Perl, Java) and automation frameworks.
• Experience with advanced GPU architectures and/or high-performance computing systems.
• Familiarity with power/performance modeling and distribution analysis.
• Experience with Verigy 93K ATE platforms
• Contributions to process improvement initiatives and technical forums.
  

ACADEMIC CREDENTIALS: 

• Experience with advanced GPU architectures and/or high-performance computing systems.
  
  

This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship.

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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.