CReST Diagnostics Engineer

THE ROLE: The Diagnostic Engineering team is responsible for function, system, and stress validation tool development targeting next generation CPU, APU and dGPU products. We are seeking a self-motivated and experienced engineer to design and develop multimedia software which verifies the industry leading products to the internal and external customers.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Design and develop software tool for multimedia IP features bring-up and verification on both pre-silicon environment (FPGA, C-Model, Palladium etc.) and post-silicon system (silicon and platform)
• Identify and resolve IP, SoC, board and firmware issues; Provide support to external customers and internal engineering teams using this tool for chip screening, validation, profiling, etc.
• Forward thinker to improve development process and drive innovation

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE:

• Proven experience on driver, validation tool or embedded SW development and closely interact with HW designers and FW development team.
• Strong mix of large-scale software development ability and hardware understanding.
• Hands-on experience with any of SoC/board bring up, video post-processing/dec/enc is preferred.
• Proficient in C & Modern C++ programming
• Familiar with source controls systems like Git and Perforce.
• Familiar with Linux, knowledge and experience of device driver or firmware development is required.
• Familiar with video post-processing and enhancement algorithms, scaling, color space conversion, gamut remap, tone mapping, alpha blending, HDR
• Strong debugging and testing skills
• Strong communication skills

ACADEMIC CREDENTIALS:

• Sc. or M.Sc. in EE or CS or equivalent

LOCATION: Markham, ON Benefits offered are described: AMD benefits at a glance .