Lead IP Verification Engineer

AMD; San Jose (CA); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

AMD is seeking a Lead IP Verification Engineer in San Jose, CA to drive front-end verification for PCIe and CXL IP. You will architect UVM environments, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and deliver first-pass silicon success for next-gen IP solutions.

Ideal candidates have deep expertise in SystemVerilog, Verilog, and high-speed protocol verification, with strong leadership and communication skills across distributed teams.

Qualifications

• ASIC/IP verification experience using UVM methodology.
• Strong expertise in SystemVerilog, Verilog, object-oriented programming, and UVM-based verification environments.
• Experience verifying high-speed protocols such as PCIe, CXL, Ethernet, PCIe Gen6, or 400G Ethernet.
• Proficiency in scripting and automation using Python, Perl, or similar languages.
• Experience working across the ASIC/FPGA development lifecycle from planning through tape‑out.

Responsibilities

• Architect and implement IP or subsystem-level UVM verification environments, including monitors, scoreboards, checkers, and reusable verification components.
• Collaborate with architects, hardware designers, and firmware teams to define and verify new PCIe, CXL, and high-speed connectivity features.
• Develop comprehensive verification plans that address feature interactions, hardware/software integration, performance requirements, and system-level use cases.
• Develop directed and constrained-random tests, execute regressions, and debug failures to ensure high functional coverage and design quality.
• Drive verification automation, methodology improvements, and adoption of AI-assisted tools to improve development efficiency and productivity.

Skills

UVM verification

SystemVerilog

Verilog

PCIe/CXL protocols

Python/Perl scripting

ASIC/FPGA lifecycle

Technical leadership

Team collaboration

Communication

Education

Electrical/CS degree

Job description

ADVANCE YOUR CAREER. ADVANCE THE WORLD.

At AMD, we believe technology 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 AMD is shaping the future.

Whether you're designing next-gen processors, enabling AI breakthroughs, or bringing leading edge products to market, every role at AMD contributes to something bigger - technology that moves the world forward. Join us and, together, we'll advance your career.

THE ROLE:

As a Lead IP Verification Engineer in the AECG Group, you will help bring to life cutting-edge FPGA and ASIC solutions for a broad range of customers. As a member of the front-end design verification team, you will collaborate closely with architecture, IP design, physical design, firmware, and product engineering teams to deliver first-pass silicon success for next-generation PCIe and CXL-based IP solutions.

THE PERSON:

You are passionate about complex IP architectures, digital design, and advanced verification methodologies. You thrive in a collaborative environment, enjoy solving challenging technical problems, and have a proven ability to work effectively across global teams. You bring strong analytical skills, technical leadership, and a continuous learning mindset.

The candidate will be highly accurate and detail-oriented, possessing good communication and problem-solving skills.

KEY RESPONSIBLITIES:

• Architect and implement IP or subsystem-level UVM verification environments, including monitors, scoreboards, checkers, and reusable verification components.


• Collaborate with architects, hardware designers, and firmware teams to define and verify new PCIe, CXL, and high-speed connectivity features.


• Develop comprehensive verification plans that address feature interactions, hardware/software integration, performance requirements, and system-level use cases.


• Develop directed and constrained-random tests, execute regressions, and debug failures to ensure high functional coverage and design quality.


• Drive verification automation, methodology improvements, and adoption of AI-assisted tools to improve development efficiency and productivity.

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE:

• ASIC/IP verification experience using UVM methodology.


• Strong expertise in SystemVerilog, Verilog, object-oriented programming, and UVM-based verification environments.


• Experience verifying high-speed protocols such as PCIe, CXL, Ethernet, PCIe Gen6, or 400G Ethernet.


• Proficiency in scripting and automation using Python, Perl, or similar languages.


• Experience working across the ASIC/FPGA development lifecycle from planning through tape‑out.


• Exposure to performance verification, simulation optimization, acceleration technologies, HLS tools, or verification efficiency improvements.


• Technical leadership, mentoring experience, and strong communication skills within geographically distributed teams.


• Knowledgeof computer architecture, system-level design concepts, and emerging AI-driven verification methodologies is a plus.

ACADEMIC CREDENTIALS:

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field.

LOCATION:

San Jose, CA

This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship.

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This posting is for an existing vacancy.