Fellow - Pre-Silicon Verification - Quality and Methodology

Role Summary

AMD is seeking a Fellow-level Pre-Silicon Verification Quality and Methodology to define, elevate, and scale best-in-class verification across high-impact silicon programs within a mixed-signal IP organization. The role involves shaping verification architecture, methodology, automation strategy, AI enablement, and technical direction across multiple product domains.

This position provides an opportunity to influence roadmaps, mentor senior leaders, and ensure quality and predictability in verification processes.

Experience Level

Senior level; 20+ years of experience in pre-silicon verification efforts preferred.

Responsibilities

The primary responsibilities include:

• Define scalable mixed-signal verification architectures for advanced analog-digital subsystems.
• Establish signoff criteria, coverage models, and closure frameworks across concurrent silicon programs.
• Integrate digital UVM-based environments with analog/mixed-signal modeling strategies.
• Set long-term DV methodology direction across teams.
• Modernize regression, debug, and coverage analytics infrastructure.
• Define AI-assisted verification strategies.
• Mentor senior DV architects and regional leads.
• Standardize methodology across global teams.
• Lead technical risk reviews and drive silicon escape reduction at systemic scale.
• Represent AMD in technical forums and contribute thought leadership.

Requirements

Preferred qualifications and experience include:

• Deep expertise in mixed-signal DV methodologies such as System Verilog, UVM, real-number modeling, and AMS co-simulation.
• Experience in architecting verification for mixed-signal IP.
• Proven ability to scale verification across geographically distributed teams.
• Recognized leadership in technical aspects within the industry.

Education Requirements

Bachelor's or Master's 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.