CPU Core Design Verification Engineer

AMD; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

AMD in Austin, TX seeks a CPU Core Design Verification Engineer to verify microarchitectural features in next-generation x86 cores. You will work in a C++ and Verilog/SystemVerilog environment, owning a portion of unit- or core-level verification and driving tests, checkers, and coverage with limited supervision.

You will collaborate with RTL designers and fellow engineers to ensure correct implementation and validation of microarchitectural intent, applying solid architecture fundamentals and

Qualifications

• Proficient in C++/SystemVerilog for hardware verification.
• Experience with verification infrastructure and testbench components.
• Familiarity with coverage-driven verification and constrained-random testing.

Responsibilities

• Own test plan, stimulus, checking, and functional coverage for a portion of unit- or core-level verification.
• Design, implement, and maintain C++-based and SystemVerilog-based testbench components.
• Write and maintain SystemVerilog assertions and coverage models.
• Debug simulation failures and perform root-cause analysis across RTL/testbench.
• Collaborate with RTL designers, architects, and verification engineers to understand features.

Skills

C++

SystemVerilog

Verification

Testbench

Code coverage

Python

Education

Bachelor's in CE/EE

Tools

VCS

Cadence

Mentor Graphics

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.

The Role

As a CPU Core Design Verification Engineer, you will verify new and existing microarchitectural features in AMD's next-generation x86 CPU cores. Working within a C++ and Verilog/SystemVerilog-based environment, you will independently own a portion of the unit- or core-level verification effort — developing tests, checkers, and coverage and driving them to a quality result with limited supervision.

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. Join us as we shape the future of AI and beyond.

Together, we advance your career.

The Role

As a CPU Core Design Verification Engineer, you will verify new and existing microarchitectural features in AMD's next-generation x86 CPU cores. Working within a C++ and Verilog/SystemVerilog-based environment, you will independently own a portion of the unit- or core-level verification effort — developing tests, checkers, and coverage and driving them to a quality result with limited supervision.

You will collaborate with RTL designers, architects, and fellow verification engineers, both within the verification team and across departments, to ensure microarchitectural intent is correctly implemented and validated. Success requires solid computer architecture fundamentals, the ability to analyze and evaluate microarchitectural behavior using standard verification methods, and a self‑motivated approach to owning the quality and timeliness of your work.

The Person

You have a strong interest in computer architecture and processor microarchitecture and enjoy working at the intersection of hardware and software. You are a self‑motivated problem solver who takes responsibility for the quality and timeliness of your portion of the project, planning your work over a horizon of weeks to months.

You value clean, scalable verification environments and apply sound testbench and agent principles in your work. You make technical decisions independently within your area, put checks and balances in place to catch issues early, communicate clearly, and collaborate effectively across teams and time zones.

Key Responsibilities

• Collaborate with RTL designers, architects, and verification engineers to understand microarchitectural features, corner cases, and verification requirements
• Own the test plan, stimulus, checking, and functional coverage for an assigned portion of unit- or core-level verification
• Design, implement, and maintain C++-based and SystemVerilog-based testbench components, applying modular, reusable verification agent patterns
• Write and maintain SystemVerilog assertions and functional coverage models
• Debug simulation failures, independently drive root-cause analysis, and work cross-functionally to resolve RTL or testbench issues
• Drive functional and code coverage closure for your area, identify verification gaps, and improve stimulus and checking as needed
• Apply AI-assisted and agent-based development tools to improve verification productivity

Preferred Experience

• Good understanding of computer architecture
• Experience using C++ and SystemVerilog to develop verification infrastructure for complex hardware designs
• Working knowledge of Digital Logic Design and RTL design concepts using Verilog
• Familiarity with constrained-random testing and coverage-driven verification
• Understanding of assembly-level programming and instruction execution at the ISA level
• Experience or familiarity with formal tools and/or functional verification tools by VCS, Cadence, Mentor Graphics
• Scripting knowledge (Python, Perl) is a plus

Academic Credentials

• Bachelors or Masters degree in computer engineering/Electrical Engineering

LOCATION:

Austin, TX

This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship.

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.