Design Verification Engineer

Job Title

Design Verification Engineer

Role Summary

Work on functional verification of processor and IP blocks for ASIC/SoC products, driving verification activities and collaborating with RTL, firmware, circuit, and architecture teams to deliver high-quality silicon.

Position is based in Santa Clara, CA with hybrid work expectations. This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship.

Experience Level

Mid-level. No specific years-of-experience requirement stated.

Responsibilities

Primary responsibilities include:

• Develop and maintain directed and random tests for functional verification.
• Build verification environments and tests using SystemVerilog/verification libraries (e.g., UVM).
• Debug test failures, isolate root cause, and work with RTL and firmware engineers to resolve design defects.
• Perform functional and code-coverage verification and analyze results to drive closure.
• Provide technical support to cross-functional teams and collaborate with architects, hardware, and firmware engineers to define verification scope.
• Use simulation and debug tools to trace and diagnose RTL issues.

Requirements

Key qualifications split into must-have and nice-to-have.

Must-have

• Practical experience with Verilog and SystemVerilog and modern verification methodologies (e.g., UVM).
• Strong ASIC/SoC design verification experience, including building and running testbenches.
• Proficient at debugging RTL using simulation and verification tools.
• Experience with functional and code-coverage driven verification.
• Strong communication skills and experience collaborating across teams and time zones.

Nice-to-have

• Experience with C/C++ for test/host development.
• Background in DDR or memory controller verification; PHY verification is a plus.
• Familiarity with scripting languages such as Python, Perl, or TCL.

Education Requirements

Bachelor's, Master’s, or Ph.D. degree in Computer Engineering or Electrical Engineering.

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.