Memory IP Systems Engineer Job Listing at AMD in Austin, TX (Job ID 48930-en-us)

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About the Position:
The AMD Strategic Silicon Solutions Team is on the lookout for a dynamic, energetic Memory IP System Engineer to join our growing team.  As a key contributor to the success of AMD's product portfolio, you will be part of a high-performance AMD team driving the delivery of high quality, industry leading product technology to market.  The Memory Engineering team fosters and encourages continuous technical innovation to showcase successes as well as facilitate continuous career development.

Key Responsibilities:
As a Memory IP System Engineer, you will drive planning and execution for memory subsystem development, and validation of AMD Strategic Silicon Solutions (S3) SOC products. Planning and execution covers resource and schedule requirements, hardware and software requirements, validation test architecture and development based on the memory IP features of SOC products. Memory IPSE will also be interfacing directly with AMD customers of the Semi-Customer SOC products.

Responsibilities include:

• Defining and executing overall memory IP functional test plan and validation strategy for AMD Semi-Custom SOC products.
• Working closely with supporting teams in SOC design, memory IP development, firmware and diagnostics ensuring readiness for first silicon arrival, enablement of memory features during bring up, and debug of memory related issues throughout the development life cycle.
• Driving technical innovation to enhance AMD's memory validation capabilities, including tool and script development, technical and procedural methodology enhancement, and various internal and cross-functional technical initiatives.
• Driving debug of memory IP related issues found during pre-silicon emulation, bringup, validation, and production phases of SOC programs.
• Drive collaborative team discussions to drive resolution of technical issues and to address technical initiatives.
• Engage with AMD S3 SOC customers throughout the development lifecycle, from the early stages of development planning through validation execution and production support.
• Engaging with the various memory suppliers is support of the SOC system development and the validation execution.

Skills and Experience:

• Minimum 10 years of experience in SOC design/verification, memory validation and/or SOC IP electrical characterization.
• Working knowledge of various memory technologies such as DDR, GDDR, LPDDR and others.
• Programming/scripting skills (eg. C/C++, Perl, Ruby, Python).
• Extensive experience with debug techniques and methodologies.
• Hands-on experience in using lab equipment, oscilloscopes, bit error rate detectors etc.   
• Experience in characterization of analog IPs like PLL, DAC and transceivers are a strong plus.
• In-depth knowledge of PC architectures and system technologies.
• Must have excellent written and verbal communication skills for both internal and customer facing interaction.
  Must be a self-starter, able drive tasks to completion independently in a dynamic team working environment.
  Ability to flex responsibilities over the development lifecycle.
• Leadership and mentoring skills a definite asset.

Academic Credentials: 

Bachelors or Master's degree in Electrical or Computer Engineering with focus on high-speed interface technology, memory controllers and/or I/O controllers.

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At AMD, your base pay is one part of your total rewards package.  Your base pay will depend on where your skills, qualifications, experience, and location fit into the hiring range for the position. You may be eligible for incentives based upon your role such as either an annual bonus or sales incentive. Many AMD employees have the opportunity to own shares of AMD stock, as well as a discount when purchasing AMD stock if voluntarily participating in AMD's Employee Stock Purchase Plan. You'll also be eligible for competitive benefits described in more detail here.

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