Sr. Emulation Methodology Engineer

AMD; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

AMD is seeking a Technical Leader in Emulation and Prototyping Methodology to define how next-generation products are validated and delivered. You will lead cross-functional collaboration and integrate new technologies to enhance efficiency in product readiness across various workflows. The ideal candidate has strong analytical skills and experience in emulation/prototyping platforms, with a bachelor’s or master’s in computer engineering or related fields. Join us in shaping the future of computing in Austin, Texas.

Qualifications

• Strong analytical and debugging skills, with the ability to drive solutions in complex technical environments.
• Experience with one or more emulation/prototyping platforms (e.g., Veloce, Palladium, Protium, Zebu, HAPS).
• Understanding of CPU/GPU architecture and protocols such as PCIe, DRAM, Ethernet, AMBA, or CXL.
• Background in RTL design, verification, or embedded firmware/BIOS.
• Proficiency in System Verilog, C++, Perl, or Python, or the ability to learn them quickly.
• Familiarity with transactors and C‑DPI methodologies for emulation.
• Experience with waveform analysis tools (e.g., Verdi or Visualizer).
• Awareness of hybrid emulation technologies.

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.
• Integrate and enable 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

Debugging

Collaboration

Communication

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor’s or master’s degree in computer engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field

Tools

System Verilog

C++

Python

Waveform analysis tools (e.g., Verdi, Visualizer)

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

Join AMD’s Emulation and Prototyping Methodology team and help define how next‑generation products are validated and delivered. In this role, you will shape advanced hardware/software methodologies and tools that accelerate product readiness across RTL validation, debugging, and pre‑/post‑silicon workflows. You will partner closely with engineering leaders across the company to build scalable, efficient, and forward‑looking approaches that improve productivity and enable rapid innovation.

THE PERSON

You are a technical leader who enjoys solving complex problems, driving clarity, and fostering collaboration. You learn new technologies quickly, think strategically about methodology improvements, and build tools and processes that help teams work smarter. You communicate effectively and create strong partnerships that enable teams to achieve ambitious goals together.

Key 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 and enable 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.

Preferred Experience

• Strong analytical and debugging skills, with the ability to drive solutions in complex technical environments.
• Experience with one or more emulation/prototyping platforms (e.g., Veloce, Palladium, Protium, Zebu, HAPS).
• Understanding of CPU/GPU architecture and protocols such as PCIe, DRAM, Ethernet, AMBA, or CXL.
• Background in RTL design, verification, or embedded firmware/BIOS.
• Proficiency in System Verilog, C++, Perl, or Python, or the ability to learn them quickly.
• Familiarity with transactors and C‑DPI methodologies for emulation.
• Experience with waveform analysis tools (e.g., Verdi or Visualizer).
• Awareness of hybrid emulation technologies.

ACADEMIC CREDENTIALS

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in computer engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.

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 here.

This posting is for an existing vacancy.