SR Design Verification Engineer

Advanced Micro Devices, Inc.; Santa Clara (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. in Santa Clara, CA, is seeking a Design Verification Engineer to drive verification closure on complex ASIC designs. The ideal candidate will have robust knowledge of SystemVerilog and UVM, and experience in debugging intricate architecture issues.

This role involves developing UVM-based testbench architectures, collaborating with various teams, and optimizing verification plans. The company fosters a culture of innovation, making it a great place for career advancement.

Qualifications

• Expert-level knowledge of SystemVerilog and UVM.
• Strong debug skills across architecture, RTL, and testbench layers.
• Experience with industry protocols such as PCIe, AXI, and Ethernet.

Responsibilities

• Develop robust UVM-based testbench architectures for verification.
• Drive execution of verification plans and debug issues.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams for high-quality deliverables.

Skills

SystemVerilog

UVM

Debugging

Scripting (Python)

Verifying complex IP

Knowledge of PCIe

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Electrical/Computer Engineering

Tools

VCS

Verdi/DVE

Waveform analysis tools

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.

THE ROLE:

AMD’s Network Technologies Solutions Group (NTSG) is a leading provider of advanced data center networking technology. Our distributed services platform expands AMD’s data center product portfolio with a high‑performance DPU and software stack deployed at scale across major cloud and enterprise environments, including Goldman Sachs, IBM Cloud, Microsoft Azure and Oracle.

THE PERSON:

We are seeking a high‑impact Design Verification Engineer with strong technical depth, ownership and the ability to drive verification closure on complex, high‑performance ASIC designs. The ideal candidate brings hands‑on verification expertise, excels in debugging intricate architecture/RTL issues, and is comfortable leading verification efforts across IP, subsystem and SoC levels. You will work in a fast‑paced, highly collaborative environment and contribute directly to the success of next‑generation AMD networking products.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Verification Architecture & Testbench Development

• Develop robust UVM‑based testbench architectures for IP, subsystem and SoC level verification.
• Drive test plan creation, feature mapping and coverage strategy for complex networking and datapath IP.
• Develop high‑quality SystemVerilog components: stimulus generators, agents, BFMs/transactors, scoreboards, checkers, assertions and functional‑coverage models.

Execution, Debug & Closure

• Own execution of verification plans, regression triage and debugging of architectural, functional and performance issues.
• Root‑cause complex failures across RTL, testbench, interfaces (PCIe/DDR/Ethernet) and system interactions.
• Optimize simulations, coverage closure and verification sign‑off methodology.

Tools & Methodology

• Use industry‑standard simulation, debug and analysis tools (VCS, Verdi/DVE, coverage tools, waveform analysis suites).
• Contribute to verification methodology improvements, automation and infrastructure enhancements (Python/Tcl/Make).

Cross‑Functional Collaboration

• Collaborate closely with RTL design, architecture, validation, firmware and emulation/HAPS teams to ensure high‑quality deliverables.
• Participate in design reviews, microarchitecture definition and bring a verification perspective into early design stages.
• Mentor junior engineers and provide technical leadership within the verification team.

LANGUAGES & TOOLS

Required

• Expert‑level knowledge of SystemVerilog and UVM.
• Strong hands‑on experience with SystemVerilog simulators (VCS preferred) and waveform debuggers (Verdi/DVE).
• Proven experience in verifying complex IP/subsystems with test plans, coverage and constrained‑random methodologies.
• Strong debug skills across architecture, RTL and testbench layers.
• Experience with industry protocols such as PCIe, AXI, Ethernet, DDR, DMA engines or similar datapath components.
• Scripting skills in Python, Perl, Shell, Tcl or equivalent for automation and infrastructure.

Preferred

• Experience with performance verification, power‑aware verification (UPF) or formal verification.
• Familiarity with FPGA/HAPS‑based validation and acceleration flows.
• Understanding of networking or high‑speed I/O pipelines.
• Exposure to architectural modeling or C/C++ reference models.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Strong analytical and problem‑solving abilities with a proven track record of debugging complex issues.
• Ability to lead verification tasks independently and drive cross‑team closure.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Comfortable working in a fast‑paced, collaborative, multisite environment.
• Ability to mentor and guide junior DV engineers.

ACADEMIC CREDENTIALS

Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical/Computer Engineering or related field, Master’s preferred.

LOCATION:

Santa Clara, 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.