Staff Emulation Engineer

AMD; Penang; On-site; MYR 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading semiconductor company in Penang is seeking a dynamic Senior Emulation Engineer to join their team. This role focuses on validating security features on Pre-Si Emulation Platforms and requires experience with emulation platforms. Ideal candidates will possess a degree in electrical or computer engineering and have a strong analytical mindset along with skills in debugging and problem-solving. The company emphasizes innovation and collaboration, providing a supportive environment for professional growth.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package

Career development opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience debugging failures using emulation waveform viewers and log files.
• Experience in validating hardware design through emulation.

Responsibilities

• Develop security test plans and validate AMD security scenarios on Emulator.
• Debug issues found during validation and production phases.
• Track test execution to ensure features are validated on time.

Skills

Experience with emulation platforms like Palladium, Zebu, Veloce

Soc Design Debug techniques and methodologies

Strong analytical/problem-solving skills

Attention to details

Education

Bachelors or Masters degree in electrical or computer engineering

Job description

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

We are looking for a dynamic, energetic Senior Emulation Engineer to join our growing team. As a key contributor to the success of AMD’s product, you will be part of a leading team to drive and improve AMD’s abilities to deliver the highest quality, industry‑leading technologies to market. The Server Emulation team fosters and encourages continuous technical innovation to showcase successes as well as facilitate continuous career development.

THE PERSON

As a SMTS Systems Design Engineer, you will work on validating AMD security features on Pre‑Si Emulation Platforms.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Security test plan development & validating AMD Security scenarios (Authentication of firmware/images, root of trust handling, etc.) on Emulator
• Debugging issues found during the process, bring‑up, validation, and production phases of SOC programs
• Working with multiple teams, and tracking test execution to make sure all features are validated and optimized on time
• Working closely with supporting technical teams
• Engaging in other software/hardware modeling frameworks
• Leading collaborative approach with multiple teams

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE

• Experience with emulation platforms like Palladium, Zebu, Veloce
• Soc Design Debug techniques and methodologies
• Experience debugging failures using emulation waveform viewers, log files and microcode trace dumps.
• Experience in validating H/W Design using emulation
• Knowledge of one or more protocols; SPI, DDR, SATA, USB, AXI, PCI, PCIe, MIPI, WLAN or I2C
• Extensive knowledge of system architecture, technical debug, and validation strategy
• Strong analytical/problem‑solving skills and pronounced attention to details
• Must be a self‑starter, and able to independently drive tasks to completion

ACADEMIC CREDENTIALS

• Bachelors or Masters degree in electrical or computer engineering.

LOCATION

Penang, Malaysia

Benefits offered are described

AMD benefits at a glance.

Equal Opportunity Statement

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.