Post Silicon Data Fabric Validation Engineer

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THE ROLE:

The Full-Chip Functional Validation team is looking for an experienced Post-Silicon Data Fabric Functional Validation Engineer to join a dynamic team responsible for validating Data Fabric IP in next generation AMD EPYC Datacenter CPUs. The Scalable Data Fabric is a critical interconnect feature within AMD Datacenter SOCs, enabling high-performance and efficient data movement across the chip.

THE PERSON:

We are looking for a hands-on technical engineer with a strong background in post-silicon validation of Data Fabric features in Datacenter CPUs. The ideal candidate will collaborate closely with Data Fabric architects, silicon designers, and firmware engineers to plan, develop, and execute validation plans throughout the product life cycle.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Validate the Scalable Data Fabric interconnect in AMD EPYC Datacenter CPU SOCs post-silicon.
• Develop comprehensive test plans and stress content for Data Fabric features.
• Drive the debug and root-cause analysis for Data Fabric SoC related issues.
• Test cross-product interactions between various SoC features.
• Enhance post-silicon validation infrastructure including automation environments, configuration checking tools, log analysis frameworks.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to innovate to improve SoC validation, debug efficiency, coverage, and process

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE:

• 5+ years in SoC validation and debug experience
• Strong understanding of x86 microprocessor architecture and of server SOC platforms, including firmware, IO, DDR, and system level data coherency
• Hands-on experience in post-silicon lab environments, including platform bring-up, debug tools, server Operating Systems, and virtualized environments
• Proven track record in developing validation methodologies and tools
• Experience in test plan and workload development experience
• Proficiency in programming and scripting language expertise (C/C++, Python)
• Expertise in silicon bring-up and debug at both SoC and system levels.
• Familiarity with Server Operating Systems (Linux, Windows)
• Innovative mindset with a focus on continuous improvement.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to work independently, prioritize tasks, and collaborate effectively.
• Skilled in using lab equipment such as oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, and protocol analyzers
• Experience developing validation methodologies, test content, and infrastructure
• Abiltiy to design both positive and negative test cases to validate and stress the design.

ACADEMIC CREDENTIALS:

• Bachelor's degree or higher in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Electronics, or Computer Science

Location:

Austin, TX

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