Product Development Engineer, System Level Test (SLT)

Advanced Micro Devices, Inc.
Austin, TX, United States
24 days ago

Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Compensation
$123,760.0
Working hours
Regular working hours

Tech stack

Java (Programming Language) Artificial Intelligence BIOS Unix C++ (Programming Language) Code Coverage Computer Programming Computer Engineering Software Debugging Linux Device Drivers Perl (Programming Language)
+12 more
Firmware Python (Programming Language) Ruby System Testing Test Data Strategies of Testing Scripting Application Specific Integrated Circuits Hardware Testing Git System-level Testing Software Version Control

Job description

  • Develop, validate, and optimize System Level Test (SLT) solutions for AMD embedded processors.
  • Drive test coverage, quality, yield, cost, and test time improvements throughout the product lifecycle.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define SLT strategy, test content, diagnostics, and characterization requirements.
  • Lead pre-silicon and post-silicon test bring-up activities, including test flow integration, hardware checkout, and production readiness.
  • Perform silicon characterization across process, voltage, and temperature conditions.
  • Debug product and test infrastructure issues spanning hardware, software, diagnostics, and platform components.
  • Investigate yield and quality issues, perform root cause analysis, and drive corrective actions.
  • Support production releases, test program correlation, and manufacturing ramp activities.
  • Partner with OSATs and global manufacturing teams to deploy and sustain production test solutions.
  • Leverage test data and analytics to improve product quality, diagnostic effectiveness, and upstream test coverage.
  • Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on yield, quality, and operational efficiency.
  • Mentor junior engineers and provide technical leadership on critical projects., AMD may use Artificial Intelligence to help screen, assess or select applicants for this position. AMD’s “Responsible AI Policy” is available here.

Requirements

You are a highly motivated engineer who enjoys solving challenging technical problems across hardware, software, firmware, and manufacturing environments. You thrive in fast-paced NPI development, take ownership of results, and work effectively with cross-functional teams to drive products from development into production.

You combine strong debugging and analytical skills with excellent communication and collaboration abilities. You are passionate about product quality, continuous improvement, and delivering innovative test solutions that scale globally., * Strong expertise in System Level Test (SLT), system validation, or x86-based platform architectures.

  • Experience developing and debugging SLT test programs, test flows, diagnostics, and characterization plans in an NPI environment.
  • Knowledge of silicon characterization, yield analysis, and failure diagnosis methodologies.
  • Experience with platform bring-up, hardware validation, and system-level debugging.
  • Familiarity with IC test methodologies and ASIC product development.
  • Working knowledge of BIOS, firmware, operating system kernels, and device drivers.
  • Experience using Linux, Unix, and Windows environments.
  • Programming or scripting experience in languages such as Python, C/C++, Java, Perl, or Ruby.
  • Familiarity with Git or other version control systems.
  • Experience working with manufacturing partners and OSATs is a plus.
  • RMA debug experience is a plus., * Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Electronics Engineering, or a related technical discipline preferred.

About the company

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., AMD’s Embedded Business Unit is seeking a System Level Test (SLT) Product Development Engineer to join our growing Product and Test Engineering team. In this role, you will develop and drive production-ready SLT solutions for next-generation embedded processors powering automotive, robotics, industrial, networking, storage, aerospace, and defense applications.

You will play a critical role in bringing new products from concept to high-volume manufacturing, partnering with Product Engineering, Diagnostics, BIOS, Software, Quality, Reliability, and Manufacturing teams worldwide. Your work will directly influence product quality, yield, test coverage, and cost, while helping AMD deliver industry-leading technology to market.

This is an exciting opportunity to work on cutting-edge processor technologies, solve complex system-level challenges, and make a measurable impact across the product lifecycle.

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