Staff Design Verification Engineer

Advanced Micro Devices; Dublin; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Advanced Micro Devices in Ireland seeks a senior Design Verification Engineer to join the Analog and Digital-RF team to ensure quality of cutting-edge semiconductor designs for RFSoC platforms.

You will develop verification plans, build UVM environments, write SystemVerilog testbenches, and collaborate with design and software teams to drive robust validation.

A strong background in SV/UVM, problem solving, and teamwork will help you thrive in this collaborative, innovative culture.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field.
• Strong knowledge of SystemVerilog and UVM.
• Experience with industry verification tools (VCS, Questa, Synopsys).

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute verification plans for complex semiconductor designs.
• Design and implement verification environments using UVM.
• Write and debug SystemVerilog and UVM-based testbenches.
• Develop coverage-driven verification strategies for thorough validation.
• Collaborate with design teams to understand specifications and improvements.
• Analyze and debug failures using simulation and debugging tools.
• Work with cross-functional teams to ensure integration and validation.
• Drive continuous improvements in verification methodologies and AI initiatives.

Skills

Communication

Team collaboration

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field

Tools

SystemVerilog

UVM

VCS

Questa

Synopsys 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.

STAFF DESIGN VERIFICATION ENGINEER

THE ROLE

We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated senior Design Verification Engineer to join our Analog and Digital-RF team at AMD. This is an exciting opportunity to join the innovative and multi-award winning team that has developed the RF data converter sub-system, including direct-RF digital signal processing, around which Zynq® Ultrascale+™ RFSoC is built. As a Design Verification Engineer, you will play a critical role in ensuring the quality and reliability of our cutting-edge semiconductor designs. You will collaborate closely with cross‑functional teams to develop and execute comprehensive verification plans, leveraging state‑of‑the‑art tools and methodologies to validate complex designs.

THE PERSON

You have excellent communication and presentation skills, demonstrated through technical publications, presentations, trainings, executive briefings, etc. You are highly adept at collaboration among top‑thinkers and engineers alike, ready to mentor and guide, and help to elevate the knowledge and skills of the team around you.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Develop and execute verification plans for complex semiconductor designs.
• Design and implement advanced verification environments using industry‑standard methodologies such as UVM (Universal Verification Methodology).
• Write and debug SystemVerilog and UVM‑based testbenches to verify design functionality and performance.
• Develop and implement coverage‑driven verification strategies to ensure comprehensive validation of design features.
• Collaborate with design teams to understand design specifications and identify potential areas of improvement.
• Analyze and debug failures to root cause using simulation, debug tools, and other diagnostic techniques.
• Work closely with cross‑functional teams including design, architecture, and software teams to ensure seamless integration and validation of designs.
• Drive continuous improvement in verification methodologies, tools, processes and AI initiatives to enhance productivity and efficiency.

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE

• Experience in semiconductor design verification.
• Strong proficiency in SystemVerilog and UVM methodology.
• Experience with verification tools such as VCS, Questa, and Synopsys tools.
• Excellent problem‑solving skills with a strong attention to detail.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively in a team environment.
• Proven track record of delivering high‑quality verification results on schedule.

ACADEMIC CREDENTIALS

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field.

Benefits offered are described below.

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.

This posting is for an existing vacancy.