Staff Design Verification Engineer

Job Title

Staff Design Verification Engineer

Role Summary

Senior Design Verification Engineer on the Analog and Digital-RF team responsible for developing and executing verification plans and environments to validate complex semiconductor designs.

Work includes creating SystemVerilog/UVM testbenches, coverage-driven strategies, simulation and debug, and close collaboration with design, architecture, and software teams.

Experience Level

Senior (Staff-level). Typically a senior engineer with significant verification experience and leadership responsibilities.

Responsibilities

Main responsibilities include developing verification plans, building environments, and validating design features.

• Develop and execute verification plans for complex semiconductor designs.
• Design and implement UVM-based verification environments and SystemVerilog testbenches.
• Implement coverage-driven verification strategies and metrics.
• Run simulations, analyze failures, and perform root-cause analysis using debug tools.
• Collaborate with design, architecture, and software teams to ensure integration and validation.
• Mentor and guide other engineers; present technical results to stakeholders.
• Drive continuous improvement in verification methodologies, tools, processes, and AI initiatives.

Requirements

Must-have technical skills and experience; preferred items listed separately.

• Proven experience in semiconductor design verification.
• Strong proficiency in SystemVerilog and UVM methodologies.
• Experience with verification tools such as VCS, Questa, or Synopsys verification tools.
• Experience developing and debugging complex testbenches and simulations; strong problem-solving skills.
• Experience with coverage-driven verification and verification metrics.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills; ability to work cross-functionally and deliver on schedule.
• Demonstrated ability to mentor and elevate team skills.

Nice-to-have:

• Familiarity with RF data converter subsystems or mixed-signal verification context.
• Experience applying AI or automation to verification flows.

Education Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer 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.