Senior Staff Silicon Design Engineer (Emulation)

AMD; Malaysia; On-site; MYR 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Job summary

AMD Penang, Malaysia, is seeking an experienced hardware validation engineer to create pre-silicon models and debug complex issues across hardware and software. You will collaborate with design, verification and firmware teams to validate prototypes and emulation platforms, driving efficiency and reliability in the validation flow.

Ideal candidates have 10+ years in hardware prototyping/emulation, strong C/C++ debugging, and deep familiarity with SystemVerilog and VHDL.

Qualifications

• BS ( or higher ) degree in Electrical or Computer Engineering desired.
• 10+ years of hardware prototyping/emulation experience.
• Experience with leading emulation and prototyping vendors (Synopsys, Cadence, Mentor).
• Experience with emulation of full-SoC design with embedded processors.
• Experience building, running and debugging SoC system failures on emulation platforms (Zebu, Palladium or Veloce).
• Broad software debug experience with C/C++ and knowledge of low-level assembly languages.
• Fluent in SystemVerilog and familiarity with VHDL, simulation and debug.
• Familiarity with USB and PCIe high-speed protocols.

Responsibilities

• Develop pre-silicon models using commercial prototyping or emulation platforms.
• Collaborate with design, verification and firmware teams to debug issues on prototyping and emulation platforms.
• Improve internal flows and processes.
• Innovate in emulation and contribute to architecture reviews and planning.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Communication skills

Leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

C/C++ debugging

SystemVerilog

VHDL familiarity

USB/PCIe knowledge

Emulation platforms

Education

BS in Electrical or Computer Engineering

Tools

Synopsys

Cadence

Mentor

Zebu

Palladium

Veloce

Job description

ADVANCE YOUR CAREER. ADVANCE THE WORLD.

At AMD, we believetechnology has the power to solve the world’s most important challenges. From advancing healthcare and scientific discovery to powering AI and the technologies people rely on every day, innovation at AMDis shapingthefuture.

Whetheryou’redesigning next-gen processors, enabling AI breakthroughs, orbringing leading edge products to market, every role at AMD contributes to something bigger— technologythat moves the world forward.Join us and, together, we’ll advance your career.

THE ROLE:

This role is an exciting opportunity in SBIO team to create hardware validation platforms and debugging complex issues involving both hardware and software. Collaborate with design and firmware teams to define validation plans and execute on emulation platforms.

THE PERSON:

• Strong analytical and problem solving skills with a pronounced attention to detail
• Strong communication, mentoring and leadership skills
• Self-driven, Methodical and attention to detail in troubleshooting and problem-solving
• Can work well with cross functional team
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Develop pre-silicon models using commercial prototyping or emulation platforms
• Collaborate with design, verification and firmware teams to debug issues found on both prototyping and emulation platforms.
• Improve internal flows and processes.
• Innovate in the area of emulation and contribute in architecture reviews and planning.

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE:

• 10+ years of experience in field of hardware prototyping/emulation
• Have worked with the leading emulation and prototyping vendors (Synopsys, Cadence, Mentor) to debug issues and deploy new capabilities
• Experience with Emulation of full-SoC design with embedded processors
• Experience building, running and debugging SoC system failures on emulation platforms (Zebu, Palladium or Veloce)
• Broad software debug experience with C/C++ and knowledge of low-level assembly programming languages
• Fluent in System Verilog and a familiarity with VHDL hardware design languages, simulation and debug
• Familiarity with industry standard high-speed protocols such as USB and PCIE is a plus

ACADEMIC CREDENTIALS:

• BS ( or higher ) degree in Electrical or Computer Engineering desired

LOCATION:

Penang, Malaysia

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This posting is for an existing vacancy.