Senior Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET)

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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.

MTS Software System Design Engineer

The Role

We are looking for an experienced and highly skilled System Software design engineer with a deep understanding of Linux internals, AI/ML working knowledege, GPU, PC Hardware, strong knowledge of various Linux distributions, and hands‑on expertise in test frameworks and C/C++, Python development. This role involves designing robust test strategies, building test plans, developing automation, and collaborating closely with development teams to ensure high‑quality software.

The Person

Your curiosity will drive your learning and innovation to improve how we as a group, and an organization, can get better every day. Your peers will provide you a results-oriented and encouraging environment for your career growth, fueling your opportunity to be a part of Delighting Our Customers.  

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and execute comprehensive test plans, test strategies, and test cases for complex system‑level features.
• Perform functional, integration, and system-level testing across different Linux distributions (e.g., Ubuntu, RHEL, SLES, etc.).
• Analyze and debug issues across the software stack using strong knowledge of Linux internals, system services, kernel-level behavior, performance tools, and logs.
• Strong hold on AI Models (Training and Inference) and HPC benchmarks - validation, optimization and tunning them.
• Develop and maintain automated tests using gtest, ctest, and other relevant test frameworks.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure testability and influence design decisions to improve product quality.
• Write clean, maintainable C/C++, Python code for test automation, validation tools, and testing infrastructure.
• Drive continuous improvements in test processes, tooling, and coverage.
• Investigate failures, perform root‑cause analysis, and provide detailed debug information to development teams.
• Mentor junior engineers and contribute to building a high-quality engineering culture.
  
  
  

Preferred Experience

• Experience with CI/CD tools (Jenkins, GitHub Actions, GitLab CI).
• Exposure to system-level or compiler testing environments.
• Knowledge of container technologies (Docker, Podman, Kubernetes).
• Experience with performance testing or hardware–software systems
  
  
  

Required Qualifications

• 10 - 12 years of industry experience in software testing, validation, or system bring-up.
• Strong understanding of Linux internals, system architecture, boot flow, processes, memory, networking, kernel basics, etc.
• Hands-on experience with multiple Linux distributions and package/configuration management.
• Proficiency with C/C++, debugging tools (gdb, valgrind, strace, perf), and scripting languages (Python/Shell preferred).
• Solid understanding of software testing processes, SDLC, and best practices.
• Experience with test frameworks such as gtest, ctest, or similar.
• Ability to design effective test plans and test cases for complex software components.
• Strong analytical, debugging, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills
  
  
  

Benefits offered are described: AMD benefits at a glance.

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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This posting is for an existing vacancy.