Overview
As a Senior Staff Engineer of the Product Characterization Team, you will work on performance evaluation of our Adaptive SoC and FPGA products. You will plan, develop and execute tests with designers to ensure silicon performance and features meet datasheet specifications. You will implement test solutions using FPGA logic to apply characterization patterns and workarounds to resolve silicon issues.
Role
Senior Staff Engineer, Product Characterization
The Person
If you are PASSIONATE, ADAPTABLE, and INNOVATIVE, AMD is the right place for you.
Key Responsibilities
- Design and develop functional tests for measuring performance of Digital IPs (RAM, DSP, SRL, and Memory PHY) and Hard IP System
- Development of RTL test designs and firmware to validate IPs
- Conduct testing across process, voltage, and temperature variations, as well as volume system testing, followed by analysis to identify trends and outliers
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams including Design, Application, and Product Verification to investigate and resolve issues
- Isolate issues to specific areas such as test gaps, software bugs, silicon bugs, or process deviations using ATE and bench setups
- Analyze silicon characterization results and create characterization reports and insights
- Generate automation scripts where applicable for efficiency improvements
- Manage and guide junior engineers to handle ATE testing and data analysis
- Maintain effective communication with program stakeholders
Preferred Experience
Proficiency in pattern development or analysis on Functional (Digital) Characterization and testingProficiency in Verilog; SystemVerilog desirable with knowledge of FPGA design flow and software timing closureKnowledge of C programming, ARM assembly, embedded Linux, RTOS, and C compilers is advantageousKnowledge of scripting languages such as Perl, Python or TCLExperience with high-speed protocols such as DDR / LPDDR and Digital IPs like RAM, DSP, SRL and Memory PHYExperience in Testbench and Verification environmentsBasic understanding of ATE testing and NPI Process, bench testing and debuggingStrong data analysis skills and proficiency in data analysis tools (e.g., JMP, Microsoft tools)Strong communication skills; works well in a global, cross-continental teamKnowledge of Vivado Software is a plusAcademic Credentials
BS in EE, CS, ECE or related field; MS preferred, with 10+ years of experienceLocation
Penang, Malaysia
Benefits
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Seniority level
Mid-Senior levelEmployment type
Full-timeIndustries
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