Memory Subsystem Design Verification Engineer

Advanced Micro Devices; Markham; On-site; CAD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading semiconductor company in Markham, Canada is seeking a Verification Engineer for their Memory Subsystem team. In this role, you will design and implement advanced verification environments using System Verilog and UVM methodologies. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams, develop test benches, and ensure comprehensive coverage of memory subsystem solutions. The ideal candidate has strong skills in C/C++, IP verification, and debugging co-verification environments. This position offers opportunities for career advancement and innovation in a collaborative culture.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package

Qualifications

• Experience in IP and subsystem verification with System Verilog/UVM.
• Ability to design and debug co-verification environments.
• Experience with firmware/hardware co-verification.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement advanced verification environments.
• Analyze coverage metrics and manage regressions.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams.

Skills

Proficiency in C/C++

System Verilog

UVM

Scripting languages (Python, shell)

Debugging co-verification environments

Experience in IP verification

Understanding of synchronization techniques

Education

Bachelor's or master's in Electrical Engineering or related field

Tools

Git

Perforce

VCS

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 Memory Subsystem team is hiring Verification Engineers to contribute to the definition, design, and development of high-speed LPDDR/DDR memory subsystem solutions and associated IP. This role includes verification across multiple product lines and pre-silicon production‑level firmware co‑verification using hybrid co‑simulation environments and Universal Verification Methodology (UVM).

THE PERSON:

In this role, you will design and implement advanced verification environments for memory subsystems and associated IP using System Verilog and UVM methodologies. You will develop and maintain test benches, co‑verification frameworks, and test suites aligned with evolving firmware features, ensuring comprehensive coverage and robust verification from IP and subsystem levels through production. Responsibilities include integrating and debugging Memory VIP, analyzing coverage metrics, managing regressions, and collaborating with cross‑functional teams to deliver end‑to‑end verification solutions. You will also adapt to new tools and frameworks, contribute improvements, and document results to support efficient and scalable verification processes.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Proficiency in C/C++, System Verilog, UVM (object‑oriented design), and scripting languages (e.g., Python, shell)
• Experience in IP and subsystem verification with System Verilog/UVM and VCS
• Background in testbench architecture, microarchitecture, and co‑verification with firmware
• Knowledge of code and functional coverage and how test plans map to cover goals
• Ability to design and debug co‑verification environments for production‑level firmware
• Experience developing transactor‑based stimulus and maintaining test suites as features evolve
• Ability to learn new toolsets/frameworks and contribute updates

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE:

• Experience building monitors/checkers and developing SVA/OVL and synthesizable assertions
• Verification experience with DDR/JEDEC standard IP, DDR PHY, or Memory Controllers
• Experience verifying subsystems/components and applying methodologies to achieve subsystem verification
• Familiarity with architectural models and SystemC
• Experience with Zebu emulation for verification and debug
• Firmware/hardware co‑verification using UVM System Verilog, C‑DPI, and gasket‑structured testbenches
• Memory VIP integration, bring‑up, and debug
• End‑to‑end verification experience from front‑end through lab bring‑up.
• Understanding of synchronization techniques (e.g., handshakes, message passing) and hardware‑level clocking, including multi‑domain simulation synchronization
• Experience with Git and Perforce
• Managing regressions and coverage databases
• SoC IP knowledge and a high‑level understanding of the role and interfaces of each IP

ACADEMIC CREDENTIALS:

• Bachelors or master's in electrical engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field or equivalent practical experience in verification engineering.

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