Emulation & Prototyping Methodology Architect

Advanced Micro Devices; Austin (TX); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

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Job summary

Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) is seeking a technical leader for Emulation and Prototyping Methodology in Austin. You will define methodologies and tools to accelerate pre/post‑silicon validation and product readiness.

You’ll partner with engineers across the company to build scalable approaches that boost productivity and enable rapid innovation. You will drive cross‑functional collaboration, integrate new technologies, and work with EDA vendors to meet aggressive performance goals.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in computer engineering, electrical engineering, or related field.
• Experience with emulation/prototyping platforms (Veloce, Palladium, Protium, Zebu, HAPS).
• Strong analytical and debugging skills; ability to drive solutions in complex environments.
• Proficiency in SystemVerilog, C++, Perl or Python; ability to learn quickly.

Responsibilities

• Lead cross‑functional collaboration to develop and deploy methodologies that optimize emulation and prototyping environments and improve time‑to‑market.
• Apply platform knowledge to address challenges across infrastructure, design implementation, firmware, and software workloads.
• Research, evaluate, and integrate new technologies that enhance pre‑silicon validation efficiency and scalability.
• Partner with vendors to define and deploy platforms that meet performance goals (compile time, runtime, capacity, test execution).
• Integrate verification interfaces including PCIe, memory device models, UART, JTAG, I2C, USB, and Ethernet.
• Leverage ML/AI techniques to scale and automate emulation workflows.
• Work closely with EDA partners to incorporate emerging capabilities into AMD’s development environment.

Skills

Analytical skills

Emulation platforms

PCIe/AMBA/CXL knowledge

RTL design knowledge

SystemVerilog

C++

Python

Verdi/Visualizer familiarity

Hybrid emulation knowledge

Education

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

Tools

Veloce

Palladium

Protium

Zebu

HAPS

Job description

Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) is seeking a technical leader for Emulation and Prototyping Methodology in Austin. You will define methodologies and tools to accelerate pre/post‑silicon validation and product readiness.

You’ll partner with engineers across the company to build scalable approaches that boost productivity and enable rapid innovation. You will drive cross‑functional collaboration, integrate new technologies, and work with EDA vendors to meet aggressive performance goals.