Post-Silicon Validation Engineer: x86 At-Speed Testing

Advanced Micro Devices; Fort Collins (CO); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

AMD in Fort Collins, Colorado, seeks an experienced silicon validation engineer to join the Cores Organization and contribute to next-generation cores and caches. You will lead validation efforts and work with cross-site teams on performance, testability, and integration.

The role requires strong programming skills across x86 assembly, C/C++, Perl, Ruby, and Python, plus knowledge of Verilog HDL and SystemVerilog. Collaboration with RTL/DFT and manufacturing teams is essential.

Qualifications

• Prior experience with validation of microprocessors/ASIC hardware in a lab setting.
• Proven programming proficiency in x86 assembly, C/C++, Perl, Ruby and Python languages along with strong logic simulation competence
• Knowledge of Verilog HDL and SystemVerilog
• Demonstrated solid understanding of modern computer architecture

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

Skills

x86 assembly

C/C++

Perl

Ruby

Python

Education

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

Tools

Verilog HDL

SystemVerilog

Job description

AMD in Fort Collins, Colorado, seeks an experienced silicon validation engineer to join the Cores Organization and contribute to next-generation cores and caches. You will lead validation efforts and work with cross-site teams on performance, testability, and integration.

The role requires strong programming skills across x86 assembly, C/C++, Perl, Ruby, and Python, plus knowledge of Verilog HDL and SystemVerilog. Collaboration with RTL/DFT and manufacturing teams is essential.