CPU Core Design Verification Engineer

AMD; Boxborough (MA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading semiconductor company in Massachusetts is looking for a CPU Core Design Verification Engineer. This role involves verifying modern processor designs and collaborating with engineers across various locations. The ideal candidate should have a Bachelor's or Master’s degree in Computer Engineering or Electrical Engineering, strong C/C++ skills, and experience with verification tools like SystemVerilog and UVM. The company offers a collaborative environment and opportunities for growth.

Qualifications

• Proficiency in C/C++. Experience with modern processor micro-architectures.
• Experience with RTL languages like VHDL/Verilog.
• Familiarity with verification libraries like UVM.

Responsibilities

• Drive verification for the block or core to verify the design.
• Coordinate with RTL engineers to implement logic design.
• Write tests and testbench components in C++, x86, SystemVerilog, and UVM.
• Responsible for verification quality metrics.

Skills

C/C++ proficiency

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's or Master’s degree in Computer Engineering/Electrical Engineering

Tools

SystemVerilog

UVM

VHDL/Verilog

C++

Perl/Python/Ruby (scripting)

Job description

CPU Core Design Verification Engineer at AMD

Join AMD as a CPU Core Design Verification Engineer.

We are looking for an adaptive, self‑motivated design verification engineer to join our growing team. As a key contributor, you will help drive and improve AMD's ability to deliver high‑quality, industry‑leading technologies to market. The Verification Engineering team encourages continuous technical innovation and career development.

The Person

You have a passion for modern, complex processor architecture, digital design, and verification in general. You are a team player with excellent communication skills and experience collaborating with engineers at different sites/timezones. You have strong analytical and problem‑solving skills, are willing to learn, and ready to take on challenging problems.

Key Responsibilities

• Drive verification for the block or core to verify the design.
• Coordinate with RTL engineers to implement logic design for better clock gating and verify various aspects of the design.
• Write tests, sequences, and testbench components in C++, x86, SystemVerilog, and UVM, along with formal methods to achieve verification of the design.
• Responsible for verification quality metrics.

Preferred Experience

• Strong C/C++ proficiency.
• Experience with modern processor micro‑architectures.
• Experience with RTL languages like VHDL/Verilog.
• SystemVerilog and modern verification libraries like UVM.
• Scripting experience in Perl/Python/Ruby is a benefit.

Academic Credentials

Bachelor's or Master’s degree in Computer Engineering/Electrical Engineering.

Location

Boxborough, MA. This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship.

Benefits

AMD benefits at a glance.

Equal Opportunity

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 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.

AI Screening

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Job Status

This posting is for an existing vacancy.