Design Verification Engineer - Formal

Advanced Micro Devices; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading semiconductor company in Austin, TX, is seeking a dedicated individual for a role in the Central Verification team. The position focuses on formal verification methodologies to enhance hardware design. Applicants should have strong programming and debugging skills along with experience using formal verification tools. A Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer or Electrical Engineering is required. The role entails collaboration across teams and offers exposure to cutting-edge verification techniques.

Qualifications

• Strong programming, scripting, and debugging skills required.
• Hands-on experience with formal verification tools necessary.
• Understanding hardware description languages is essential.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to verification methodologies for improved design quality.
• Support projects applying formal verification techniques.
• Evaluate and deploy best verification solutions.

Skills

Programming skills

Scripting skills

Debugging skills

Collaborative skills

Detail oriented

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Computer Engineering or Electrical Engineering

Tools

Formal verification tools from EDA vendors

Cloud computing

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 is seeking a dedicated and self‑motivated person to join the Central Verification team
• This team is a central R&D team that works with all project execution teams and provides design verification flows and methodologies
• This role’s focus will be on Formal Verification (FV) and methodologies and flows around FV
• If you’re eager to study, passionate about formal verification, enjoy hands‑on practices, and driven to implement ideas, we’d like to work with you!

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Contribute to products, flows, and methodologies that support extensive and efficient use of formal verification across AMD
• Drive or support projects that apply formal verification, tools, and techniques to improve hardware design and implementation quality
• Identify the best solutions available inside and outside of the company; evaluate and facilitate the deployment of the improved solution
• Share knowledge through hands‑on work, documentation, and presentation

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE

• Strong programming, scripting and debugging skills
• Hands‑on experience with using formal verification tools from EDA vendors
• Knowledge of or experience with static analysis and/or formal methods, such as formal logic and model checking
• Ability to understand hardware description languages and hardware design
• Collaborative, able to work with teammates and teams across the globe
• Driven to learn and try new techniques and technologies
• Detail oriented, organized and highly motivated
• Experience with data analysis, data mining, and machine learning is a plus
• Experience with cloud computing is another 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.

This posting is for an existing vacancy.