{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"7bb1578789f3d4c8bcd9abc4","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/7bb1578789f3d4c8bcd9abc4","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/7bb1578789f3d4c8bcd9abc4","title":"Sr. Director Data Center GPU Platform & System Validation GPU","description":"WHAT YOU DO AT AMD CHANGES EVERYTHING\nAt 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.\n\nTHE TEAM:\nAMD's Data Center GPU organization is transforming the industry with our AI based Graphics Processors. Our primary objective is to design exceptional products that drive the evolution of computing experiences, serving as the cornerstone for enterprise Data Centers, (AI) Artificial Intelligence, HPC and Embedded systems. If this resonates with you, come and joining our Data Center GPU organization where we are building amazing AI powered products with amazing people.\n\nTHE PERSON:\nSeeking a strong technical leader who has worked in the semiconductor or systems industry with experience testing SOCs, enterprise class servers, and large-scale clusters. You enjoy developing talent and growing worldwide teams. In addition, you are a change agent with a proven record of pushing the boundary of testing and driving test innovation. You possess strong interpersonal skills and excellent communication skills. You thrive on collaboration and solving complex organization challenges.\n\nTHE ROLE:\nYou will be part of the Graphics Data Center and Accelerated Processing Validation team reporting to the Corporate VP of SOC/System validation. You will get the opportunity to lead the Systems/Platform team as they collaborate with Silicon Designers/Architects, Firmware, Networking, Cluster team and SW to bring our products to market. We work with the world's leading companies developing AI Cloud Services, on-prem AI Clusters, and Supercomputing institutions to enable AMD's GPU accelerators into their clusters. You will have the latitude to innovate and be a change leader. Our GPU AI business is the fastest growing within the company and in the computing industry at large. This will be a very visible role which will provide you an opportunity to grow your career and interact with AMD's senior leadership team.\n\nTechnical Leadership role responsible for leading various teams that own System Level testing, BKC delivery, and other validation functions for our next generation ML/AI/HPC products. You will lead a large worldwide team (100+) including directors, key technical leads, and other team members. The work will require interlock with other engineering and business. The role covers SOC planning to silicon Bring-up through production. Role is a large cross-functional role requiring technical depth/breadth and strong leadership skills. In addition to test planning and execution, we are seeking a mature, seasoned leader with System and Cluster experience to help elevate our test methodologies and ability to scale. If you like pushing the envelope of what is possible and collaborate across teams to raise the bar, you will fit into our future goals. We want people who have system knowledge and experience with highly complex Clusters/Systems.\n\nPREFERRED EXPERIENCE:\n\nExtensive experience working in Silicon/System/Cluster validation\n\nExperience in the ML/AI space\n\nStrong knowledge of silicon/system test methodologies\n\nPrior roles leading other managers and teams of 100+ people\n\nDemonstrated strength in developing and growing technical teams\n\nUnderstanding of HW/FW/SW interaction and system-level design\n\nStrong communication and collaboration skills\n\nDemonstrated ability in \"showing initiative\" to get things done\n\nExcellent communication skills including presenting to senior executives\n\nKEY RESPONSIBILITIES:\n\nLead post-silicon validation planning & execution of System Integration testing, BKC Delivery and other test functions\n\nBuild and cultivate strong relationships with key engineering organizations including firmware, software, networking, cluster test, and other validation organizations\n\nRecruit top talent to support the team's growth plans and develop the existing engineering team\n\nDrive test innovation and strategic initiatives based on learning from prior programs and your own best practice knowledge\n\nPartner with peers to drive quality enhancements through methodology improvements and collaboration of manufacturing testing\n\nSupport debug and customer interactions as required\n\nACADEMIC CREDENTIALS:\n\nBachelors or Masters degree in electrical or computer engineering\n\nLOCATION:\nSan Jose CA (primary) will consider Austin or Markham, ON\n\n*This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship\n\n#LI-DKDAMD1\n\n#LI-HYBRID\n\nThis is not eligible for visa sponsorship.\n\nBenefits offered are described: AMD benefits at a glance.\n\nAMD 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.\n\nAMD may use Artificial Intelligence to help screen, assess or select applicants for this position. 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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.\n\nTHE TEAM:\nAMD's Data Center GPU organization is transforming the industry with our AI based Graphics Processors. Our primary objective is to design exceptional products that drive the evolution of computing experiences, serving as the cornerstone for enterprise Data Centers, (AI) Artificial Intelligence, HPC and Embedded systems. If this resonates with you, come and joining our Data Center GPU organization where we are building amazing AI powered products with amazing people.\n\nTHE PERSON:\nSeeking a strong technical leader who has worked in the semiconductor or systems industry with experience testing SOCs, enterprise class servers, and large-scale clusters. You enjoy developing talent and growing worldwide teams. In addition, you are a change agent with a proven record of pushing the boundary of testing and driving test innovation. You possess strong interpersonal skills and excellent communication skills. You thrive on collaboration and solving complex organization challenges.\n\nTHE ROLE:\nYou will be part of the Graphics Data Center and Accelerated Processing Validation team reporting to the Corporate VP of SOC/System validation. You will get the opportunity to lead the Systems/Platform team as they collaborate with Silicon Designers/Architects, Firmware, Networking, Cluster team and SW to bring our products to market. We work with the world's leading companies developing AI Cloud Services, on-prem AI Clusters, and Supercomputing institutions to enable AMD's GPU accelerators into their clusters. You will have the latitude to innovate and be a change leader. Our GPU AI business is the fastest growing within the company and in the computing industry at large. This will be a very visible role which will provide you an opportunity to grow your career and interact with AMD's senior leadership team.\n\nTechnical Leadership role responsible for leading various teams that own System Level testing, BKC delivery, and other validation functions for our next generation ML/AI/HPC products. You will lead a large worldwide team (100+) including directors, key technical leads, and other team members. The work will require interlock with other engineering and business. The role covers SOC planning to silicon Bring-up through production. Role is a large cross-functional role requiring technical depth/breadth and strong leadership skills. In addition to test planning and execution, we are seeking a mature, seasoned leader with System and Cluster experience to help elevate our test methodologies and ability to scale. If you like pushing the envelope of what is possible and collaborate across teams to raise the bar, you will fit into our future goals. We want people who have system knowledge and experience with highly complex Clusters/Systems.\n\nPREFERRED EXPERIENCE:\n\nExtensive experience working in Silicon/System/Cluster validation\n\nExperience in the ML/AI space\n\nStrong knowledge of silicon/system test methodologies\n\nPrior roles leading other managers and teams of 100+ people\n\nDemonstrated strength in developing and growing technical teams\n\nUnderstanding of HW/FW/SW interaction and system-level design\n\nStrong communication and collaboration skills\n\nDemonstrated ability in \"showing initiative\" to get things done\n\nExcellent communication skills including presenting to senior executives\n\nKEY RESPONSIBILITIES:\n\nLead post-silicon validation planning & execution of System Integration testing, BKC Delivery and other test functions\n\nBuild and cultivate strong relationships with key engineering organizations including firmware, software, networking, cluster test, and other validation organizations\n\nRecruit top talent to support the team's growth plans and develop the existing engineering team\n\nDrive test innovation and strategic initiatives based on learning from prior programs and your own best practice knowledge\n\nPartner with peers to drive quality enhancements through methodology improvements and collaboration of manufacturing testing\n\nSupport debug and customer interactions as required\n\nACADEMIC CREDENTIALS:\n\nBachelors or Masters degree in electrical or computer engineering\n\nLOCATION:\nSan Jose CA (primary) will consider Austin or Markham, ON\n\n*This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship\n\n#LI-DKDAMD1\n\n#LI-HYBRID\n\nThis is not eligible for visa sponsorship.\n\nBenefits offered are described: AMD benefits at a glance.\n\nAMD 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.\n\nAMD may use Artificial Intelligence to help screen, assess or select applicants for this position. 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