Sr. Design Verification Engineer

Job Title

Sr. Design Verification Engineer

Role Summary

Senior CPU Design Verification Engineer on a CPU testbench infrastructure team responsible for building scalable verification environments for next-generation server processors. The role focuses on enabling high-quality CPU verification via robust infrastructure, tooling, and advanced methodologies including AI-driven techniques, and works closely with globally distributed design, verification, and debug teams.

Experience Level

Senior-level. No specific years of experience stated; role expects substantial experience in verification and system-level testbench development.

Responsibilities

Key responsibilities include developing and maintaining CPU-level testbench infrastructure and supporting core-level validation and integration.

• Develop and maintain CPU-level testbench infrastructure using C++.
• Build scalable verification environments supporting CPU subsystems and core-level validation.
• Write and enhance tests and verification components using C++, SystemVerilog, and UVM.
• Collaborate with design, verification, and debug teams across global locations.
• Debug testbench and design issues using software models and analysis tools.
• Contribute to verification quality metrics and coverage closure.
• Support integration of testbench infrastructure with broader verification workflows.
• Apply modern methodologies, including AI-driven techniques, to improve verification efficiency.

Requirements

Required and preferred technical skills and experience for successful performance in this role.

• Must-have: Strong C/C++ programming and software development skills.
• Must-have: Experience building or maintaining verification testbenches.
• Must-have: Experience with SystemVerilog and UVM.
• Must-have: Understanding of CPU or processor microarchitecture; familiarity with RTL design (Verilog or equivalent).
• Must-have: Scripting experience (Python, Perl, or similar) and experience using software models and analysis/debug tools.
• Must-have: Strong collaboration and communication skills for working with distributed engineering teams.
• Nice-to-have: Background in design verification for CPU, memory, networking, or similar domains.
• Note: This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship.

Education Requirements

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering 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.