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Grounded in a culture of innovation and collaboration, we believe real progress comes from bold ideas, human ingenuityand a shared passion to create something extraordinary. When you join AMD, you’lldiscover 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.\nSTAFF VERIFICATION DESIGN ENGINEER\nTHE ROLE:\nThe focus of this role is to plan, build, and execute the verification of new and existing features for AMD’s micoprocessor IP, resulting in no bugs in the final design.\nTHE PERSON:\nYou have a passion for modern, complex processor architecture, digital design, and verification in general. 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You have strong analytical and problem-solving skills and are willing to learn and ready to take on problems.\nKEY RESPONSIBILITIES:\nCollaborate with architects, hardware engineers, and firmware engineers to understand the new features to be verified\nBuild test plan documentation, accounting for interactions with other features, the hardware, the firmware, and the software driver use cases\nEstimate the time required to write the new feature tests and any required changes to the test environment\nBuild the directed and random verification tests\nDebug test failures to determine the root cause; work with RTL and firmware engineers to resolve design defects and correct any test issues\nReview functional and code coverage metrics - modify or add tests or constrain random tests to meet the coverage requirements\nDevelop an automated regression infrastructure setup for functional verification of high-speed microprocessor designs\nDevelop interface assertions and work closely with formal verification team\nPREFERRED EXPERIENCE:\nProficient in IP level ASIC verification\nWorking experience of memory subsystems would be a plus\nProficient in debugging firmware and RTL code using simulation tools\nProficient in using C++ testbenches and working in Linux and Windows environments\nExperienced with Verilog, System Verilog, C, and C++ \nCPU pipeline knowledge\nAutomating workflows in a distributed computeenvironment.\nExposure to simulation profile, efficiency improvement, acceleration, HLS tools/process\nStrong background in the C++ language, preferably on Linux with exposure to Windows platform\nGood understanding and hands-on experience with SystemVeriloglanguage\nScripting language experience: Perl, Ruby, Makefile, shell preferred. \nExposure to leadership or mentorship is an asset\nDesirable assetswith prior exposure to memory subsystem or other CPU unit verification\n3+ years of experience in Design Verification\nACADEMIC CREDENTIALS:\nBachelors or Mastersdegree in computer engineering/Electrical Engineering\nBenefits offered are described: AMD benefits at a glance.\nAMD 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.\nAMD may use Artificial Intelligence to help screen, assess or select applicants for this position. AMD’s “Responsible AI Policy” is available here.\n\nThis posting is for an existing vacancy.\nSTAFF VERIFICATION DESIGN ENGINEER\nTHE ROLE:\nThe focus of this role is to plan, build, and execute the verification of new and existing features for AMD’s micoprocessor IP, resulting in no bugs in the final design.\nTHE PERSON:\nYou 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/timezones. You have strong analytical and problem-solving skills and are willing to learn and ready to take on problems.\nKEY RESPONSIBILITIES:\nCollaborate with architects, hardware engineers, and firmware engineers to understand the new features to be verified\nBuild test plan documentation, accounting for interactions with other features, the hardware, the firmware, and the software driver use cases\nEstimate the time required to write the new feature tests and any required changes to the test environment\nBuild the directed and random verification tests\nDebug test failures to determine the root cause; work with RTL and firmware engineers to resolve design defects and correct any test issues\nReview functional and code coverage metrics - modify or add tests or constrain random tests to meet the coverage requirements\nDevelop an automated regression infrastructure setup for functional verification of high-speed microprocessor designs\nDevelop interface assertions and work closely with formal verification team\nPREFERRED EXPERIENCE:\nProficient in IP level ASIC verification\nWorking experience of memory subsystems would be a plus\nProficient in debugging firmware and RTL code using simulation tools\nProficient in using C++ testbenches and working in Linux and Windows environments\nExperienced with Verilog, System Verilog, C, and C++ \nCPU pipeline knowledge\nAutomating workflows in a distributed computeenvironment.\nExposure to simulation profile, efficiency improvement, acceleration, HLS tools/process\nStrong background in the C++ language, preferably on Linux with exposure to Windows platform\nGood understanding and hands-on experience with SystemVeriloglanguage\nScripting language experience: Perl, Ruby, Makefile, shell preferred. \nExposure to leadership or mentorship is an asset\nDesirable assetswith prior exposure to memory subsystem or other CPU unit verification\n3+ years of experience in Design Verification\nACADEMIC CREDENTIALS:\nBachelors or Mastersdegree in computer engineering/Electrical Engineering\nBenefits offered are described: AMD benefits at a glance.\nAMD does not accept unsolicited resumes from headhunters, recruitment agencies, or fee-based recruitment services. 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