Embedded SOC Lead Job Listing at AMD in Bengaluru, KA (Job ID 80901-en-us)

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PMTS SOFTWARE DEVELOPMENT ENGINEER - EMB NPI Diags SoC Lead

THE ROLE: 

• The Diagnostics SoC Technical Lead represents the Diagnostics team within the embedded SoC/Program Core Team and is accountable for diagnostics strategy, planning, execution, coverage, and post-silicon readiness.
• The role requires strong technical depth, cross-functional leadership, and execution rigor to ensure high-quality bring-up, risk mitigation, and sustained product health.

THE PERSON: 

• The ideal candidate should be passionate about software engineering and possess leadership skills to drive sophisticated issues to resolution.
• Able to communicate effectively and work optimally with different teams across AMD.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: 

• Drive IP/System-level test plan reviews and signoffs. Collaborate closely with Diag PM, IP teams, Platform Validation, Release teams, Manufacturing teams.
• Create and drive cross-IP diagnostics strategies, including emulation strategy, debug posture, and post-silicon execution readiness.
• Own and drive high-risk or disruptive diagnostics and SoC features, stepping in as technical lead where required.
• Apply a data minded approach to target optimization efforts.
• Stay informed of software and hardware trends and innovations, especially pertaining to algorithms and architecture.
• Drive diagnostics coverage expansion, with the goal of maximizing defect detection pre-production.
• Participating in new embedded ASIC and hardware bring ups.
• Provide clear technical guidance, feedback, and recommendations across teams.
• Develop technical relationships with peers and partners. 

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE: 

• Programming benchmarks and tools to reveal SOC architectural limitations and improve performance and stability
• Strong programming background, C/C++ preferred 
• Ability to write high quality code with a keen attention to detail 
• Experience with modern concurrent programming and threading APIs 
• Experience with Windows, Linux and/or Android operating system development  
• Experience with software development processes and tools such as debuggers, source code control systems (GitHub) and profilers is a plus 
• Effective communication and problem-solving skills 
• Motivating leader with good interpersonal skills  

ACADEMIC CREDENTIALS: 

• Bachelor's degree with 9+ years of relevant industry experience, or
• Master's degree with 7+ years of relevant industry experience
• Preferred majors: Computer Science, Electronics, Electrical Engineering, or related fields.

LOCATION:

Bangalore, India

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This posting is for an existing vacancy.