ASIC Verification Engineer

Advanced Micro Devices; Markham; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) is seeking an ASIC Verification Engineer to join the Security IP Team. This role involves developing embedded firmware for secure boot and hardware acceleration, and performing co-verification of embedded systems.

The ideal candidate will have strong analytical skills, experience with ASIC design, and proficiency in programming languages like C/C++ and System Verilog. A Bachelor's degree in engineering is required; a Master's or PhD is preferred.

Join AMD and be part of a collaborative culture that pushes the limits of innovation in computing.

Qualifications

• Strong experience in ASIC firmware and hardware design and verification.
• Capability in developing and maintaining verification infrastructure.
• Proficiency in developing embedded firmware for microprocessor-driven hardware acceleration.

Responsibilities

• Develop and verify embedded firmware for SoC secure boot and hardware acceleration.
• Perform hardware/firmware co-verification using UVM System Verilog.
• Collaborate on subsystem specification and influence firmware co-design.

Skills

ASIC firmware and hardware design and verification

C, C++, Assembly

Verilog, System Verilog

Python, Perl, Make

UVM and C-DPI methodologies

Standard bus/interface protocols (AXI, AHB, AMBA)

Education

Bachelor’s degree in electrical or computer engineering

Master’s or PhD preferred

Tools

ASIC verification tools

Job description

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

This is an ASIC Verification Engineering role within the Security IP Team (SECIP). The role focuses on co-verification of embedded microprocessor subsystems and associated hardware accelerators in leading‑edge SoCs. The ideal candidate will also contribute to firmware development initiatives supporting high-performance subsystems such as security policy management, cryptography, data compression, and high-throughput DMA.

THE PERSON

The ideal candidate is a highly analytical engineer with strong problem‑solving skills and attention to detail, capable of independently driving complex technical tasks to completion. They thrive in a collaborative environment, communicate effectively across hardware and firmware teams, and demonstrate a passion for building scalable, high‑performance solutions in security‑focused SoC environments. A proactive mindset and the ability to influence design and verification strategies are critical for success in this role. If this sounds like a role you are interested in, we welcome you to apply!

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Develop and verify embedded firmware for SoC secure boot and microprocessor‑driven hardware acceleration services, including cryptography, compression, and DMA
• Perform hardware/firmware co‑verification using UVM System Verilog, C‑DPI, and FPGA‑based prototyping platforms
• Define and maintain subsystem verification architecture, testbenches, and methodologies for embedded CPU and IP subsystems using AXI/AHB interfaces
• Collaborate on subsystem specification and influence hardware and firmware co‑design, including developing abstracted performance models and evaluating architecture trade‑offs
• Develop and execute block‑ and subsystem‑level test plans using UVM randomized and C‑DPI directed methodologies
• Build and maintain verification infrastructure, including UVCs, system response models, integration scripts, and build/run environments
• Drive verification closure, improve coverage metrics, and debug complex hardware/firmware interactions
• Interface with SoC integration and DV teams to support IP‑level APIs, SoC‑level validation, emulation, silicon bring‑up, and debug

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE

• Strong experience in ASIC firmware and hardware design and verification
• Proficiency in C, C++, Assembly, Verilog, System Verilog, and scripting languages such as Python, Perl, and Make
• Deep expertise in UVM and C‑DPI methodologies
• Strong understanding of standard bus/interface protocols (AXI, AHB, AMBA)
• Experience with firmware development on commercial microprocessors and associated toolchains (compiler, assembler, debugger)
• Hands‑on experience with ASIC verification tools, including simulation, linting, and power‑aware verification

ACADEMIC CREDENTIALS

Bachelor’s degree in electrical or computer engineering required; master’s or PhD preferred

LOCATION: Markham, Ottawa

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 will 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. We encourage applications from all qualified candidates and will accommodate applicants’ needs under the respective laws throughout all stages of the recruitment and selection process.