Design Verification Engineer (1-Year Contract)

Advanced Micro Devices; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) is seeking an ASIC Design Verification engineer for its dynamic CIT team in Ottawa. This role focuses on developing testbenches, verification components, and automating design verification to ensure high-definition RTL/Firmware quality.

The ideal candidate will have a strong background in hardware verification, proficiency in SystemVerilog and UVM, and excellent teamwork abilities. This position offers the chance to contribute to innovative hardware development in a thriving environment.

Qualifications

• Notable hardware verification experience.
• Proficient in Verilog, SystemVerilog, UVM, and able to work in Linux and Windows environments.
• Excellent programming skills.
• Exposure to Makefile and scripting languages like Perl, Python, Ruby.

Responsibilities

• Develop testbenches and verification components such as UVCs and BFMs.
• Write, modify, and maintain constraint-random and directed test cases.
• Analyze functional, code, and test-plan coverage.
• Implement assertions, checkers, and monitors.
• Triage and debug regressions.
• Deploy verification methodologies such as UVM.
• Reproduce functional bugs found in silicon.
• Conduct code reviews.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem-solving skills

Effective communication

Teamwork and interpersonal skills

Education

Electrical Engineering or Computer Engineering

Tools

SystemVerilog

UVM

Linux

Windows

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

The CIT team is a dynamic and innovative team dedicated to pushing the boundaries of hardware development. We are seeking skilled and motivated verification engineers to join our growing team and contribute to the success of cutting‑edge IPs. We are currently looking for an experienced ASIC Design Verification engineer, who will be involved in all aspects of design verification activities, using the latest methodologies with a focus on automation, power and performance. The candidate will utilize and develop a variety of verification components, using the latest verification methodologies to achieve an excellent RTL/Firmware design quality.

The CIT team designs AMD chiplet technology. The Design Verification group within this team is responsible for developing a scalable DV flow with new emphasis on automation, power, and performance. The NBIO organization has a great diversity of talent across the globe. Our management fosters and encourages continuous technical innovation to showcase successes and facilitate continuous career development.

THE PERSON

• Will demonstrate strong analytical thinking and problem‑solving skills with excellent attention to detail.
• Will have effective communication and writing skills.
• Will have good teamwork and interpersonal skills.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Develop testbenches and verification components such as UVCs, models, BFMs, and reusable verification environments.
• Write, modify, and maintain constraint‑random and directed test cases and libraries in SystemVerilog/UVM.
• Analyze functional, code, and test‑plan coverage.
• Implement assertions, checkers, and monitors.
• Triage and debug regressions.
• Deploy industry‑leading verification methodologies such as UVM and Formal Verification.
• Reproduce functional bugs found in silicon, in simulation and/or Formal Verification tools.
• Conduct and participate in code reviews.

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE & SKILL SETS

• Notable hardware verification experience.
• Proficient in Verilog, SystemVerilog, UVM, and able to work in Linux and Windows environments.
• Have ASIC design knowledge and be able to debug Verilog RTL code using simulation tools.
• Have excellent programming skills.
• Have exposure to Makefile and other scripting languages like Perl, Python, and Ruby.

EDUCATION

Electrical Engineering or Computer Engineering

LOCATION

Ottawa, Markham, and Vancouver.

Benefits offered are described: AMD benefits at a glance. 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. AMD may use Artificial Intelligence to help screen, assess or select applicants for this position. AMD’s “Responsible AI Policy” is available here. This posting is for an existing vacancy.