Summer 2021 Pre-Silicon Platform Emulation Co-Op/Intern - (81949)

What you do at AMD changes everything 
 

At AMD, we push the boundaries of what is possible.  We believe in changing the world for the better by driving innovation in high-performance computing, graphics, and visualization technologies – building blocks for gaming, immersive platforms, and the data center. 
 

Developing great technology takes more than talent: it takes amazing people who understand collaboration, respect, and who will go the “extra mile” to achieve unthinkable results.  It takes people who have the passion and desire to disrupt the status quo, push boundaries, deliver innovation, and change the world.   If you have this type of passion, we invite you to take a look at the opportunities available to come join our team.
 

ABOUT THE DEPARTMENT
The Data Center GPU and Accelerated Processing Team delivers AMD products for Data Center, Machine Learning, and High Performance Computing. The Platform Emulation team ( PEMU) is an integral part of Data Center GPU and Accelerated Processing  group responsible for pre-silicon activities to support product bring-up and launch. 

 
PLATFORM EMULATION ENGINEER  Intern

AMD is seeking a Platform Emulation Engineer Intern to join our Data Center GPU organization. Our products support the rapidly scaling Data Center and High Performance Compute infrastructure. You will be an integral member of the Platform emulation team responsible for emulation infrastructure development,  execution and debug of critical firmware used in our HPC and ML products,  developing test plans and execute test cases to enhance silicon test coverage, build and execute industry standard  HPC benchmarks and applications on the emulator.  You will work alongside our team of innovative engineers to support the deployment of AMD’s Instinct  ML products targeting Supercomputers and Data Center workloads.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Collaborate with senior engineers to support debug of Firmware failures
Run and collect data for analysis on AMD’s high end emulators and simulation models

Develop scripts/tools to parse data from emulation runs

Instrument firmware code to support failure debug

Run and collect functional and performance data for HPC workloads

Attend weekly meetings, status communication, presentations.

         
SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS
Knowledge of computer hardware architecture (Graphic card, CPU/APU, memory, bus logic, and display technologies)
Knowledge of computer software architecture and boot flow  (boot code, firmware, bios,  device drivers, OS)

Excellent Programming skills, C, C++, Python, Tcl 
Understanding of  Verilog, VHDL design

Working knowledge of Linux/Unix  environment and shell scripting

Excellent oral and written communication skills

Willingness to learn and think outside the box

WHAT YOU WILL LEARN

Data Center and Machine learning use case and workloads

High Performance computing architecture and use cases
Firmware architecture and interaction with real hardware

Pre-silicon development and testing technologies
Hands-on emulation run and debug techniques

Deep dives into waveform analysis , code tracing and debug

Requisition Number: 81949 
Country: United States State: Texas City: Austin 
Job Function: Student/ Intern/ Temp  

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