Silicon Verification Engineer

Job Title

Silicon Verification Engineer

Role Summary

As an entry-level verification engineer on the DDR PHY IP development team, you will develop UVM-based verification environments, execute test plans, and work with RTL designers to ensure silicon quality for SoCs across data center, mobile, and automotive markets.

Work focuses on simulation-based verification, debugging, and automation to achieve functional coverage and verification closure.

Experience Level

Entry-level (early career). Suitable for new graduates or engineers with internships; approximately 0–3 years of relevant experience.

Responsibilities

Primary responsibilities include:

• Develop and maintain UVM/SystemVerilog verification environments for DDR PHY IP.
• Create and execute directed and constrained-random tests and functional coverage models.
• Debug simulation failures, analyze waveforms, and collaborate with RTL designers to resolve issues.
• Create and maintain verification collateral such as testbenches, checkers, and scoreboards.
• Perform regression runs, track functional coverage, and drive verification closure.
• Contribute to automation scripts for regression, data analysis, and verification efficiency improvements.

Requirements

Required and preferred technical skills (concise):

• Strong foundation in digital design fundamentals: clocking, timing, and state machines.
• Experience with or academic/internship exposure to SystemVerilog and UVM.
• Proficiency in scripting for automation (Python, Perl, or TCL).
• Ability to debug simulations and analyze waveforms; strong analytical and communication skills.
• Familiarity with simulation tools such as Synopsys VCS, Cadence Xcelium, or Mentor Questa is preferred.
• Basic understanding of DDR memory protocols and PHY architecture is a plus.

Education Requirements

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related discipline preferred.

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.