SERVER PLATFORM FIRMWARE VALIDATION ARCHITECT

Join our firmware validation team as a Test Architect focused on building robust, automation ready test flows that validate firmware across boot and runtime. You will collaborate closely with SoC, firmware, and validation architects to define firmware test strategies and coverage goals. Implement end-to-end tests that can run on either simulated (pre-silicon) and real (post-silicon) environments. The primary focus will be on AMD server-class products EPYC CPUs and Instinct GPUs for data center and enterprise markets. We welcome applicants from diverse backgrounds who bring curiosity, technical depth, and a commitment to innovation., * Partner with firmware architects and validation teams to define platform level firmware test strategies and coverage goals.

• Evaluate per feature verification criteria and review previous generation test plans to scope, define and develop test cases for next gen products that can run on pre-silicon (SIMICs like simulation models) or post-silicon environments
• Implement end-to-end test flows that validate firmware functionality across boot and runtime, producing repeatable artifacts (logs, register dumps, SOL captures) for effective triage and defect closure
• Help generate requirements to enhance simulation platforms so much of post silicon level tests can be exercised on pre-silicon environments
• Execute tests, debug failures, and collaborate with firmware developers to drive timely defect resolution
• Contribute to test strategy and coverage analysis, with emphasis on system-level firmware / hardware interactions and cross-domain dependencies.
• Enhance test infrastructure to improve test coverage, execution efficiency, and optimize reporting/triage workflows.
• Typical effort split: ~80% test design & development, ~20% execution & troubleshooting., AMD may use Artificial Intelligence to help screen, assess or select applicants for this position. AMD’s “Responsible AI Policy” is available here.

AI-first engineering is a core expectation for this role. Candidates must demonstrate the ability to effectively leverage generative AI, engineering copilots, automation agents, and data-driven tools to improve productivity, accelerate validation, enhance quality, and drive innovation across the firmware verification lifecycle

THE PERSON:

You are a pragmatic problem solver who enjoys digging into firmware and platform behavior, building repeatable tests, and collaborating to close test gaps and bugs fast. You think in terms of reproducible results and automation, take pride in clear triage artifacts, and communicate effectively with architects, validation engineers, and software teams. You are willing to challenge the status quo to find smarter, higher leverage ways to validate firmware and systems features (including exploring AI assisted tooling and test generation)., * Demonstrated experience using AI-assisted engineering tools such as GitHub Copilot, Microsoft Copilot, LLM-based coding assistants, automated test-generation tools, or similar technologies.

• Strong understanding of how generative AI can be applied to software development, test automation, debug analysis, and engineering productivity.

• Experience developing AI-assisted automation workflows, agent-based systems, or data-driven validation frameworks is highly desirable.

• Relevant experience in firmware/software development, validation, or test development.

• Strong communicator and collaborator; comfortable working in cross functional teams

• Strong foundation in computer architecture and enterprise server platform features, hands-on experience with SoC validation or system level bring up and low-level debugging.

• Proven ability to scope pre-silicon tests and work with simulation/emulation teams to make virtual platforms useful for system level validation. Knowledge of Simics or equivalent full system simulators is a significant plus
• Practical experience writing test code and tools in C and/or C++, and scripting in Python, Perl or Bash
• Experience or knowledge in one or more of the following areas is highly desirable (with emphasis on system/firmware development or testability):
• BIOS / UEFI concepts (e.g., ACPI, SMBIOS tables, DXE etc)
• RAS (Reliability, Availability, and Serviceability) features and validation
• Memory subsystem validation (DDR, persistent memory, error injection, etc.)
• Power management and telemetry
• Platform security features (TPM, SPDM, Secure Boot, RoT-based attestation, PQC etc.)
• Virtualization and firmware enablement (ACPI, SR-IOV, etc.)
• High-speed I/O validation (PCIe, CXL)
• Sideband protocols (MCTP, SPDM, PLDM, RDE, etc.)

ACADEMIC CREDENTIALS:

Bachelor’s or master’s degree in related discipline preferred, Analysis Skills, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Automation, Bash Scripting, Bug Tracking/Defect Management, C Programming Language, C++ Programming Language, CPU (Central Processing Unit), Communication Skills, Computer Architecture, Computer Firmware, Cross-Functional, Debugging Skills, Diversity, Enterprise Computing, Functional Testing, GPU (Graphics Processing Unit), GitHub, Hardware Virtualization, Healthcare, High Speed I/O, Home Automation, Injections, Machine Tool, Memory Hardware, Memory Subsystem, Microsoft Product Family, Military, Network Operations Center, PCI Express (PCI-E), Perl Programming Language, Power Management, Problem Solving Skills, Process Improvement, Productivity Management, Python Programming/Scripting Language, Recruiting/Staffing Agency, Scripting (Scripting Languages), Server Architecture, Simulation, Software Development, Software Testing, Software Validation, Strategic Analysis, System Validation, System-on-a-Chip (SoC), Team Player, Telemetry, Test Automation, Test Case, Test Design, Test Plan/Schedule, Test Strategy, Test Tools, Testability, Testing, Time Management, Validation Testing, Virtualization, Writing Skills

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Whether you’re designing next-gen processors, enabling AI breakthroughs, or bringing leading edge products to market, every role at AMD contributes to something bigger - technology that moves the world forward. Join us and, together, we’ll advance your career.