CPU Verification Engineer

Advanced Micro Devices, Inc.; Dublin; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

AMD seeks a CPU Verification Engineer to join the Dublin area. You will verify high‑speed microprocessor cores and caches, create test environments, and guide cross‑discipline teams to deliver robust cores for server, client and gaming markets.

The role requires strong programming in C/C++, Perl, Ruby, and x86 assembly, with HDL expertise and DFT knowledge. A senior candidate will mentor others while advancing complex verification projects.

Qualifications

• Proficient in IP level ASIC verification.
• Experience with Clock/Reset blocks in an SoC.
• Strong programming in x86 assembly, C/C++, Perl, Ruby; strong logic simulation.
• Proficient with Verilog HDL and SystemVerilog.
• Knowledge of modern computer architecture is a plus.
• DFT with JTAG -1149.x, BIST and Scan designs.
• Experience verifying microprocessors.
• Scripting: Perl, Ruby, Makefile, shell.
• Leadership or mentorship experience is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Lead and execute Functional verification of high-speed microprocessor designs, including test suites across RTL and gate level.
• Develop environments and test plans for full chip and block-level verification and debug.
• Develop x86 assembly based tests and exercisers to validate functionality using C/C++/Perl/assembly.
• Coordinate with RTL, DFT and Implementation teams and product manufacturing groups.
• Review functional and code coverage metrics and refine tests to meet coverage.

Skills

ASIC verification

Clock/Reset blocks

x86 assembly

C/C++

Perl

Ruby

logic simulation

Verilog HDL

SystemVerilog

computer architecture

DFT/JTAG 1149.x

BIST/Scan design

microprocessor verification

Makefile/shell scripting

leadership/mentorship

Education

Bachelors or Masters in Computer/Electrical Engineering

Job description

ADVANCE YOUR CAREER. ADVANCE THE WORLD.

At AMD, we believe technology can change lives for the better. It can heal us, entertain us, and make us more connected, productive, and understanding of the world around us. And we’re looking for talent who feel the same: people who want to leave the planet better than they found it, those who don’t shy away from humanity’s challenges but are determined to help solve them.

AMD is powering the next generation of supercomputing, high-performance computing, cloud, and AI. Whether you’re designing next-gen processors, enabling AI breakthroughs, or creating go-to-market plans, every role at AMD contributes to something bigger — technology that moves the world forward.

CPU Verification Engineer

Flexible Location - Dublin or Cork, Ireland

The Role

AMD’s Cores Organization delivers industry leading CPU’s and caches that are the foundation of AMD’s server, client, and gaming business. We are looking for an experienced cache verification engineer to join this innovative team. The candidate will be a key contributor and potential leader for AMD’s next generation cores and caches.

THE PERSON:

The candidate should have strong analytical thinking and problem-solving skills with excellent attention to details. We work on programs with long timelines, so self-motivation and commitment to meeting deadlines is required. We are pushing the envelope on chip performance, so the status quo must be challenged on every program. This requires creativity and innovation, but also excellent verbal and written communication skills. We work in small teams, but we are part of a large cross-site Core’s organization, so teamwork is also vital our success.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Lead and execute Functional verification of high-speed Microprocessor designs, including development of infrastructure, directed and random test suites at behavioral RTL and gate design levels across SoC, Core and block hierarchies.
• Develop environments, infrastructure, and test plans to accommodate both full chip and stand-alone block-level verification and debug capabilities using simulation tools, debug tools and programming skills, based on in-depth understanding of the architecture and HDL/logical design of the microprocessor.
• Based on thorough understanding of the design architecture, develop, run and debug x86 assembly based directed tests and random exercisers to validate functionality and testability operation of the microprocessor design leveraging C/C++/Perl/assembly programming, logic design and simulation skill set.
• Drive project deliverables/dependencies with cross-discipline/site RTL, DFT and Implementation design teams along with product manufacturing teams.
• Review functional and code coverage metrics – modify or add tests or constrain random tests to meet the coverage requirements

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE:

• Proficient in IP level ASIC verification
• Prior experience of working on Clock, Reset related block in an SoC is strongly desired.
• Proven programming proficiency in x86 assembly, C/C++, Perl, and Ruby languages along with strong logic simulation competence.
• Demonstrated expertise with Verilog HDL and System Verilog.
• Demonstrated solid understanding of modern computer architecture would be a plus.
• DFT feature knowledge with JTAG -1149.x, Memory, Logic and I/O Built-In-Self-Test(BIST) and Scan design(LSSD/MuxD) structures and protocol would be a plus.
• Prior experience with verification of microprocessors designs is a plus.
• Scripting language experience: Perl, Ruby, Makefile, shell preferred.
• Exposure to leadership or mentorship is an asset

ACADEMIC CREDENTIALS:

• Bachelors or Masters degree in computer engineering/Electrical Engineering, plus 10+ years of verification experience

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.