AMD · 1 week ago
AI/ML Design Verification Architect
Santa Clara, CA
Full-time
Hybrid
Lead/Staff
$256K/yr - $384K/yrAMD is a company focused on building great products that accelerate next-generation computing experiences. They are seeking a Design Verification Architect with an AI/ML focus to drive the strategic vision of design verification for next-generation CPU cores, emphasizing leadership, collaboration, and innovation.
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Responsibilities
Define and own the overall DV architecture for high-performance CPU cores, ensuring scalability across variants and generations
Collaborate closely with design, microarchitecture, emulation, and verification leads/architects to build aligned verification strategies
Lead the evaluation and enhancement of AMD’s DV infrastructure and methodologies, to drive RTL quality and project intercept
Provide technical mentorship and strategic direction to DV leads and engineers across global AMD sites
Anticipate architectural and verification risks early and drive systemic solutions before they impact delivery
Influence cross-functional decision-making through a blend of technical insight and collaborative communication
Champion long-term DV innovation by staying current on AI/ML techniques, formal verification, and emulation strategies — and knowing when to integrate them into project flow
Qualification
Required
Define and own the overall DV architecture for high-performance CPU cores, ensuring scalability across variants and generations
Collaborate closely with design, microarchitecture, emulation, and verification leads/architects to build aligned verification strategies
Lead the evaluation and enhancement of AMD's DV infrastructure and methodologies, to drive RTL quality and project intercept
Provide technical mentorship and strategic direction to DV leads and engineers across global AMD sites
Anticipate architectural and verification risks early and drive systemic solutions before they impact delivery
Influence cross-functional decision-making through a blend of technical insight and collaborative communication
Champion long-term DV innovation by staying current on AI/ML techniques, formal verification, and emulation strategies — and knowing when to integrate them into project flow
Bachelors or Masters degree in computer engineering/Electrical Engineering
Preferred
Expertise in Design Verification with an emphasis on CPU architecture and core-level verification, or strong AI/ML deployment experience
Strong grasp of DV methodologies: coverage-driven verification, formal, and infrastructure strategy
Solid understanding of computer architecture fundamentals: pipelines, caching, coherency, load/store, execution units, etc
Strong documentation, planning, and cross-functional coordination skills
Familiarity with x86 or ARM CPU cores, or AI/ML deployments
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