Embedded Software - System Test Architect

AMD
Hyderabad
Workplace: OnsiteFull timeFunction: Software EngineeringExperience: 12-16 yearsEducation: bachelorsSkills: ["Leadership","Communication","Collaboration","Debugging","Problem-solving"]

Design and lead verification and test architecture for ARM-based embedded software systems. Work on board bring-up and pre-/post-silicon validation of Linux kernels, drivers, bootloaders, and bare-metal components. Develop and execute test plans for functionality, security, and efficiency, automate system-level tests with Python, and drive regression triage and defect closure. Collaborate with development teams using emulation and evaluation boards to improve performance across key applications and benchmarks.

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Embedded Software - System Test Architect

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Job Summary

Design and lead verification and test architecture for ARM-based embedded software systems. Work on board bring-up and pre-/post-silicon validation of Linux kernels, drivers, bootloaders, and bare-metal components. Develop and execute test plans for functionality, security, and efficiency, automate system-level tests with Python, and drive regression triage and defect closure. Collaborate with development teams using emulation and evaluation boards to improve performance across key applications and benchmarks.
Location: Hyderabad
Workplace: Onsite
Employment Type: Full time
Job Function: Software Engineering
Seniority: Mid level

Key Responsibilities

  • •Serve as verification and test architect for ARM-based software systems, including Linux kernel/drivers and peripheral driver verification.
  • •Lead board bring-up activities for bootloader, platform managers, Linux kernel/drivers, bare-metal drivers, and applications on ARM boards and emulation/prototyping platforms.
  • •Develop and execute test plans to evaluate functionality, security, and efficiency of firmware using emulation and evaluation boards for pre-silicon and post-silicon verification.
  • •Analyze, track, and debug test failures, determine corrective measures, and collaborate with development teams to resolve issues.
  • •Automate functional and system-level tests using Python, integrate into test automation frameworks, run regression tests, triage issues, create defects, and drive code coverage using standard tools like LDRA.

Key Requirements

  • •12–16 years of experience in verification and testing of embedded system software or firmware.
  • •Experience with device driver verification and validation on Linux, bare metal, and real-time operating systems.
  • •Skills in compiling/building/cross-compiling, debugging, testing, and deploying bootloader, TF-A, Linux kernel, and related images for board bring-up using JTAG debuggers and emulators.
  • •Good understanding of SoC/processing technologies such as ARM, RISC-V, or X86, including areas like MMU, interrupt handling, and caches.
  • •Programming skills in C/C++ plus build/scripting tools (Makefile, linker files, Python/Shell/Tcl) and experience with GIT and test automation frameworks like Pytest and Jenkins.
Experience:12-16 yearsEmbedded systemsFirmwareLinuxDevice drivers
Education:Bachelor's in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or equivalent
Skills:LeadershipCommunicationCollaborationDebuggingProblem-solving
Languages:English
Tech Stack:ARMRISC-VX86LinuxLinux kernelLinux driversBare metalReal-time operating systemsBootloaderTF-ADevice treeMiddlewareJTAGEmulatorsPythonCC++MakefileLinkerShell

Company Brief

AMD
Designs and produces semiconductor products including CPUs, GPUs, and adaptive SoCs for consumer, enterprise, and embedded markets, competing across PCs, data centers, and gaming industries.
Industry: Electronics Manufacturing
Company Size: Enterprise (1,001+ employees)
Revenue: USD 1B+
Growth: Public Company
Valuation: Public Company (Market Cap in USD)
Funding: IPO / Publicly Listed
Headquarters: Santa Clara, United States
Founded: 1969
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