Sr. Silicon Design Verification Engineer

Job Title

Sr. Silicon Design Verification Engineer

Role Summary

Member of AMD's networking silicon team responsible for verification of next-generation network processors and SmartNIC technologies. Focus on functional verification of packet-processing, control-plane, and system-level features using automation, data-driven methods, and AI-assisted tools.

Collaborate with architects, hardware, and firmware engineers to define verification plans, improve verification productivity, accelerate debug, and support high-quality silicon delivery.

Experience Level

Senior-level.

Responsibilities

Deliver verification plans, tests, and automation to validate complex hardware/firmware/software interactions for networking silicon.

• Collaborate with architects, hardware, and firmware teams to define verification requirements.
• Produce comprehensive verification plans covering hardware, firmware, software, and system-level use cases.
• Develop directed and constrained-random tests, UVM environments, and verification infrastructure.
• Estimate verification effort and recommend enhancements to environments and methodologies.
• Debug test failures, determine root causes, and work with RTL/firmware engineers to resolve defects.
• Drive functional and code coverage closure through targeted test development and analysis.
• Apply simulation, emulation, and data-driven analytics to accelerate silicon quality and release readiness.
• Develop automation solutions and use AI-assisted workflows to improve verification efficiency and debug productivity.
• Continuously improve verification processes via scripting, automation, and emerging AI technologies.

Requirements

Core technical skills required; additional experience desirable.

Must-have:

• Proven IP-level ASIC verification experience.
• Strong experience with UVM testbenches and SystemVerilog.
• Proficient at debugging RTL and firmware using industry-standard simulation tools.
• Experience with Verilog/SystemVerilog, C, and C++.
• Experience developing UVM-based verification frameworks and reusable components.
• Scripting experience (Python, Perl, Shell, Makefiles, or similar) to build automation and tooling.
• Experience with simulation and emulation platforms and coverage analysis.

Nice-to-have:

• Familiarity with data analytics, workflow automation, and AI-enabled engineering practices.
• Experience applying AI/ML-assisted tools to verification, debug, or coverage closure.
• Understanding of SystemC and TLM.
• Exposure to networking, packet processing, Ethernet, SmartNICs, or networking processor architectures.
• Leadership or mentorship experience.

Education Requirements

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