Silicon Photonics Validation Engineer
Content + Source + Freshness • 18 Dec 2025 • 95% confidence
Offer value
High value due to the innovative environment and opportunity to work on advanced silicon photonics, supported by robust career development initiatives.
- Work at a leading company in advanced silicon technologies.
- Focus on continuous innovation and personal growth.
- Collaboration across various technology domains.
Pros
- Involvement in pioneering technology, contributing to next-gen computing.
- Opportunity for collaboration with leading experts and technology partners.
- Strong focus on professional development and innovation.
Cons
- Complex role requiring niche expertise may limit applicant pool.
- High-pressure environment due to product innovation demands.
- Possibility of long hours in high-stakes project phases.
Who it's for
Mid-Level to Senior • On-site in San Jose, CA
Good fit
- Engineers passionate about silicon photonics.
- Individuals with a track record in test development.
- Professionals excited to work in a fast-paced innovative culture.
Not recommended for
- Candidates with limited exposure to photonic testing.
- Those uncomfortable with high-pressure job demands.
- Individuals seeking a strictly predictable work routine.
Motivation fit
Key skills
About the job
WHAT YOU DO AT AMD CHANGES EVERYTHING
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.
THE ROLE:
As a Silicon Photonics Validation Engineer in the SerDes Technology team, you will collaborate with various Product Development Groups, Silicon Design, DFT, Packaging, and interface with key technology partners. This individual serves as a critical technical point of contact to ensure best-practices and new test concepts are architected, developed, and driven throughout the organization. This position focuses on developing characterization and verification test solutions for silicon photonics. You will be part of a larger team that defines test solutions from concept, development, to production deployment.
THE PERSON:
We are seeking a skilled engineer with hands-on experience in silicon photonics characterization and validation. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in solving complex test and manufacturing challenges related to silicon photonics and optical interconnect technologies. This role involves close collaboration with cross-functional teams to support the development and implementation of robust test methodologies. Candidates should be comfortable working in a dynamic environment and contributing to long-term test solution strategies.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Validate and characterize AMD’s SerDes PHY functionality and performance against design targets, product requirements, datasheet and industry standards
- Working closely with internal and external teams to troubleshoot issues and determine the root cause. Feedback to designers and architects for design improvements
- Work with architects, design and application engineers to review specs and features for silicon validation and characterization
- Ensure and enhance SerDes performance, electrical and/or optical, compliant to Industry standards such as PCIe, IEEE and OIF etc.
- Develop test automations with advanced scripting and programing skills to improve test and data analysis efficiency and coverage
PREFERRED EXPERIENCE:
- Hands-on experience with full stack lab instruments such as high-speed scopes, BERT, VNA, and/or other associated lab equipment.
- Experience in mixed signal analysis, issue debug
- Experience in latest SerDes architecture or design
- Experience in scripting test automation, demo GUI, customer supporting scripts
- Understanding of Signal Integrity and/or Power Integrity is a plus
Familiar with advance data post processing technics is a plus
ACADEMIC CREDENTIALS:
- BS or MS in Electrical or Computer Engineering preferred
LOCATION
- San Jose, CA
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