SoC Address and Data Hub Systems Validation Engineer, Markham

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The Role AMD is looking for a systems validation engineer to provide subject‑matter expertise to our growing team. As a key contributor, you will have a strong technical background and contribute to all aspects of the post‑silicon development process.

The Team We work with customers to develop new products, previously including game consoles. As an IP Systems Validation Engineer, you will drive the planning, post‑silicon execution, silicon bring‑up and debug of AMD processor and graphics‑based systems while working closely with internal teams to meet product development milestones.

Key Responsibilities

Participate in systems design development throughout the entire product lifecycle, from pre‑silicon and emulation through post‑silicon and software integration and validation.

Isolation and debug of issues found in the hardware interconnect layers of an SoC system.

Able to proactively support a team culture that fosters knowledge sharing, excellence, and collaboration.

Defining and executing validation strategies, enabling feature and unit test plans.

Publishing and aligning test plan requirements, deliverables, and dependencies.

Working closely with supporting teams such as design, diagnostics, Software/Firmware/BIOS/driver, and project leadership.

Requirements

In‑depth knowledge of CPU addressing and control structures and SoC architecture, computer architecture and concepts.

Experience with FPGA and other hardware emulation platforms for pre‑silicon debug.

Strong understanding of BIOS, OS (Windows/Linux), and driver‑level interactions and common failure points.

Good understanding of boot flows and power sequences.

Led process improvement initiatives to improve engineering quality.

Preferred Experience

Prior or recent years of experience in pre‑ and post‑silicon validation in the semiconductor industry.

Hardware description languages (e.g., Verilog).

Strong programming/scripting skills (e.g., Python, C/C++, Ruby).

Experience with Windows and Linux.

Experience with IP/System level bring‑up, SoC debug techniques, and methodologies.

Strong organizational skills and ability to handle multiple issues at the same time.

Academic Credentials

Bachelor’s/Master’s degree in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related field strongly preferred.

Benefits Benefits offered are described: AMD benefits at a glance.

Equal Opportunity Statement AMD and its subsidiaries are equal‑opportunity, inclusive employers and will consider all applicants without regard to age, ancestry, color, marital status, medical condition, mental or physical disability, national origin, race, religion, political and/or third‑party affiliation, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We encourage applications from all qualified candidates and will accommodate applicants’ needs under the respective laws throughout all stages of the recruitment and selection process.

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