CPU Core Verification Engineer

Advanced Micro Devices, Inc.; Fort Collins (CO); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

AMD’s Core Verification Engineer role in Fort Collins invites you to shape the verification of high-performance CPU cores. You will build and refine verification infrastructure and test stimulus while collaborating with RTL teams to validate complex architectures.

The ideal candidate has strong programming skills in C/C++ and Ruby, solid understanding of x86 architecture, and experience with microprocessor verification techniques. This on-site role emphasizes teamwork in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• BS/MS in CS, CSE, EE, or related technical field or equivalent experience.
• Experience with verification techniques for microprocessors, ASIC designs, or similar digital designs.
• Strong analytical thinking, problem-solving, and attention to detail; ability to manage priorities and collaborate.

Responsibilities

• Develop verification processes, methodologies, and tools for high-speed microprocessor designs, including randomized stimuli and infrastructure.
• Lead or contribute to verification stimulus development for architectural and microarchitectural features.
• Develop high-quality, maintainable code and partner with RTL design to optimize verification strategies and coverage.

Skills

Ruby

C/C++

x86 assembly

Computer architecture

Verification techniques

Education

BS in CS/EE

MS in CS/EE

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:

AMD’s Cores Organization develops high-performance CPUs and cache technologies that are foundational to AMD’s server, client, and gaming business. We are looking for a Core Verification Engineer to join this innovative team as a technical contributor. The candidate will develop their expertise while helping the team deliver advanced designs in a collaborative and dynamic environment. The candidate will join the team based in Fort Collins, CO.

THE PERSON:

The candidate should have strong analytical thinking and problem-solving skills with excellent attention to detail. We work on programs with long timelines, so the ability to manage priorities, take ownership of assigned work, and collaborate with the team to meet project commitments is important. We value thoughtful questioning, continuous improvement, creativity, and innovation. The candidate should also have the ability to communicate technical concepts clearly and effectively. We work in small teams as part of a larger cross-site Cores organization, so collaboration, knowledge sharing, and teamwork are important to our success.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Develop processes, methodologies, and tools used to verify high-speed microprocessor designs, including development of randomized test stimulus and infrastructure
• Lead and/or contribute to the development of verification stimulus for specific architectural and microarchitectural features
• Develop high-quality, maintainable code and collaborate with the RTL design team to define and optimize verification strategies for CPU cores
• Measure and analyze verification coverage, identify gaps and weaknesses, and implement improvements to meet design and project quality objectives

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE:

• Experience with one or more relevant programming languages, such as Ruby, C/C++, x86 assembly, or similar languages
• Understanding of modern computer architecture; knowledge of x86 architecture is beneficial
• Knowledge of verification techniques for microprocessors, ASIC designs, or similar digital designs

ACADEMIC CREDENTIALS:

• BS/MS in CS, CSE, EE, a related technical field, or equivalent relevant experience

This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship.

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