
Post-Silicon Validation Engineer
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AMD seeks an experienced silicon validation engineer to contribute technical expertise and leadership to next-generation cores and caches. The role is based with the team in Fort Collins, Colorado, and focuses on lab validation, at-speed testing, and debugging microprocessor designs. The candidate will collaborate across design and manufacturing teams and help solve challenging design and tool problems.
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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. THE ROLE: AMD's Cores Organization delivers industry leading CPU's and caches that are the foundation of AMD's server, client, and gaming business. We are looking for an experienced silicon validation engineer to join this innovative team as a technical expert. The candidate will be a key contributor and leader for AMD's next generation cores and caches. The candidate will join the team based in Fort Collins, CO. THE PERSON: The candidate should have strong analytical thinking and problem-solving skills with excellent attention to details. We work on programs with long timelines, so self-motivation and a commitment to meeting deadlines is required. We are pushing the envelope on chip performance, so the status quo must be challenged on every program. This requires creativity, organization, and innovation, but also excellent verbal and written communication skills. We work in small teams, but we are part of a large cross-site Core's organization, so teamwork is also vital our success. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: - Work in a silicon lab helping to creatively solve challenging problems - Set up hardware systems to enable at-speed testing and debug - Based on thorough understanding of the design architecture, develop, run, and debug x86 software to validate functionality and testability operation of the microprocessor design, leveraging programming and scripting skills - Drive project deliverables/dependencies with cross-discipline/site RTL, DFT and Implementation design teams along with product manufacturing teams - Solve design and tool problems requiring ground-breaking approaches and champion innovation across the organization - Create technical presentations for peers and management PREFERRED EXPERIENCE: - Prior experience with validation of microprocessors/ASIC hardware in a lab setting - Proven programming proficiency in x86 assembly, C/C++, Perl, Ruby and Python languages along with strong logic simulation competence - Knowledge of Verilog HDL and System Verilog - Demonstrated solid understanding of modern computer architecture ACADEMIC CREDENTIALS: - BS/MS in EE, CS, CSE (or similar) preferred LOCATION: Fort Collins, Colorado, USA This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship. #LI-MR1 #LI-Hybrid Benefits offered are described: AMD benefits at a glance. 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. T is posting is for an existing vacancy. AMD does not accept unsolicited resumes from headhunters, recruitment agencies or fee based recruitment services. AMD and its subsidiaries are equal opportunity employers. We consider candidates regardless of 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. Apply at: https://ipc.us/t/8FB4329E4DA345B7.
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- This postingNot listed
- Colorado median$125–175K/yr113 salary ranges
- US median$60–68/hr76 hourly ranges
- Openings
- Olive Jobs lists 127 open Hardware Engineer jobs in Colorado and 2,956 across the US. Under 1% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
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- Education
- 1,856 of the 2,956 open Hardware Engineer jobs (63%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.
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