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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:
This Product Development Engineer is a senior technical leadership role within AMD's APU Product Engineering organization, responsible for delivering production-ready test and product solutions from silicon bring-up through high-volume manufacturing.
This hands-on position leads product characterization, test strategy, design-for-test (DFT) planning, performance optimization, and ATE test development while partnering closely with Product Engineering, Design, Validation, and manufacturing teams to ensure product quality, cost efficiency, and successful execution across the product lifecycle.
THE PERSON:
The ideal candidate is a technically strong and results-oriented leader who thrives in fast-paced, complex environments. You are passionate about solving challenging semiconductor problems, influencing cross-functional teams, and driving execution through data-driven decision making. Success in this role requires strong communication skills, adaptability, sound technical judgment, and the ability to lead initiatives that improve product quality, manufacturing efficiency, and business outcomes.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Lead product test strategy, DFT planning, and ATE solution development for APU products.
- Drive silicon bring-up, characterization, product definition, and performance optimization activities.
- Optimize product quality, yield, test coverage, and manufacturing costs to maximize business value.
- Collaborate with Design, Validation, Product Engineering, and Hardware Infrastructure teams to define production test and debug solutions.
- Develop, validate, and troubleshoot ATE hardware, software, and test programs across manufacturing environments.
- Mentor engineers and drive scalable automation, infrastructure, and best practices across product lines.
- PREFERRED EXPERIENCE: Strong experience in semiconductor product engineering, test development, silicon validation, manufacturing, or device physics.
- Expertise with ATE platforms, preferably Advantest V93K, and production test methodologies.
- Knowledge of high-speed interfaces and subsystems including PCIe, USB, DDR, JTAG, I2C/I3C, GPIO, and PLLs.
- Experience with silicon performance optimization, power management, yield improvement, and product characterization.
- Proficiency in Python, scripting, automation tools, Git, Linux/Unix, Windows, and modern development environments.
- Demonstrated technical leadership, data analysis, communication, and AI/ML-enabled continuous improvement experience.
- ACADEMIC CREDENTIALS: Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or Computer Engineering.
- Location: Austin, TX
- This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship.
Benefits offered are described:
- AMD benefits at a glance.
- AMD does not accept unsolicited resumes from headhunters, recruitment agencies, or fee-based recruitment services. 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.
- AMD may use Artificial Intelligence to help screen, assess or select applicants for this position. AMD’s “Responsible AI Policy” is available here.
- This posting is for an existing vacancy.
Responsibilities
THE ROLE:
This Product Development Engineer is a senior technical leadership role within AMD's APU Product Engineering organization, responsible for delivering production-ready test and product solutions from silicon bring-up through high-volume manufacturing.
This hands-on position leads product characterization, test strategy, design-for-test (DFT) planning, performance optimization, and ATE test development while partnering closely with Product Engineering, Design, Validation, and manufacturing teams to ensure product quality, cost efficiency, and successful execution across the product lifecycle.
THE PERSON:
The ideal candidate is a technically strong and results-oriented leader who thrives in fast-paced, complex environments. You are passionate about solving challenging semiconductor problems, influencing cross-functional teams, and driving execution through data-driven decision making. Success in this role requires strong communication skills, adaptability, sound technical judgment, and the ability to lead initiatives that improve product quality, manufacturing efficiency, and business outcomes.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Lead product test strategy, DFT planning, and ATE solution development for APU products.
- Drive silicon bring-up, characterization, product definition, and performance optimization activities.
- Optimize product quality, yield, test coverage, and manufacturing costs to maximize business value.
- Collaborate with Design, Validation, Product Engineering, and Hardware Infrastructure teams to define production test and debug solutions.
- Develop, validate, and troubleshoot ATE hardware, software, and test programs across manufacturing environments.
- Mentor engineers and drive scalable automation, infrastructure, and best practices across product lines.
- PREFERRED EXPERIENCE: Strong experience in semiconductor product engineering, test development, silicon validation, manufacturing, or device physics.
- Expertise with ATE platforms, preferably Advantest V93K, and production test methodologies.
- Knowledge of high-speed interfaces and subsystems including PCIe, USB, DDR, JTAG, I2C/I3C, GPIO, and PLLs.
- Experience with silicon performance optimization, power management, yield improvement, and product characterization.
- Proficiency in Python, scripting, automation tools, Git, Linux/Unix, Windows, and modern development environments.
- Demonstrated technical leadership, data analysis, communication, and AI/ML-enabled continuous improvement experience.
- ACADEMIC CREDENTIALS: Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or Computer Engineering.
- Location: Austin, TX
- This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship.
Qualifications
Benefits offered are described:
- AMD benefits at a glance.
- AMD does not accept unsolicited resumes from headhunters, recruitment agencies, or fee-based recruitment services. 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.
- AMD may use Artificial Intelligence to help screen, assess or select applicants for this position. AMD’s “Responsible AI Policy” is available here.
- This posting is for an existing vacancy.
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