Design Verification Engineer

Job Title

Design Verification Engineer

Role Summary

This role involves verifying AMD’s PCIe Bus Functional Model (BFM) by interfacing with a third-party PCIe BFM using PIPE mode. It presents an opportunity for a new graduate or early-career engineer to gain hands-on experience in high-speed interface verification, PCIe protocol, and advanced verification methodologies.

Experience Level

Entry-level (Junior Verification Engineer); suitable for new graduates or early-career professionals.

Responsibilities

Key responsibilities include:

• Assist in developing and maintaining a UVM-based testbench environment to verify AMD PCIe BFM interoperability.
• Write and execute test sequences to validate PCIe protocol compliance, data integrity, flow control, and error handling.
• Collaborate with senior engineers to debug issues, analyze simulation results, and improve test coverage.
• Support integration of the testbench with RTL designs for comprehensive verification.
• Participate in design and code reviews and contribute to continuous improvement of verification processes.
• Document test plans, results, and verification status clearly and effectively.

Requirements

Must-have qualifications include:

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related field.
• Strong interest in digital design verification and high-speed interfaces.
• Effective problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Good communication skills and ability to collaborate in a team environment.

Nice-to-have qualifications include:

• Familiarity with System Verilog and UVM.
• Understanding of PCIe protocol fundamentals.
• Exposure to scripting languages (Python, Perl, TCL) for automation.
• Basic knowledge of PIPE interface or high-speed serial protocols.
• Familiarity with simulation and debugging tools.

Education Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field.

About the Company

Company: Advanced Micro Devices

Headquarters: Sunnyvale, California, USA

Advanced Micro Devices, or AMD, is a global semiconductor company that designs and manufactures microprocessors, graphics processors, and related technologies for a variety of computing devices. Known for pushing the boundaries of innovation, AMD's mission is to deliver high-performance computing solutions for AI, data centers, gaming, and embedded applications. They foster a collaborative, inclusive culture focused on creativity and problem-solving, aiming to drive progress and excellence in technology.