Software Test Automation Engineer (Full-Time, Hybrid) Job Listing at AMD in Markham, ON (Job ID 67274-en-us)

Description

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THE ROLE: 

If you're passionate about experimenting with the latest and greatest technologies through beta-testing software, drivers, or operating systems, this is your opportunity to get in on the ground floor and be part of the growing AMD Graphics Software QA team delivering new technologies to production.

This is an exciting opportunity where you will be exposed to all the latest technologies in the computer graphics industry including desktop and mobile segments. You will get hands-on with the latest graphics technologies, prototype hardware, and AI/ML developments, and have an opportunity to drive improvements to overall software quality and operational efficiency.

The successful candidate would be comfortable with Python scripting to create and modify automated test cases. Identifying opportunities for and using AI/ML for more efficient and effective validation will be a key area of growth moving forward.

You will be part of a multi-disciplinary team with a strong focus on the quality of new software features and new operating systems support for our graphics driver releases. We are looking for someone who is passionate about automation, PC and gaming industry, software quality, AI/ML, and has a relentless focus on customer satisfaction.

THE PERSON: 

The ideal candidate is someone who has a passion, interest and curiosity for PCs, graphics and display technologies. Familiarity with test automation, CI/CD, PC hardware, Microsoft Windows and Linux operating systems will be very valuable in this role.

The ideal candidate will have prior experience in automation, software, testing, or a related field. The right individual must work well with others, be a great communicator, and understand the functions of the different disciplines on a QA team. Familiarity with the architecture of a PC is a must.

The ideal candidate will be a self-starter who is interested in learning about the many facets of GPUs and has the drive to work with the QA and development teams to break drivers and software effectively and efficiently in an automated fashion.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: 

• Create new test automation to validate drivers and apps
• Update and optimize existing test scripts as execution environments change
• Drive innovation by implementing effective and efficient validation using AI/ML models
• Combine knowledge of hardware and software platforms to explore novel approaches to solve important validation problems
• Evaluate and review existing test automation processes to continuously optimize the workflow

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE: 

• Scripting or test automation experience (Python, C#, C++, PowerShell)
• CI/CD tools, workflows, and infrastructure (GitHub, Jenkins, YAML, Artifactory)
• Experience with test case management and defect tracking tools
• Background in Software QA, PC or gaming industry
• Expert in Windows OS and Linux is a plus
• Excellent analytical skills and a razor-sharp eye for details
• Strong English written and verbal communication skills, and strong reading comprehension
• Comfortable to work in a fast-paced and deadline-driven environment with changing demands
• Highly reliable, and self-motivated with excellent time and task management

ACADEMIC CREDENTIALS: 

• Bachelors in Computer Engineering/Computer Science, or equivalent degree

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