Manager Sys/Test Validation Eng.
Hybrid (Austin, TX)$148.2kFull-timePosted 1mo ago
About the role
System Test Engineering Manager leading system test efforts for AMD’s next-generation accelerator products from pre-silicon planning through high-volume manufacturing. Focused on defining system-level test strategy, cross-functional execution, and delivering quality, schedule, and customer satisfaction in a hybrid Austin, TX environment.
Responsibilities
- Lead and manage a team of system test engineers supporting Instinct accelerator product development
- Define and execute system-level test strategies spanning pre-silicon planning, post-silicon bring-up, customer samples, and high-volume manufacturing
- Drive alignment on test coverage, validation readiness, and quality metrics across lab, manufacturing, and customer environments
- Partner cross-functionally with Design, Product Engineering, Operations, Supply Chain, Business, and Customer Engineering teams
- Oversee planning and execution for system test deliverables, schedules, and resource allocation
- Identify technical, schedule, and quality risks; drive mitigation plans and escalation as needed
- Communicate program and execution status, risks, and recommendations to senior and executive leadership
- Collaborate closely with globally distributed teams, including Asia-based engineering and operations organizations
- Champion continuous improvement in test methodologies, tools, processes, and team execution
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering or a related technical discipline preferred
- Experience leading system test or validation teams in semiconductor product development
- Strong background supporting GPU, accelerator, or complex SoC-based products
- Experience with pre-silicon planning, post-silicon validation, customer sampling, and manufacturing readiness
- Proven people management experience, including hiring, mentoring, and performance development
- Experience working in complex, cross-functional, and geographically distributed engineering environments
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, including presenting status and recommendations to senior or director-level leadership
- Proficiency with standard Microsoft tools (e.g., Office, Windows OS) for planning, tracking, and reporting
Skills
Required:System test leadershipCross-functional collaborationCommunication to leadershipPeople management
Benefits
- Benefits offered are described: AMD benefits at a glance
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