Full Time
Markham, ON
Posted 2 years ago

Advanced Micro Devices, Inc

Overview:

WHAT YOU DO AT AMD CHANGES EVERYTHING

We care deeply about transforming lives with AMD technology to enrich our industry, our communities, and the world. Our mission is to build great products that accelerate next-generation computing experiences – the building blocks for the data center, artificial intelligence, PCs, gaming and embedded. Underpinning our mission is the AMD culture. We push the limits of innovation to solve the world’s most important challenges. We strive for execution excellence while being direct, humble, collaborative, and inclusive of diverse perspectives. This is who we are at our best. One Company. One Team.

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Responsibilities:

As a Co-op student, you can make an immediate contribution to AMD’s next generation of technology innovations. We have a dynamic, high-energy work environment, filled with expert employees, and unique opportunities for developing your career. You will have the opportunity to connect with AMD leaders, receive one-on-one mentorship, attend amazing networking events, and much more. With AMD, you can get hands-on experience that will give you a competitive edge in the workforce.

Location

1/33 Commerce Valley Dr. East, Markham, Ontario

This is an on-site role as the hiring team will require the student to work in the Markham office throughout the entire duration of the co-op work term. COVID-19 protocols are being strictly followed.

Program Term

This role is a 12-month position
May 1, 2023 – April 26, 2024

About the Department

The AMD IP Systems Engineering Team is a cutting-edge hardware-based lab-oriented team engaged on an array of leading technologies found in today’s leading Accelerated Processing Units (APUs) and discrete Graphic Processing Units (dGPUs). Among these technologies are PCI Express (PCIe) and AMD’s proprietary High Speed Interconnect Interfaces. These interfaces are industry leading for high-speed graphics and system interconnects. With AMD now shipping and continuing development of its latest generation designs, the IP Systems Engineering role provides an exciting opportunity to be part of tomorrow’s leading technologies – today!

If you are an outstanding individual who wants to make the MOST of your work experience, we are in a unique position to provide an experience that will supply you with what YOU need to succeed in the future: a combination of a) valuable technical skills, and b) development of effective collaborative, organizational, and communication skills that are vital in today’s engineering roles.

As part of the Systems Engineering team, you will be integrated as a FULLY contributing member of the team, with similar responsibilities to the other full-time staff on the team. In most cases, by the end of your work term, you will likely surprise some of your peers when you remind them you are a student returning to school!

The Role

The IP Systems Engineering team has three main functions:

Planning. Prior to the next revision/design of silicon, the IP Systems Engineering team engages with cross-functional teams in hardware (design, architecture) and software (drivers, SBIOS/VBIOS, diagnostics, tools) to establish, document, and review the deliverables/requirements for the next bring-up/validation efforts.
Bring-up. With every arrival of prototype silicon, the team is working in the lab and executing silicon unit level test coverage and validation targeting low-level silicon functionality using a variety of hardware and software-based tools.
Debug. No product is born perfect, and when problems arise, the IP Systems Engineering team is the leading team of experts to provide deep, technical debug analysis and solutions to PCIe problems found in either silicon bringup or by other teams. Extensive usage of specialized lab hardware (protocol and logic analyzers, high-speed scopes), software tools to control design parameters, and understanding of technical specifications are acquired by engineers engaged in these debug efforts. System Engineers drive resolution of these issues across multiple hardware and software teams and develop strong relationships with engineers across multiple facets of the organization.

What you’ll be doing

Responsibilities include:

Low-level testing of ASIC hardware features using diagnostics, software tools, protocol/logic analyzers, and oscilloscopes.
Debug of features that are not working properly, including running experiments, engaging with more senior engineers and/or designers, as well as coordinating testing efforts with other teams (validation/qualification, software, production, etc.).
Suggesting and driving delivery of additional tools and/or processes that could improve team efficiency via mechanisms like automation or reduction of redundancies.
Engagement in system-level debug/triage efforts.
Documentation, including status reports and generation of test plans for future silicon revisions/projects.

What you’ll learn

Details of the technical implementation of an industry-leading, high-speed communication protocol/interconnect.
How to solve complex communication issues on this interface using a combination of data communications theory, application of engineering principles, interpretation of technical specifications and design implementation details, and experimental techniques.
How to effectively engage with other technical staff to drive towards resolution on common issues, including strong development of interpersonal skills that will serve as a strong baseline for your future career.

Requirements

3+ years of computer/electrical engineering education.
Understanding and handling of basic lab hardware (scopes, multimeters, etc.).
Knowledge of fundamentals of logic design (eg. FSM, gates, registers, flops, timing, HDL).
Experience in data communications theories and application.
Fluent with PC’s (building a PC from individual components, installing OS/drivers, basic network configuration, etc.).
Excellent communication skills – written and verbal.
Programming in common scripting languages and/or experience with linux/unix an asset.
Knowledge is high speed protocols such as PCIe/USB an asset.
An eagerness to learn!

Qualifications:

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.