Pre-Silicon Verification Engineer

Advanced Micro Devices; Penang; Hybrid; MYR 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading semiconductor company in Penang is seeking a skilled Pre-Silicon Verification engineer. You will work on verification strategies for High-Speed IO End Point devices in next-generation Server SoC products. The role requires expertise in SystemVerilog and UVM methodologies, along with strong communication and problem-solving skills. Interested candidates should have over 6 years of experience in high-speed digital design verification. This position offers a hybrid work model with a competitive benefits package.

Benefits

Competitive benefits

Hybrid work model

Qualifications

• 6+ years of experience in a relevant field.
• Expertise in high-speed digital designs and verification.
• Ability to multitask and manage priorities effectively.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with teams to understand IP features.
• Verify high-speed digital designs using test bench components.
• Develop Pre-Silicon Verification Test Plans.
• Drive debug and root-cause analysis for PCIe protocols.

Skills

SystemVerilog

UVM methodologies

Bash

Python

Perl

PCIe protocol

AXI

PIPE

Communication skills

Time management

Presentation abilities

Pre-silicon verification methodologies

Verification tools and simulators

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical/Computer Engineering or Electronics/Computer Science

Tools

VCS

Cadence

Synopsys

Job description

Overview

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 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

An experienced Pre-Silicon Verification engineer to help with verification strategy for High-Speed IO End Point (EP) Devices for next-generation Server SoC products.

The Person

The ideal candidate will collaborate with cross-functional teams, demonstrate excellent communication skills, and problem-solving abilities. They will drive tasks to completion with high quality and adaptability. Combining specialized knowledge and technical expertise, the candidate will tackle novel challenges, and be self-motivated, consistently delivering timely results, and making critical decisions.

Key Responsibilities

• Collaboration with cross-functional teams and designers to understand the IP features and High-Speed IO EP devices.
• Verification of high-speed digital designs using test bench components, test and sequence libraries with UVM
• Develop and implement Pre-Silicon Verification Test Plans.
• Verification of critical high-speed digital designs using coverage-driven random, directed testing techniques, and Formal verification.
• Drive debug and root-cause analysis for PCIe and other High-Speed IO protocols for SoC related issues.

Preferred Experience

• Expertise in SystemVerilog and UVM methodologies
• Familiarity in scripting languages, like Bash, Python, and Perl
• Understanding of PCIe protocol
• Understanding of standard bus/interface protocols, such as AXI, PIPE, etc.
• Strong communication, time management, and presentation abilities
• Strong Experience in developing pre-silicon verification methodologies and infrastructure
• Ability to multitask, manage priorities, and adapt to changing project needs
• Knowledge in using verification tools and simulators like VCS, Cadence, or Synopsys
• 6+ years of experience

Academic Credentials

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Electrical/Computer Engineering or Electronics / Computer Science related.

Location

Penang, Malaysia

DV

#LI-JL1

#LI-Hybrid

Benefits

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.