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Post-Silicon/Pre-Silicon Validation Engineer

AMD

Location

Santa Clara, CA

Type

Full-time

Posted

9/17/2026

Compensation

USD $119,000.00/Yr. – USD $170,000.00/Yr.

Undergraduate with 2+ Years of Experience
H-1B FY202699.2% approval-61% YoY
πŸ’Ž Strong sponsor

Job description

The role is for a USB3/USB4/HSIO(UFS)/LSIO Silicon Design and Debug Engineer at AMD, focusing on the enablement, validation, and debugging of USB and related technologies across AMD Client and Gaming platforms. The engineer will work closely with cross-functional teams to define requirements and resolve technical challenges. The ideal candidate should have a strong foundation in silicon development and debugging, along with effective communication skills. This position offers opportunities for continuous learning and technical growth.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's or master's degree in electrical engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical field, or equivalent practical experience.
  • Strong technical foundation in silicon development, system enablement, and debugging.
  • Effective problem-solving skills and ability to communicate clearly with technical and non-technical stakeholders.
  • Experience with system enablement and debug activities within industry, research, academic, or related technical environments.

Responsibilities

  • Enable USB4, USB3, Power Delivery, and Retimer features on AMD Client and Gaming platforms.
  • Enable assigned HSIO(UFS) and LSIO technologies, including SPI, eSPI, SSPI, SFHIO, I2C, I3C, UART, and related interfaces.
  • Utilize protocol analyzers, oscilloscopes, software tools, and test devices to investigate and resolve USB hardware and software issues.
  • Define system-level requirements including board, software, retimer, and power delivery requirements based on USB interface specifications.
  • Review internal and external USB technical specifications to develop feature requirements and validation methodologies.
  • Collaborate with internal engineering teams and external vendors to enable features and resolve USB-related failures.
  • Partner with cross-functional teams to support the design, development, testing, debugging, and implementation of technical solutions.

Benefits

  • AMD provides a competitive 'Total Rewards' package that focuses on financial growth, health, and work-life balance.

H-1B filing history

Public USCIS petition and DOL LCA counts Β· latest USCIS FY2026, LCA FY2026

Filing entity: Advanced Micro Devices Inc

As of Aug 23, 2026

Initial approvals

71

FY2026

Approval rate

99.2%

FY2026

LCA certified

263

FY2026

Entry-level share

4.2%

FY2026

Initial approvals YoY

-61%

Trend

LCA certified YoY

-68%

Trend

Initial approvals by fiscal year

Approval rate by fiscal year

Continuing vs initial approvals

LCA certified positions by quarter

LCA certified positions by fiscal year

Based on public USCIS and DOL filings; not a sponsorship guarantee.

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