SoC Design Verification Engineer

Advanced Micro Devices, Inc; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. is seeking an adaptive design verification engineer in San Jose, CA. You will contribute to SOC-level verification, develop tests for functional and performance checks, and build testbench components for next-generation IP.

Strong communication and collaboration across sites are essential as you solve complex verification challenges. The role requires expertise in Verilog/SystemVerilog, UVM, and C/C++, with scripting in Perl or Python.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Engineering or Electrical Engineering.
• Experience with SOC verification workflows and methodologies.
• Strong understanding of processor architecture and debug techniques.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain tests for functional and performance verification at the core and SOC level.
• Build testbench components to support next-generation IP.
• Maintain and improve test libraries for IP-level testing.
• Close verification quality metrics like pass rates and code coverage.
• Provide technical support to other teams.

Skills

Verilog/SystemVerilog

UVM

C/C++

Perl/Python scripting

SOC architecture

CPU/DSP processors

Excellent communication

Education

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

Job description

ADVANCE YOUR CAREER. ADVANCE THE WORLD.

At AMD, we believe technology can change lives for the better. It can heal us, entertain us, and make us more connected, productive, and understanding of the world around us. And we’re looking for talent who feel the same: people who want to leave the planet better than they found it, those who don’t shy away from humanity’s challenges but are determined to help solve them.

AMD is powering the next generation of supercomputing, high-performance computing, cloud, and AI. Whether you’re designing next-gen processors, enabling AI breakthroughs, or creating go-to-market plans, every role at AMD contributes to something bigger — technology that moves the world forward.

THE ROLE:

We are looking for an adaptive, self-motivated design verification engineer to join our growing team. As a key contributor, you will be part of a SOC team to drive and improve AMD's abilities to deliver the highest quality, industry-leading technologies to market. The Verification Engineering team furthers and encourages continuous technical innovation to showcase successes as well as facilitate continuous career development.

THE PERSON:

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 and experience collaborating with other engineers located in different sites/time zones. You have strong analytical and problem-solving skills and are willing to learn and ready to take on problems.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Develop/Maintain tests for functional verification and performance verification at the core and SOC level
• Build testbench components to support the next generation IP
• Maintain or improve current test libraries to support IP level testing
• Responsible for closing verification quality metrics like pass rates, code coverage and functional coverage
• Provide technical support to other teams

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE:

• Good understanding of SOC architecture, computer architecture, especially CPU/DSP processors.
• Strong coding skills in Verilog/System Verilog, UVM, C/C++, Scripting languages such as Perl/Python.
• Strong analytical problem solving skills, attention to detail
• Good understanding in design flow, verification methodology and general computational logic design/verification concepts
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills, self-motivated
• Prior experience to industry standard protocols such as AXI, AHB, PCIE, DDR etc. will be an advantage

ACADEMIC CREDENTIALS:

• Bachelors or Masters degree in computer engineering/Electrical Engineering

LOCATION: San Jose, CA

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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.