WHAT YOU DO AT AMD CHANGES EVERYTHING At AMD, our mission is to build great products that accelerate next-generation computing experiences-from AI and data centers, to PCs, gaming and embedded systems. Grounded in a culture of innovation and collaboration, we believe real progress comes from bold ideas, human ingenuity and a shared passion to create something extraordinary. When you join AMD, you'll discover the real differentiator is our culture. We push the limits of innovation to solve the world's most important challenges-striving for execution excellence, while being direct, humble, collaborative, and inclusive of diverse perspectives. Join us as we shape the future of AI and beyond.
Together, we advance your career. THE ROLE:The Product Development Group is seeking a
System Test Engineering Manager to lead validation and manufacturing test innovation for our next-generation datacenter GPU platforms. In this role, you will partner closely with silicon, hardware, software, and manufacturing teams to bring cutting-edge AI, ML, and HPC solutions to life at scale.
You will play a critical role in shaping test strategies, driving automation, and enabling high-quality, high-volume production through our manufacturing partners. This is a high-impact opportunity to influence both product quality and production efficiency while working on industry-leading accelerated computing technologies.
THE PERSON:You are a hands-on engineering leader who thrives in a fast-paced, cross-functional environment. You combine strong technical depth with sharp problem-solving skills and a passion for improving manufacturing outcomes.
You're collaborative, detail-oriented, and comfortable owning complex challenges from concept through production. With a strong interest in GPU hardware and datacenter technologies, you bring both curiosity and accountability, while mentoring others and driving continuous improvement.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:- Define and execute manufacturing test strategies for new datacenter GPU and system products
- Lead development of automated test solutions, diagnostics, and validation infrastructure
- Partner with design teams early to influence DFT (Design for Test) and product testability
- Drive debug and resolution of complex hardware and software issues during build and ramp
- Deliver scalable test methodologies across board and system-level products
- Collaborate with manufacturing partners to improve yield, quality, and production efficiency
- Develop and maintain test content and automation frameworks (Python/Linux environment)
- Establish qualification, release, and maintenance processes for production test solutions
- Evaluate and introduce new test technologies to optimize cost and throughput
- Lead technical problem solving and implement process improvements across programs
- Mentor junior engineers and provide technical leadership across cross-functional teams
PREFERRED EXPERIENCE: - Experience with system or board-level manufacturing test in datacenter environments
- Background in post-silicon validation and hardware/software debug
- Proficiency in Python and scripting (e.g., Bash, Perl, or similar)
- Strong understanding of automated test equipment, diagnostics, and validation flows
- Familiarity with Linux/Unix systems and hardware validation processes
- Knowledge of technologies such as PCIe, BMC, IPMI, and thermal systems
- Experience with Agile development practices and revision control systems (e.g., Git)
- Exposure to C/C++, Java, or similar programming languages
ACADEMIC CREDENTIALS:- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field (Master's preferred)
LOCATION: Austin, Texas
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