Silicon Design Verification Engineer

AMD; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

AMD is seeking a Silicon Design Verification Engineer in San Jose, CA. You will work in the SOC Verification Team, designing testbenches in SystemVerilog and UVM, and creating robust verification environments for complex IP designs.

You will own block-level test benches, collaborate with RTL to optimize clock gating, and verify performance and power aspects using modern methodologies and tools. A Master’s degree is required, with expertise in SV, UVM, C++, and Python.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in computer engineering or electrical engineering.
• Strong knowledge of computer organization and digital logic fundamentals.
• Experience with SystemVerilog, C++, Python.
• Prior verification experience with UVM and formal tools is a plus.
• Familiarity with PCIe and AMBA AXI protocols.

Responsibilities

• Design testbenches in SystemVerilog and UVM to verify the design.
• Create test plans for complex IP designs with senior engineers.
• Develop constrained-random and directed verification environments.
• Debug tests with design engineers to achieve functional correctness of blocks.
• Coordinate with RTL engineers to improve verification coverage and clock gating.
• Monitor verification quality metrics like pass rates and coverage.

Skills

SystemVerilog

UVM

C++

Python

PCIe

AMBA AXI

Education

Master's degree in computer engineering/Electrical Engineering

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.

Together, we advance your career.

This is an exciting opportunity to work in the AMD SOC Verification Team as Silicon Design Verification Engineer where you will work with a team and experts in verification.

The Role

This is an exciting opportunity to work in the AMD SOC Verification Team as Silicon Design Verification Engineer where you will work with a team and experts in verification.

The Person

The candidate will have an opportunity to work on state of the art verification environment using UVM verification methodology and C. Besides owning block level test bench, the candidate will have opportunity to work on sub system level verification and other aspects of verification such as performance verification, power aware verification.

You have a passion for modern, complex processor architecture, digital design, and verification in general. You are a team player who has excellent communication skills. You have strong analytical and problem-solving skills and are willing to learn and ready to take on problems.

Key Responsibilities

• Work with senior verification engineers and create test plans for complex IP designs.
• Design testbenches in System Verilog and UVM to complete verification of the design in an efficient manner.
• Create and enhance constrained-random and/or directed verification environments, and formally verify designs with System Verilog Assertions (SVA) and industry leading formal tools
• Debug tests with design engineers to deliver functionally correct design blocks and close the coverage.
• Coordinate with RTL engineers to implement logic design for better clock gating and verify the various aspects of the design
• Responsible for verification quality metrics like pass rates, code coverage and functional coverage

Preferred Experience

• Project level experiencewith design concepts and RTL implementation for same
• Good understanding of computer organization/architecture and digital logic fundamental's
• Knowledge of object oriented concepts and programming languages like System Verilog, C++
• Hands on Python scripting for automation
• Prior experience in protocol, such as PCIE, AMBA AXI, is a plus
• Prior design/verification industry experience is a plus with hands on experience on UVM

Academic Credentials

• Masters degree in computer engineering/Electrical Engineering

LOCATION:

• San Jose, CA

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.

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This posting is for an existing vacancy.