CPU Cores Validation Senior Staff Engineer

Advanced Micro Devices; Fort Collins (CO); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Advanced Micro Devices is looking for a silicon validation engineer to join their team in Fort Collins, Colorado. This role involves working in a silicon lab to drive innovation and solve complex problems related to CPU and cache validation.

The ideal candidate will possess strong analytical and problem-solving skills, excellent attention to detail, and proficiency in programming languages such as x86 assembly, C/C++, Perl, Ruby, and Python. A BS/MS in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or a similar field is required.

Qualifications

• Strong analytical thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Creativity and attention to details are required.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Work in a silicon lab helping to solve challenging problems.
• Set up hardware systems for at-speed testing and debugging.
• Develop and debug x86 software to validate microprocessor functionality.
• Drive project deliverables with cross-discipline teams.
• Solve design and tool problems innovatively.
• Create technical presentations for peers and management.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem-solving skills

Programming in x86 assembly

C/C++ proficiency

Perl

Ruby

Python

Verilog HDL knowledge

System Verilog knowledge

Logic simulation competence

Education

BS/MS in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or related field

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.

THE ROLE

AMD’s Cores Organization delivers industry leading CPU’s and caches that are the foundation of AMD’s server, client, and gaming business. We are looking for an experienced silicon validation engineer to join this innovative team as a technical expert. The candidate will be a key contributor and leader for AMD’s next generation cores and caches. 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 details. We work on programs with long timelines, so self‑motivation and a commitment to meeting deadlines is required. We are pushing the envelope on chip performance, so the status quo must be challenged on every program. This requires creativity, organization, and innovation, but also excellent verbal and written communication skills. We work in small teams, but we are part of a large cross‑site Core’s organization, so teamwork is also vital to our success.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Work in a silicon lab helping to creatively solve challenging problems
• Set up hardware systems to enable at‑speed testing and debug
• Based on thorough understanding of the design architecture, develop, run, and debug x86 software to validate functionality and testability operation of the microprocessor design, leveraging programming and scripting skills
• Drive project deliverables/dependencies with cross‑discipline/site RTL, DFT and Implementation design teams along with product manufacturing teams
• Solve design and tool problems requiring ground‑breaking approaches and champion innovation across the organization
• Create technical presentations for peers and management

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE

• Prior experience with validation of microprocessors/ASIC hardware in a lab setting
• DFT feature knowledge with JTAG -1149.x, Memory, Logic and I/O Built‑In‑Self‑Test (BIST) and Scan design(LSSD/MuxD) structures and protocol would be a plus
• Proven programming proficiency in x86 assembly, C/C++, Perl, Ruby and Python languages along with strong logic simulation competence
• Knowledge of Verilog HDL and System Verilog
• Demonstrated solid understanding of modern computer architecture

ACADEMIC CREDENTIALS

BS/MS in EE, CS, CSE (or similar)

LOCATION

Fort Collins, CO

This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship.

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.

This posting is for an existing vacancy.