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Position Title: Test/Validation Technician

Location: Austin, TX

Clearance Requirements: None

Position Status: Contract

Pay Rate: Competitive, based on experience

Position Description :

Seneca Resources is seeking a highly motivated Test/Validation Technician to join AMD’s Client Lab team in Austin, TX. This is a high-impact role where you’ll own the final validation step before AMD’s cutting-edge products reach top-tier reviewers and customers. You’ll work alongside world-class engineers and interface with cross-functional teams and executives across the organization.

This opportunity is ideal for someone who thrives in fast-paced environments, has a strong grasp of system-level testing, and is passionate about delivering high-quality hardware and software solutions.

Key Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with engineering teams to ensure product quality and readiness
• Align software, firmware, CPUs, motherboards, and memory with product delivery schedules
• Create and execute test queues using system automation farms
• Diagnose and resolve test automation issues across hardware, OS, workloads, and wrappers
• Partner with external and customer co-validation teams to support launch readiness
• Communicate status, progress, and results effectively to technical leads and upper management

Required Skills/Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science , Computer Engineering , or equivalent industry experience
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills with attention to detail
• Experience in system-level validation across CPU, chipset, BIOS, drivers, and peripherals
• Familiarity with industry-standard benchmarks and performance testing
• Proficiency in test automation workflows and scripting (C#, Python, Batch, Bash, PowerShell)
• Experience with ASIC hardware , firmware, BIOS, OS, and application-level testing
• Knowledge of power sequencing , POST, HAL, and system boot processes
• Exposure to JTAG interface , register read/write, and debug tools
• Experience with defect tracking, revision control, and validation documentation
• Familiarity with Windows , Linux , virtualization platforms (Hyper-V, VMware, Xen), and certification processes
• Strong communication skills and ability to work cross-functionally with engineering, marketing, and program teams

About Seneca Resources

At Seneca Resources, we are more than just a staffing and consulting firm—we are a trusted career partner. With offices across the U.S. and clients ranging from Fortune 500 companies to government organizations, we provide opportunities that help professionals grow their careers while making an impact.

When you work with Seneca, you’re choosing a company that invests in your success, celebrates your achievements, and connects you to meaningful work with leading organizations nationwide.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and strongly encourage individuals of all races, ethnicities, genders, abilities, and backgrounds to apply.

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