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Silicon Design Engineer 2

THE ROLE:

Will work with a team of other verification engineers to verify a state-of-the-art microprocessor core. As well as participating in the defining and implementing test plans including stimulus, checking and functional coverage plans at different levels of design hierarchy including unit and full-chip environments. Working with high-level language test benches and test bench components including stimulus drivers, BFMs, behavioral models, monitors, and checkers. Writing tests with constrained randomization, debugging simulation fails, and working with designers to fix design bugs. Analyzing, and closing, functional coverage.

THE PERSON:

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

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Hardware verification methodology and techniques such as simulation, debug, coverage, etc.,
• Simulation and debug with a Verilog based functional simulator,
• Object-Oriented Programming with C/C++ and SystemVerilog, UVM,
• Hands-on work in C++ programming for either hardware modeling or testbench development or projects of similar scope and complexity
• Knowledge of microprocessor architecture,
• Coding in assembly language,
• Demonstrate good communication skills, and abilities to work with a diverse team.

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE:

• Test plan development and execution,
• Writing and maintaining C++ and SystemVerilog code,
• Functional verification experience with digital designs,
• Working experience in a UNIX/LINUX software environment.

ACADEMIC CREDENTIALS: Master of Science or Bachelor of Science in EE, CE, or CS

LOCATION: Austin, Texas

• • • AMD is a government contractor and subcontractor. As required by Executive Order, our US employees are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 regardless of the employee’s work location or work arrangement (e.g., telework, remote work, etc.), subject to such exceptions as required by law. If selected, you will be required to be vaccinated against COVID-19 and submit documentation of proof of vaccination by January 4, 2022. AMD will provide additional information regarding what information or documentation will be needed and how you can request an exception from this requirement if you have a need for a religious and/or medical accommodation.