Validation Engineer 3- Pre Post-Silicon Validation Engineer

Job Description: Validation Engineer 3Location: Austin, TX (Onsite) Schedule: Standard 40–50 hrs/week depending on urgency; OT eligibleDuration: 6+ Months (with possible extension) JOB DUTIES:In this role, this engineer will be part of a highly technical team that develops test plans, completes functional & electrical validation, & debugs issues for new processor silicon interface features with strong focus on power management. Writes comprehensive electrical & functional test plans for the processor interface validation of processors. Executes electrical & functional test plans for client processors using hardware & software validation tools, oscilloscopes, & logic analyzers. Debug of electrical & functional issues for new processors. Provides detailed input into the platform definition & review of platform designs used in the silicon validation of new processors. Provides technical guidance and training to less experienced engineers and technicians in the planning, test, & debug processor validation.EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION: Bachelors in Electrical Engineering or Computer Engineering with 5-7 years of related experience;or Masters plus at least 5+ years directly related experience (an advanced degree will be considered a plus);Requires experience and demonstrated technical expertise in the development & execution of platform level electrical & functional test plans;Platform level electrical characterization experience with processor I/O interfaces is considered, preferred;Requires experience and demonstrated technical expertise in the debug of processor & PC platform I/O interfaces.Demonstrated experience with or knowledge using oscilloscopes, reading schematics and layout documentation, and MS Windows and Office applications;Requires good written and oral communication skills;Demonstrate the ability to communicate with a variety of engineering disciplines and management.Team & Scope:Part of the Global Power Performance Optimization Team for semi‑custom products at AMD.Heavy collaboration with offshore teams; after‑hours meetings may occur.Multiple ongoing programs; fast‑paced execution environmentRole Focus: This position is primarily post silicon, but candidates with pre silicon exposure—especially in power architecture—are highly desirable.Key Responsibilities:Post silicon validation for power and performancePower measurements, attainments, and characterizationGame benchmarking (e.g., 3DMark)Data collection, analysis, and reportingPresenting findings to the Power & Performance Lead, who then presents to the architecture teamHands on lab work with thermal and measurement systemsTools & Environments:3DMark and other game benchmarking suitesInternal AMD tools for:Data measurementThermal testing systemsThermal controllersStandard post‑silicon lab equipmentKnowledge, Skills & Abilities5–7 years experience (flexible slightly above/below)Bachelor’s degree required (Electrical Engineering or Computer Science preferred)Strong post‑silicon validation backgroundExperience working in a lab environmentExposure to pre‑silicon power architecture is a bonusTop 3–5 Skills (Manager Priorities)Direct power performance attainment experienceStrong post‑silicon validation backgroundEngineering fundamentals (EE or CS)Hands‑on lab experiencePre‑silicon exposure (bonus)Interview:Phone screen with engineer2nd round with 1–2 engineersMax 2 interviewsVirtual interviews only