Fellow - Data Center GPU Systems Design Validation Architect

AMD - Austin, TX

Full-time - Senior

Austin, TX

Computer and Electronic Product Manufacturing

About the position

The Fellow - Data Center GPU Systems Design Validation Architect at AMD is a pivotal role focused on leading the validation of advanced GPU systems, particularly in AI and HPC domains. This position involves orchestrating comprehensive validation strategies to ensure robust system-level integration and performance, while identifying and mitigating potential failures in cutting-edge Data Center GPU solutions.

Responsibilities

• Orchestrating the development and implementation of advanced validation strategies to identify potential product weaknesses.
• Leading a team in pioneering technical validation initiatives focusing on PCIe, HBM, and SMC/BMC firmware.
• Creating and executing validation test plans that address functional and stress scenarios, including emulation of end-customer systems.
• Ensuring compliance with OCP standards and secure solution development, including Out of Band Management and Redfish features.
• Collaborating with multiple teams to devise and execute exhaustive validation test plans simulating real-world stress scenarios and customer workloads.
• Championing the process of debugging, root cause analysis, and resolution of issues discovered during validation phases.
• Working closely with development teams to ensure all identified issues are addressed before production.
• Advancing end-to-end validation test content utilizing creative debugging skills.

Requirements

• Proficiency in programming/scripting languages (e.g., C/C++, Perl, Ruby, Python).
• Expertise in state-of-the-art debugging techniques and methodologies.
• Extensive experience with lab equipment such as protocol/logic analyzers and oscilloscopes.
• Deep knowledge in board/platform-level debug, including delivery, sequencing, analysis, and optimization.
• Comprehensive understanding of system architecture with a focus on technical debug and validation strategy development.
• Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills with meticulous attention to detail.
• Self-driven with the ability to lead tasks independently to successful completion.

Benefits

• Base pay dependent on skills and experience.
• Eligibility for annual bonuses or sales incentives.
• Opportunity to own shares of AMD stock through the Employee Stock Purchase Plan with discounts.