Post-Silicon Systems Validation Engineer Job Listing at AMD in Shenzhen (Job ID 78846-en-us)

Description

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THE ROLE:

We are looking for an experienced and technically strong SMTS Systems Design Engineer to join our Client Systems team. This role requires deep expertise in platform-level system behavior and high-speed IO protocols, with the ability to drive complex system issues across silicon, firmware, OS, and platform hardware.

As a senior technical contributor, you will play a critical role in shaping validation strategies, defining debug methodologies, and improving AMD's system-level robustness for Client platforms, with particular emphasis on PCIe and USB subsystems.

THE PERSON:

As an SMTS Post-Silicon Systems Validation and Debug Engineer, you are expected to operate as a technical leader and subject-matter expert in system-level debug and validation. You will own some of the most complex and ambiguous platform issues, often spanning multiple IPs, firmware components, and external devices.

You are expected not only to resolve issues, but also to define technical direction, mentor engineers, and influence architecture, validation strategy, and debug readiness early in the development cycle. Strong communication skills and the ability to drive alignment across organizations are essential for success in this role.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Serve as a technical lead for system-level validation and debug across Client platforms
• Own and drive resolution of high-complexity, cross-functional system issues, particularly related to PCIe, USB, and platform power management
• Define and evolve system validation strategies, debug methodologies, and best practices
• Analyze and debug protocol behavior including link training, enumeration, power state transitions (D-states, ASPM, L1 Substates), hot-plug, and error handling
• Lead root cause analysis across hardware, firmware, BIOS, OS, and drivers, and drive corrective actions with design and firmware teams
• Develop and drive adoption of debug tools, automation, and log analysis frameworks to improve efficiency and observability
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior engineers within the team
• Influence platform architecture and feature definition by providing early feedback based on system-level experience
• Drive cross-functional collaboration with silicon design, firmware, BIOS, OS, validation, and platform partners to ensure product readiness

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE:

• Deep expertise in high-speed IO protocols, especially PCIe and/or USB, including power management, error handling, and corner-case behaviors
• Strong platform-level system knowledge, including SoC architecture, firmware (BIOS/UEFI, PMFW), OS interactions, and board-level considerations
• Proven experience leading and resolving complex, cross-IP system-level issues in post-silicon environments
• Solid understanding of x86 or other complex CPU architectures and system initialization flows
• Demonstrated ability to design effective debug experiments and drive root cause across multiple subsystems
• Extensive experience with board/platform-level debugging, including power sequencing, reset behavior, and timing analysis
• Programming/scripting skills (e.g., C/C++, Python, Perl) used to enable debug, automation, or data analysis
• Hands-on experience with advanced debug equipment such as protocol analyzers, logic analyzers, oscilloscopes, etc.
• Proven ability to operate independently, drive ambiguity to clarity, and influence technical decisions across teams

ACADEMIC CREDENTIALS:

• Bachelors or Masters degree in electrical, computer science or computer engineering.

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This posting is for an existing vacancy.