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Pre-silicon Design Verification Engineer for AMD’s leading edge, next generation microprocessors.

THE ROLE:

AMD is looking for talented, detail-oriented and motivated design verification engineers who are interested in functional verification of x86 microprocessor cores. You’ll have the opportunity to work on and learn about some of the industry’s cutting edge micro-architectural designs while you create verification plans for new design features and architectural enhancements. Your contributions will impact products that span the global x86 market from server, to desktop and laptop designs.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Defining and implementing test plans including stimulus, checking and functional coverage plans.
• Debugging regression fails and fixing verification issues or working with designers to fix design bugs.
• Analyzing functional coverage and closing holes.
• Assist with silicon observations often requiring replication of behaviors in simulation to root cause.
• Developing stimulus with x86 Assembly and/or AMD's internal ISA exercisers.
• Writing System Verilog/UVM tests with constrained randomization.

PREFERRED SKILLS:

• Object Oriented Programming with System Verilog, UVM, and C/C++.
• Scripting with Perl or equivalent languages.
• Simulation and debug with a Verilog based functional simulator.
• Coding in x86 Assembly language.
• Experience with VCS simulation tool, Perl/Shell scripting, and Verilog RTL design
• Strong knowledge of microprocessor architecture (x86 preferred).
• General functional verification experience with digital designs.
• Working experience in UNIX software environment.

ACADEMIC CREDENTIALS:
Bachelor of Science in EE, CE, or CS with related industry experience OR Masters of Science in EE, CE, or CS

LOCATION:

Austin, TX

At AMD, your base pay is one part of your total rewards package.  Your base pay will depend on where your skills, qualifications, experience, and location fit into the hiring range for the position. You may be eligible for incentives based upon your role such as either an annual bonus or sales incentive. Many AMD employees have the opportunity to own shares of AMD stock, as well as a discount when purchasing AMD stock if voluntarily participating in AMD’s Employee Stock Purchase Plan. You’ll also be eligible for competitive benefits described in more detail here.

AMD does not accept unsolicited resumes from headhunters, recruitment agencies, or fee-based recruitment services. AMD and its subsidiaries are equal opportunity, inclusive employers and will consider all applicants without regard to age, ancestry, color, marital status, medical condition, mental or physical disability, national origin, race, religion, political and/or third-party affiliation, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.   We encourage applications from all qualified candidates and will accommodate applicants’ needs under the respective laws throughout all stages of the recruitment and selection process.