AMD · 17 hours ago
Silicon Diagnostics Lead – Graphics & Compute/AI
Austin, TX
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$164K/yr - $246K/yrAMD is a leader in graphics and AI technologies, dedicated to building innovative products that enhance computing experiences. The Silicon Diagnostics Lead will oversee the development of diagnostics applications for graphics accelerators, ensuring product excellence from design through deployment while leading a team in executing AMD's roadmap projects.
AI InfrastructureArtificial Intelligence (AI)Cloud ComputingComputerEmbedded SystemsGPUHardwareSemiconductor
Responsibilities
Define, the long-term roadmap for GPU performance testing, feature testing, and manufacturing testing for both pre-silicon and post-silicon verification
Lead a team to execute on AMD’s roadmap projects providing on-time Diagnostic test deliveries, risk assessments, and action plans to meet our customers’ needs
Design & Architect advanced diagnostics to detect, localize, and triage GPU defects or performance bottlenecks
Lead team initiatives to integrate customer application layers - like ROCm, OpenCL and Vulkan - into diagnostics development pipeline, ensuring compatibility and enhanced GPU testing
Encourage team members to work on high visibility projects to grow technical skills and move the needle forward
Continuous collaboration with DFx, Performance, Manufacturing, and Validation teams to improve coverage, yield, and field reliability while growing credibility within the organization
Creating comprehensive updates for upper levels of management, clearly articulating areas of excellence and improvement
Qualification
Required
Technical Strategy and Project Leadership
Define, the long-term roadmap for GPU performance testing, feature testing, and manufacturing testing for both pre-silicon and post-silicon verification
Execution Excellence: Lead a team to execute on AMD's roadmap projects providing on-time Diagnostic test deliveries, risk assessments, and action plans to meet our customers' needs
Software Diagnostics Development
Design & Architect advanced diagnostics to detect, localize, and triage GPU defects or performance bottlenecks
Lead team initiatives to integrate customer application layers - like ROCm, OpenCL and Vulkan - into diagnostics development pipeline, ensuring compatibility and enhanced GPU testing
Overseeing and providing development support to team members
Encourage team members to work on high visibility projects to grow technical skills and move the needle forward
Continuous collaboration with DFx, Performance, Manufacturing, and Validation teams to improve coverage, yield, and field reliability while growing credibility within the organization
Creating comprehensive updates for upper levels of management, clearly articulating areas of excellence and improvement
Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or equivalent
Preferred
Significant technical experience and proven leadership experience managing teams of various sizes/strengths
Experience in New Product Introduction (NPI) phases for semi-conductor programs in both pre-silicon and post-silicon
Excellence in planning for schedules, resources, and dependencies
Experience in working with Engineers, Program/Project Managers, and Executives across multiple organizations to align a common solution
Deep understanding of GFX and compute architectures, with proven ability to design and implement diagnostic and test cases that maximize coverage and proactively identify silicon issues
Expert in Modern C++ (C++17 and beyond)
Experience in developing tools around test Infra automation as well as HW design for easier triage/debug
Proficiency in Scripting and automation languages (e.g., Python, Bash, Csh, etc)
Linux & Windows shells working environment
Understanding of AI/ML principles and some experience in applying LLM & ML models in applications
Experience with working in DevOps environment like GitHub, CI/CD pipelines
Excellent problem-solving abilities with a keen eye for detail are highly valued
Benefits
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Advanced Micro Devices is a semiconductor company that designs and develops graphics units, processors, and media solutions.
Founded in 1969
10001+ employees
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