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AI /ML CPU System Validation Architect

AMD and Careers
Folsom, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 12/25/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 2/24/2026
Overview:
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.
Responsibilities:
AI /ML CPU System Validation Architect

THE ROLE:
The AI/ML CPU System Validation Architect will build sophisticated, scalable frameworks by employing advanced AI/ML technologies that will accelerate CPU system level silicon validation and debug. Exposure begins at the architecture level, working with pre-silicon teams to maximize pre-silicon coverage, post-silicon bring-up and enablement, and engagement through production and working with customer-facing teams for best adoption. You will work in a dynamic environment, directly with the product, tools, motherboards, and BIOS/OS.
As a key contributor to the success of AMD’s server & client roadmaps, you will be part of a high performing team driving the delivery of high quality, industry leading processors to market. The CPU platform validation team fosters and encourages continuous technical innovation to showcase successes as well as facilitate continuous career development.

THE PERSON:
The AMD CPU platform validation team is looking for a dynamic, energetic AI/ML CPU Validation Architect to join our growing team focused on the silicon validation of AMD’s family of Zen CPU’s.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
  • Lead the charge at AMD evaluating, implementing, and deployment of AI/ML solutions in a post-silicon environment to accelerate CPU debug and bug hunting
  • Build and maintain ML pipelines using frameworks such as PyTorch, TensorFlow, or scikit-learn for anomaly detection, failure classification, and root cause analysis
  • Develop and refine NLP models using transformer models, tokenization libraries(NLTK, spaCy, etc.) to meet CPU post-silicon validation use cases and requirements
  • Utilize machine learning techniques to analyze and interpret data
  • Implement and deploy Microservices/ML Pipelines on Linux/Windows Platforms
  • Solutions are delivered via a fully automated CI/CD Pipeline
  • Work closely with CPU post-silicon validation engineers to understand their requirements and develop AI/ML solutions that meet their needs, balancing technical feasibility with business objectives.

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE:
  • 8 yrs of experience in software product development with at least 4 yrs of relevant technical expertise in designing & developing AI/ML solutions, including experience with deep learning, NLP, and time-series analysis
  • Strong Python programming skills with experience in ML frameworks (PyTorch, TensorFlow, scikit-learn) and data processing libraries (pandas, NumPy)
  • Hands-on experience developing AI/ML models in real-world environments and integrating AI/ML using cloud-native or hybrid technologies into applications.
  • Experience with SQL and NoSQL databases, vector databases, and working with large-scale structured and unstructured datasets
  • Post-silicon validation and/or system level debug
  • Laboratory experience with post-si platforms
  • Developing validation testplans
  • x86 instruction set experience is a plus
  • Good written and oral communication skills
  • Strong analytical/problem solving skills, ability to learn quickly, and pronounced attention to detail.
  • Self-motivated, a good team player

ACADEMIC CREDENTIALS:
  • BS/MS/PhD in Electrical or Computer Engineering with multiple years of relevant experience

LOCATION:
Folsom, CA
Austin, TX

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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.

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