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Quality Failure Analysis Engineer

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• Austin, Texas
• Engineering
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• USD $104,960.00/Yr.
• USD $157,440.00/Yr.

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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:

As a Quality Failure Analysis Engineer in Product Quality Organization, you will play a critical role in failure analysis across cutting-edge semiconductor products. This position is ideal for someone with a strong background in Post Silicon Validation, Failure Analysis who can apply deep technical insight to identify, isolate, and resolve complex issues in silicon and system-level environments.

You will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams including design, validation, FW, and manufacturing to drive root cause analysis and corrective actions. Your contributions will directly impact product quality, reliability, and customer satisfaction.

THE PERSON:

We’re looking for a skilled engineer with strong technical and analytical expertise in Component Debug, Power Management, PCIe, and Memory Validation. The ideal candidate thrives in both collaborative team settings and independent work, with the ability to define goals, manage development efforts, and deliver high-quality solutions.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Bring up Server Platforms, Develop and execute DOE's to reproduce and isolate failures, Identify and help resolve quality issues.
• Develop Automation and tools to run tests and analyze results/logs.
• Perform debug and drive root cause analysis across silicon, system and Rack-level issues
• Collaborate with Customer Quality Engineers (CQE), design and validation teams to identify root causes for hardware and firmware issues.
• Further, partner with Product Line Quality (PLQ)/Test teams to implement corrective actions and improve test capability.
• Own end to end FA, Document findings, Analyze and present Data and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives. Create Failure Analysis reports.
• Participate in NPI of Future products, Oversee the set-up of new products and test stations for Failure Analysis operations.

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE:

• Experience in CPU/GPU Architecture, debug/validation, stress or functional test development.
• Experience in Debugging complex Software/Hardware/FW related Fails from new product introduction (NPI) through production.
• Experience working with High-speed server Interfaces such as PCIe, Memory and UPI. Ability to understand and debug PCIe and Memory related Failures.
• Strong Programming experience with Python, shell script, or similar, Windows and Linux OS.
• Hands on Experience with server platforms and lab equipment (Regulated Power supply, oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, etc.)
• Understanding Firmware and drivers, and their interaction with Hardware. Ability to tune Firmware as needed.
• Understanding of Power Management Concepts and Working knowledge of PVT dependencies and Margining (Voltage, Temperature, Frequency).
• Strong Leadership, communication, documentation and presentation skills.
• Experience with GPU data center infrastructure is a plus
• AI ML experience is a plus

ACADEMIC CREDENTIALS:

Bachelor's or master's degree in electrical engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field

LOCATION: Austin, TX

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.

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