Software Validation Engineer

At AMD, the mission is to build products that accelerate next-generation computing experiences including AI, data centers, PCs, gaming, and embedded systems. The role is part of AMD’s Validation Automation team delivering graphics technologies such as upscaling, frame generation, and ML-driven rendering to gamers worldwide. The position involves working at the intersection of graphics, machine learning, and product integration, collaborating to validate and optimize features like FidelityFX Super Resolution (FSR) across various engines, platforms, and GPU architectures.

Preferred Experience:

• Strong Python programming and test automation development experience.
• Solid understanding of software testing principles and frameworks.
• Good understanding of real-time rendering pipelines and graphics fundamentals.
• Experience evaluating visual quality and identifying rendering artifacts (e.g., ghosting, flickering, blurring).
• Knowledge of image quality metrics (e.g., SSIM, PSNR) or perceptual validation techniques.
• Experience with performance testing and benchmarking (FPS, frame time analysis).
• Hands-on experience with CI/CD systems supporting automated test workflows.
• Ability to design validation strategies across multiple hardware, driver, and OS configurations.
• Strong debugging and analytical skills in complex software/hardware environments.
• Familiarity with GPU debugging/profiling tools (e.g., RenderDoc, PIX, RGP).
• Understanding of software development lifecycle and version control (Git).
• Experience working in Windows and/or Linux environments.

Nice to have:

• Experience with C/C++.
• Familiarity with CI/CD systems (e.g., GitHub Actions).
• Background in graphics programming or game development.
• Basic understanding of how graphics features integrate with engines (e.g., Unreal Engine / Unity pipelines).
• Experience with DirectX 12 or Vulkan.
• Familiarity with shader concepts (HLSL/GLSL basics).
• Awareness of temporal upscaling techniques (beyond FSR conceptually).

Academic Credentials:

• Bachelor’s or Master's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or equivalent.

Role and Team:

• Join AMD’s Validation Automation team to deliver cutting-edge graphics technologies.
• Work at the intersection of graphics, machine learning, and real-world product integration.
• Collaborate with engineers to validate and optimize features like FidelityFX Super Resolution (FSR).

Key Responsibilities:

• Contribute to a high-performing validation automation team delivering reliable and scalable solutions.
• Design, develop, and maintain automated validation frameworks and integration tests.
• Perform automated and exploratory testing in Windows and Linux environments.
• Build and optimize CI/CD workflows to ensure visual quality, performance, stability, and non-regression across models, platforms, GPUs, drivers, and OS versions.
• Analyze test results, identify issues, and provide actionable recommendations.
• Collaborate closely with feature teams, developers, and project managers.
• Report and track defects using standard tools (e.g., JIRA).
• Participate in code reviews and Agile/Scrum ceremonies.
• Continuously improve validation methodologies and tooling.

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 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. AMD encourages applications from all qualified candidates and accommodates applicants’ needs under respective laws throughout recruitment and selection. AMD may use Artificial Intelligence to help screen, assess or select applicants for this position.