About the job
AMD is seeking a Fellow AI Systems Validation Architect to provide company-level technical leadership in defining how AMD validates AI platforms as complete, deployable solutions. This Fellow role is responsible for validation architecture across server-, rack-, and cluster-scale AI systems. The role shapes validation strategy at the architectural level, ensuring alignment across CPU, GPU, networking, system architecture, and software domains.
Responsibilities
Architect validation strategies for:Server-level AI platforms (CPU, GPU, memory, IO, firmware, and system software)Rack-level systems (power delivery, thermals, fabric, and multi-node interactions)Cluster-level deployments (scale-out behavior, networking, orchestration, and resilience)Lead and manage a small team of senior architects, providing technical direction, prioritization, and growth opportunities.Collaborate with cross-domain engineers and architects to develop validation plans, and help the teams to write and review test content (SW) when needed.Partner with AMD domain experts across:CPU and GPU architecture and validationNetworking and fabricMemory, IO, and storage subsystemsPlatform firmware and system softwareSoftware and automationLead and guide complex, cross-domain debug efforts spanning silicon, firmware, system software, and hardware platforms.Serve as a technical mentor and reference point for other architects and validation leaders.Represent validation architecture in cross-functional technical forums and executive-level discussions.Contribute to the evolution of AMD’s validation methodologies, frameworks, and best practices.
Qualifications
Minimum
No minimum qualifications listed.
Preferred
Extensive experience in server or data center platform architecture and/or validation.Strong understanding of AI system architectures, including CPU, GPU, networking, and software stacks.Proven ability to lead small teams of senior technical contributors while maintaining personal architectural impact.Several years of experience with scripting, automation, and/or test-content development.Demonstrated success defining system-level validation strategies across multiple domains.Proven ability to influence technical direction across organizations without relying solely on direct authority.Strong written and verbal communication skills, including executive-level technical communication.