SLT Product Development Engineer

WHAT YOU DO AT AMD CHANGES EVERYTHINGAt 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. The RoleWe are a growing Product and Test Engineering team who manages critical and strategic New Product Introduction (NPI) and sustaining to support the Embedded Business Unit. We do exciting product development based on leading-edge technology that will power the next generation processors used for automotive, robotics, high-end networking and storage, industrial, aerospace and defense.If you are looking for a fulfilling and challenging career as an engineer in NPI System-level Test (SLT) Product Development, you are in the right place! As a Member of Technical Staff (MTS) SLT Product Development Engineer, you will be responsible for developing and driving SLT test solutions to meet production business milestones and KPI metrics (test time, yield, cost, quality). The expectation is to perform technical leadership through interaction with Diagnostics team, Quality & Reliability team, BIOS, software & platform teams to come up with the best solution that balances quality and cost. You will experience working with and learning from AMD’s talented engineering teams around the world.The PersonAs part of this team, you will have complete ownership in developing SLT test program for next-generation AMD microprocessors. You will work on internal SLT platforms and debug test infrastructure issues including test HW, test SW, diagnostics, and device-specific IP. Additionally, you will leverage SLT data to drive improvements in either the product’s platform software or upstream ATE test coverage. The engineer must ensure overall compatibility, compliance, and test coverage of microprocessors from product definition through product qualification and into high-volume manufacturing by developing product specific test hardware, software, and diagnostics.Key ResponsibilitiesAccountable for driving test solution/coverage development, optimization to meet business milestones: schedule, test time, yield, cost and quality.Must have extensive experience with direct SLT Test patterns, calibration test flows/method development, debug, test and characterization experience working in an NPI Product Engineering team.Collaborate with various engineering teams to determine System Level Test (SLT) coverage, content, characterization requirements, and root cause resolution for SLT device failuresEarly engagement in pre and post silicon phases, including test flow planning, test coverage bring-up, test flow integration, and test hardware checkout.Validate new product features, test conditions, test methodologies, and test contentsPerform silicon characterization across process, voltage, and temperatureConducts engineering evaluation, test program correlation, releases for high volume production and engineering enhancement or improvement projectsDrive Key Performance Indicators such as test time reduction, yield debug, quality improvement across products and drive innovation on test strategyProvides overall Test Engineering support for AMD’s S3 products tested at global facilitiesWorking with regional teams, including Product development group and Manufacturing group in the early stage bring up for product cycles at the AMD high volume sitesRepresents test team on any test excursions and issue escalations to the respective owner to identify resolution or containment action for the issueInterface between AMD and OSAT for test program implementation and resolution for operation issuesStrong understanding of test program, good communication and capability to drive/deliver critical business milestonesProvide technical supervision or mentoring junior engineersFamiliar with RMA debug is a plus.Preferred ExperienceMastery of principles of test experience in System Level Test or x86 System ArchitectureExtensive experience as a SLT technical leader with a successful track record of bringing up test patterns, debug low yield, test flow integration and characterization experience working in an NPI Product Engineering team.Proficient in Windows, Unix, and Linux operating systemsExperience in platform test and debugExperience with IC test experience and assist in ASIC bring up and support activitiesTechnical knowledge in OS kernel, driver, BIOS firmwareDemonstrated programming and scripting experience using various programming languages (C, C++, Java, Ruby, Perl, Python)Knowledgeable in version control tools (Git)Electrical/Electronics, Computer Engineering, or comparable disciplinesAcademic CredentialsBS/MS Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or comparable disciplinesLOCATION:Austin, TXThis role is not eligible for visa sponsorship.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.This posting is for an existing vacancy.