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AMD · 2 days ago

CPU Core Functional Verification Engineer

positionAustin, TX
timeFull-time
remoteOnsite
seniorityMid Level
money$119K/yr - $178K/yr

AMD is a company focused on building innovative products for next-generation computing experiences. The CPU Core Functional Verification Engineer will be responsible for functional verification of x86 microprocessor cores, including defining test plans and debugging issues.

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Hiring Manager
Matthew Fesl
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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

Qualification

Microprocessor architectureSystem VerilogUVMC/C++X86 AssemblyFunctional verificationUNIX environmentAnalytical skillsProblem-solving skillsCommunication skillsTeam player

Required

Bachelor of Science in EE, CE, or CS with related industry experience OR Masters of Science in EE, CE, or CS
Detail-oriented and motivated design verification engineers
Experience collaborating with other engineers located in different sites/timezones
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Willingness to learn and ready to take on problems
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

Strong knowledge of microprocessor architecture (x86 preferred)
A passion for computer architecture
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
x86 Assembly language
General functional verification experience with digital designs
Working experience in UNIX software environment

Benefits

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Company

AMD

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Advanced Micro Devices is a semiconductor company that designs and develops graphics units, processors, and media solutions.
dateFounded in 1969
location
Santa Clara, California, USA
people-size10001+ employees
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http://www.amd.com

Funding

Current Stage
Public Company
Total Funding
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Key Investors
OpenAIDaniel Loeb
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Leadership Team

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Lisa Su
Chair & CEO
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CTO and EVP
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