{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"aaece3d63c28ae3482d3ad3c","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/aaece3d63c28ae3482d3ad3c","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/aaece3d63c28ae3482d3ad3c","title":"Fellow, Server CPU Validation Architect","description":"Fellow Server CPU Validation Architect\nWhat You Do at AMD\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.\n\nTogether, we advance your career.\n\nThe Team\nOur Server Platform Solutions Engineering team is the ultimate gatekeeper for the quality of every server product we ship, including functional, electrical, and security post-silicon validation responsibility. They work closely with design, product engineering, platform software, and hardware teams on optimized bring‑up and execution strategies, ensuring functional correctness, electrical compliance/margins, and enabling customer use cases. The validation team engages from the beginning of any design project through post‑launch.\n\nThe Person\nAt the Fellow level, the Server CPU Validation Architect has business and technical acumen, engaging with global validation organizations. They should have in‑depth understanding of our product architecture and its requirements to meet customer needs in terms of quality, schedule, and features. Experience in post‑silicon program ownership, a track record of a “zero customer escape” mentality, and strong executive communication skills are expected.\n\nThe Role\n\nDrive the development of CPU validation strategy and test plan.\n\nOwn validation coverage and content/framework development to find hard‑to‑detect CPU/SoC architectural or manufacturing issues.\n\nEngage with technical leaders to develop tools and methodologies for validating next‑generation server CPU technologies such as PCIE, CXL, coherent interconnects, etc.\n\nAct as a global at‑scale validation strategist, directing usage of our server farms to maximize overall quality.\n\nServe as system‑level emulation architect, leading emulation and prototyping initiatives.\n\nDrive requirements and priorities for automation capabilities to support effective platform validation and product launch.\n\nChampion improvement to development processes and infrastructure, fostering continuous innovation.\n\nAct as a master debugger, handling toughest debug challenges across HW/SW boundaries.\n\nEducation & Experience\n\nBSEE, MSEE preferred.\n\nUnderstanding of modern x86 microprocessor architecture and server platform architecture.\n\nExperience developing validation methodologies and infrastructure.\n\nTest plan and test development experience.\n\nParticipation in silicon bring‑up and debugging.\n\nDebug skills at both SoC and system level.\n\nFamiliarity with programming and scripting languages (C/C++, Python, …).\n\nWorking knowledge of server operating systems (Linux, Windows).\n\nSelf‑driven team player, able to network and drive decisions across functions.\n\nExcellent verbal and written English communication skills.\n\nStrong analytical skills.\n\nLocation\nAustin, TX\nSanta Clara, CA\n\nOther Details\nThis role 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.\n\nAMD 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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