Principal, Server CPU Validation Engineer

The ideal candidate is a highly experienced server CPU validation engineer with deep knowledge of x86 architecture, post-silicon validation, system-level debug, firmware and server platforms. This role will define validation strategies, lead complex system-level debug, and work across hardware, firmware, BIOS, operating system, and platform teams to identify and resolve challenging silicon and system issues.

Overview:

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Responsibilities:

THE ROLE
We are seeking a Principal Server CPU Validation Architect to provide technical leadership for post-silicon validation of next-generation server CPU products. This role will define validation strategies, lead complex system-level debug, and work across hardware, firmware, BIOS, operating system, and platform teams to identify and resolve challenging silicon and system issues.

 

THE PERSON
The ideal candidate is a highly experienced server CPU validation engineer with deep knowledge of x86 architecture, post-silicon validation, system-level debug, firmware and server platforms. You are comfortable working hands-on with complex hardware and software issues while providing technical direction to engineers and collaborating across multiple engineering disciplines.

 

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Define and drive post-silicon validation strategies for server CPU technologies and platforms.
• Lead complex system-level debug involving silicon, firmware, BIOS, operating systems, and platform interactions.
• Develop validation methodologies, test strategies, and coverage plans for new CPU features.
• Analyze silicon failures and drive issues to root cause in partnership with design, verification, firmware, and platform teams.
• Provide technical leadership and architectural guidance to validation engineers.
• Identify validation gaps and develop solutions that improve coverage, efficiency, and product quality.
• Drive automation and validation infrastructure improvements where appropriate.
• Collaborate across engineering organizations to resolve complex cross-functional technical issues.
• Communicate technical findings, risks, and recommendations clearly to engineering leaders and stakeholders.
• Mentor engineers and help establish strong validation and debug practices across the team.

 

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE

• Extensive experience in CPU, SoC, or server post-silicon validation.
• Strong understanding of x86/server architecture and system-level interactions.
• Deep experience debugging complex hardware, firmware, BIOS, OS, and silicon issues.
• Experience developing post-silicon validation strategies and methodologies.
• Strong Linux and low-level system debugging experience.
• Experience with server technologies such as PCIe, memory, power management, RAS, virtualization, or high-speed I/O.
• Programming/scripting experience with languages such as C/C++, Python, or similar.
• Demonstrated technical leadership across multidisciplinary engineering teams.

 

EDUCATION

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or Computer Engineering or Computer Science required; Master’s degree preferred.

 

LOCATION

Austin, TX 

Santa Clara, CA

Folsom, CA

 

This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship.

 

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Qualifications:

Benefits offered are described:  AMD benefits at a glance.

 

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This posting is for an existing vacancy.