Advanced Micro Devices, Inc

Design Verification Lead

Advanced Micro Devices, Inc • $130K — $180K *
San Jose, CA 95123In-Person
Consumer Technology
8 - 10 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • 10+ years of design verification experience using UVM methodology.
  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related field.
  • Expertise in SystemVerilog, Verilog, and object-oriented programming.
  • Experience with high-speed protocols like PCIe and CXL.
  • Proficiency in scripting and automation using languages like Python or Perl.
  • Technical leadership and mentoring skills.
  • Strong communication skills in a distributed team environment.

Responsibilities

  • Collaborate with architects and firmware teams to define new PCIe and CXL features.
  • Develop comprehensive verification plans for hardware/software integration and system-level use cases.
  • Design and implement UVM verification environments for IP or subsystems.
  • Create and execute directed and constrained-random tests to ensure functional coverage.
  • Drive verification automation and methodology improvements using AI-assisted tools.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage.
  • 401(k) plan with company matching.
  • Generous paid time off policy.
  • Employee stock purchase plan.
  • Flexible work arrangements including hybrid options.
Full Job Description
THE ROLE:

As a Design Verification Engineer Lead in the AECG Group, you will help bring to life cutting-edge FPGA and ASIC solutions for a broad range of customers. As a member of the front-end design and integration team, you will collaborate closely with architecture, IP design, physical design, firmware, and product engineering teams to deliver first-pass silicon success for next-generation PCIe and CXL-based IP solutions.

THE PERSON:

You are passionate about complex IP architectures, digital design, and advanced verification methodologies. You thrive in a collaborative environment, enjoy solving challenging technical problems, and have a proven ability to work effectively across global teams. You bring strong analytical skills, technical leadership, and a continuous learning mindset.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
  • Collaborate with architects, hardware designers, and firmware teams to define and verify new PCIe, CXL, and high-speed connectivity features.
  • Develop comprehensive verification plans that address feature interactions, hardware/software integration, performance requirements, and system-level use cases.
  • Design and implement IP or subsystem-level UVM verification environments, including monitors, scoreboards, checkers, and reusable verification components.
  • Develop directed and constrained-random tests, execute regressions, and debug failures to ensure high functional coverage and design quality.
  • Drive verification automation, methodology improvements, and adoption of AI-assisted tools to improve development efficiency and productivity.

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE:
  • ASIC/IP verification experience using UVM methodology.
  • Strong expertise in SystemVerilog, Verilog, object-oriented programming, and UVM-based verification environments.
  • Experience verifying high-speed protocols such as PCIe, CXL, Ethernet, PCIe Gen6, or 400G Ethernet.
  • Proficiency in scripting and automation using Python, Perl, or similar languages.
  • Experience working across the ASIC/FPGA development lifecycle from planning through tape-out.
  • Exposure to performance verification, simulation optimization, acceleration technologies, HLS tools, or verification efficiency improvements.
  • Technical leadership, mentoring experience, and strong communication skills within geographically distributed teams.
  • Knowledge of computer architecture, system-level design concepts, and emerging AI-driven verification methodologies is a plus.

ACADEMIC CREDENTIALS:
  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field.
  • Minimum 10 years of design verification experience using UVM methodology.


LOCATION:

San Jose, CA

This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship.

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Learn more about Advanced Micro Devices, Inc
Size
15,500 employees
Market Cap
$100.9 billion
Industry
Manufacturing & Automotive
Net Income
$2.4 billion
Founded
1969
5 Year Trend
+30.9%
Revenue
$9.7 billion
NASDAQ
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