What you do at AMD changes everything 
 

At AMD, we push the boundaries of what is possible.  We believe in changing the world for the better by driving innovation in high-performance computing, graphics, and visualization technologies – building blocks for gaming, immersive platforms, and the data center. 
 

Developing great technology takes more than talent: it takes amazing people who understand collaboration, respect, and who will go the “extra mile” to achieve unthinkable results.  It takes people who have the passion and desire to disrupt the status quo, push boundaries, deliver innovation, and change the world.   If you have this type of passion, we invite you to take a look at the opportunities available to come join our team.
 

The Role:

AMD’s Cores Organization delivers industry leading CPU’s and caches that are the foundation of AMD’s server, client, and gaming business. We are looking for an experienced silicon validation engineer to join this innovative team as a technical expert. You will be a key contributor and leader for AMD’s next generation cores and caches. The candidate will join the team based in Fort Collins, CO.

The Person:

The candidate should have strong analytical thinking and problem-solving skills with excellent attention to details. We work on programs with long timelines, so self-motivation and a dedication to meeting commitments is required. We are questioning the limitations on chip performance, so the status quo must be challenged on every program. This requires creativity, organization, and innovation, but also excellent verbal and written communication skills. We work in small teams, but we are part of a large cross-site Core’s organization, so teamwork is also vital our success. If this sounds like you, please apply!

Key Responsibilities:

• Work in a silicon lab setting helping to creatively solve exciting problems
• Set up hardware systems to enable at-speed testing and debug
• Based on thorough understanding of the design architecture, develop, run, and debug x86 software to validate functionality and testability operation of the microprocessor design, using programming and scripting skills
• Drive project commitments/dependencies with cross-discipline/site RTL, DFT and Implementation design teams along with product manufacturing teams
• Solve design and tool problems requiring ground-breaking approaches and champion innovation across the organization
• Create technical presentations for peers and management

Preferred Experience:

• Prior experience with validation of microprocessors/ASIC hardware in a lab setting
• DFT feature knowledge with JTAG -1149.x, Memory, Logic and I/O Built-In-Self-Test(BIST) and Scan design(LSSD/MuxD) structures and protocol would be a plus
• Proven programming proficiency in x86 assembly, C/C++, Perl, and Ruby languages along with strong logic simulation competence
• Knowledge of Verilog HDL and System Verilog
• Demonstrated solid understanding of modern computer architecture

Academic Credentials:

• BS/MS in EE, CS, CSE (or similar), plus 6+ years verification experience preferred