HBM/Memory Validation Engineer Job Listing at AMD in Bayan Lepas, Penang (Job ID 81298-en-us)

Description

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THE ROLE:

We are looking for a High Bandwidth Memory (HBM) Validation Engineer to join AMD's Data Center GPU team in Malaysia. This role focuses on post-silicon validation of HBM interfaces and memory subsystems for next-generation AMD data center GPUs used in AI, HPC, and cloud workloads. You will work closely with architecture, design, silicon debug, firmware, and platform teams across global sites to ensure HBM performance, reliability, and robustness from first silicon through production.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• HBM Validation & Debug
• Develop and execute post-silicon validation plans for HBM (HBM2E / HBM3 / HBM3E) subsystems on AMD data center GPUs
• Validate HBM PHY, memory controller, and full memory stack behavior, including:
• Initialization, training, and calibration
• Timing, voltage, and frequency margins
• Power management states and transitions
• Perform system-level stress testing under AI, HPC, and graphics workloads
• Silicon Bring-Up Support
• Participate in first silicon bring-up, including board power-on and early HBM access
• Debug HBM-related silicon issues using:
• Memory test tools
• Firmware/driver instrumentation and internal debug hooks
• Drive root cause analysis, identify design or integration gaps, and work with design teams on fixes
• Automation & Tool Development
• Develop and maintain validation scripts and automation (Python, C/C++, shell)
• Enhance test coverage, regression efficiency, and debug visibility
• Enable reuse of validation infrastructure across GPU programs
• Cross-Functional Collaboration,Collaborate with:
  • HBM PHY and controller designers
  • GPU architecture and RTL teams
  • Platform hardware and SI/PI teams
  • Firmware, driver, and system software teams
• Provide clear debug documentation and validation sign-off reports

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE:

• 2–6 years of experience (aligned to E2 / early MTS level) in one or more of:
• Memory validation, silicon validation, or post-silicon debug
• DRAM, HBM, DDR, or high-speed interfaces
• Strong understanding of:
• Memory subsystems and SoC/GPU architectures
• Signal integrity and high-speed interfaces
• Hands-on experience with:
• Lab equipment (oscilloscope, logic analyzer, BERT, power supplies)
• Linux-based validation environments
• Programming/scripting experience in Python, C/C++, or similar
• Experience with HBM2E / HBM3 / HBM3E validation or debug
• Exposure to high-performance GPU or accelerator platforms
• Understanding of:
  • Memory training algorithms
  • Error detection and correction (ECC, retry, RAS)
  • Power/performance tuning
• Experience working with global teams across time zones
• Strong documentation and technical communication skills

ACADEMIC CREDENTIALS:

• Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field.

LOCATION:

Penang, Malaysia

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This posting is for an existing vacancy.