Design Verification Engineer

AMD; Santa Clara (CA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

AMD in Santa Clara is seeking a Design Verification Engineer to contribute to advanced data center networking technology. The ideal candidate should have strong expertise in SystemVerilog and UVM, with a focus on complex ASIC designs. Responsibilities include developing testbench architectures and ensuring verification closure on next-generation AMD products.

Join a fast-paced collaborative environment and drive innovation in data center solutions. A Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical/Computer Engineering is required, with a Master’s degree preferred.

Qualifications

• Expert level knowledge of SystemVerilog and UVM required.
• Strong debug skills across architecture, RTL, and testbench layers.
• Proven experience in verifying complex IP with constraints.

Responsibilities

• Develop robust UVM-based testbench architectures.
• Own execution of verification plans and debug issues.
• Collaborate with RTL design, validation, and firmware teams.

Skills

Expert knowledge of SystemVerilog

Hands-on experience with VCS

Experience with PCIe, Ethernet

Debug skills across architecture and RTL

Scripting in Python

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical/Computer Engineering

Tools

VCS

Verdi/DVE

Python

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

AMD’s Network Technologies Solutions Group (NTSG) is a leading provider of advanced data center networking technology. Our distributed services platform expands AMD’s data center product portfolio with a high‑performance DPU and software stack deployed at scale across major cloud and enterprise environments, including Goldman Sachs, IBM Cloud, Microsoft Azure, and Oracle.

The Person

We are seeking a high‑impact Design Verification Engineer with strong technical depth, ownership, and the ability to drive verification closure on complex, high‑performance ASIC designs.

The ideal candidate brings hands‑on verification expertise, excels in debugging intricate architecture/RTL issues, and is comfortable leading verification efforts across IP, subsystem, and SoC levels. You will work in a fast‑paced, highly collaborative environment and contribute directly to the success of next‑generation AMD networking products.

Key Responsibilities

Verification Architecture & Testbench Development

• Develop robust UVM‑based testbench architectures for IP, subsystem, and SoC‑level verification.
• Drive test plan creation, feature mapping, and coverage strategy for complex networking and data‑path IP.
• Develop high‑quality SystemVerilog components: stimulus generators, agents, BFMs/transactors, scoreboards, checkers, assertions, and functional coverage models.

Execution, Debug & Closure

• Own execution of verification plans, regression triage, and debug of architectural, functional, and performance issues.
• Root‑cause complex failures across RTL, testbench, interfaces (PCIe/DDR/Ethernet), and system interactions.
• Optimize simulations, coverage closure, and verification sign‑off methodology.

Tools & Methodology

• Use industry‑standard simulation, debug, and analysis tools (VCS, Verdi/DVE, coverage tools, waveform analysis suites).
• Contribute to verification methodology improvements, automation, and infrastructure enhancements (Python/Tcl/Make).

Cross‑Functional Collaboration

• Collaborate closely with RTL design, architecture, validation, firmware, and emulation/HAPS teams to ensure high‑quality deliverables.
• Participate in design reviews, micro‑architecture definition, and bring a verification perspective into early design stages.
• Mentor junior engineers and provide technical leadership within the verification team.

Languages & Tools

Required

• Expert‑level knowledge of SystemVerilog and UVM
• Strong hands‑on experience with SystemVerilog simulators (VCS preferred) and waveform debuggers (Verdi/DVE)
• Proven experience in verifying complex IP/subsystems with test plans, coverage, and constrained‑random methodologies
• Strong debug skills across architecture, RTL, and testbench layers
• Experience with industry protocols such as PCIe, AXI, Ethernet, DDR, DMA engines, or similar data‑path components
• Scripting skills in Python, Perl, Shell, Tcl, or equivalent for automation and infrastructure

Preferred

• Experience with performance verification, power‑aware verification (UPF), or formal verification
• Familiarity with FPGA/HAPS‑based validation and acceleration flows
• Understanding of networking or high‑speed I/O pipelines
• Exposure to architectural modeling or C/C++ reference models

Preferred Qualifications

• Strong analytical and problem‑solving abilities with a proven track record of debugging complex issues
• Ability to lead verification tasks independently and drive cross‑team closure
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Comfortable working in a fast‑paced, collaborative, multi‑site environment
• Ability to mentor and guide junior DV engineers

Academic Credentials

Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical/Computer Engineering or related field, Master’s Preferred

Location

Santa Clara, CA

Benefits Offered

Benefits offered are described: AMD benefits at a glance.

Equal Opportunity Employment

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.

AI Screening Policy

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Posting Status

This posting is for an existing vacancy.