ATE Test & Product Development Engineer

Base pay range

$/yr - $/yr

At AMD, we build cutting‑edge products that accelerate AI, data centers, PCs, gaming, and embedded systems. Our culture of innovation and collaboration drives bold ideas with execution excellence and inclusivity.

Test Engineering is a results‑oriented team focused on cost, quality, and time‑to‑market to deliver efficient microprocessors. Pre‑silicon responsibilities include understanding product features, crafting characterization test plans, identifying gaps in test coverage, and developing software and hardware infrastructures necessary for plan execution. Post‑silicon duties involve debugging, analysis, and characterization plans, addressing silicon performance, yield, manufacturing processes, and device marginalities. The Test Engineer collaborates with Design and Platform Engineering teams, identifies root causes from debug and margin analysis activities, contributes datasheet specifications, and drives continuous improvements in yield.

This position requires accountability for quality and timeliness of outcomes within assigned projects or processes. The ideal candidate demonstrates problem‑solving abilities through standard engineering methodologies and exercises independent judgment in complex technical decisions.

• Sound understanding of computer architecture, including pipelining, caching, x86 architecture, and PC organization.
• Proficiency in software programming (Python, Ruby, C++, Java, C, or C#); scripting languages (Perl, Ruby, shell script, etc.).
• Experience with Lean, XP, AGILE, Scrum, or Kanban methodologies.
• Familiarity with version control systems (GIT, SVN, CVS, etc.).
• Industry experience in processor test development, validation, and/or debugging.
• Academic background in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Digital Logic, and Circuit Theory.
• Experience with Linux/Unix and Microsoft Windows operating systems, as well as standard office applications.
• Strong collaborative capabilities and experience working with geographically diverse engineering teams.

• Practical knowledge of silicon debug using ATE, including implementation of test specifications, pattern/vector development, and timing.
• Familiarity with Scan/ATPG methodologies, hardware compression, failure mechanisms, debug processes, and AC scan development.
• Experience with functional or cache resident testing.
• Understanding of modern SRAM cell operation, associated debug, test, and characterization; familiarity with Memory BIST engines.
• Background in analog/mixed‑signal DFT for microprocessor architectures.
• Experience with Verigy 93K ATE platforms, including infrastructure and methodologies for connectivity‑based testing.
• Strong communication and data presentation skills.
• Proficiency with diagnostic tools such as logic analyzers, voltmeters, oscilloscopes, and related equipment.
• Knowledge of JTAG IEEE 1149.1 specification and hardware description languages.
• Statistical analysis expertise for population means and outlier identification;
  Pareto analysis for debug processes.
• Relevant professional experience in any of the aforementioned areas is highly valued.

• B.S. or M.S. in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a directly related field.

Austin, TX

AMD benefits at a glance.

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.

Mid‑Senior level

Full‑time

Semiconductor Manufacturing