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Senior Design Verification Engineer

Advanced Micro Devices, Inc
Santa Clara, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 7/6/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 7/2/2027


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At AMD, our mission is to build great products that accelerate next-generation computing experiences—from AI and data centers, to PCs, gaming and embedded systems. Grounded in a culture of innovation and collaboration, we believe real progress comes from bold ideas, human ingenuity and a shared passion to create something extraordinary. When you join AMD, you’ll discover the real differentiator is our culture. We push the limits of innovation to solve the world’s most important challenges—striving for execution excellence, while being direct, humble, collaborative, and inclusive of diverse perspectives. Join us as we shape the future of AI and beyond.  Together, we advance your career.  






THE ROLE: 

 

As a Senior CPU Design Verification Engineer, you will join a CPU testbench infrastructure team responsible for building scalable verification environments for next-generation server processors. You will develop and enhance CPU-level testbenches used by core verification and debug teams to validate complex subsystems, working closely with globally distributed engineering teams. This role focuses on enabling high-quality CPU verification through robust infrastructure and offers exposure to advanced methodologies, including AI-driven development and debug, to improve efficiency and accelerate product delivery.
 

 

THE PERSON: 

 

You’re a collaborative engineer who communicates clearly and works effectively across globally distributed teams. You take ownership of your work and approach problems with strong analytical thinking and attention to detail. You are adaptable, proactive, and comfortable supporting shared infrastructure used by multiple stakeholders, and you contribute positively in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.
 

 

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Develop and maintain CPU-level testbench infrastructure using C
  • Build scalable verification environments supporting CPU subsystems and core-level validation
  • Write and enhance tests and components using C , SystemVerilog, and UVM
  • Collaborate with design, verification, and debug teams across global locations
  • Debug testbench and design issues using software models and analysis tools
  • Contribute to verification quality metrics and coverage closure
  • Support integration of testbench infrastructure with broader verification workflows
  • Apply modern methodologies, including AI-driven techniques, to improve verification efficiency

 

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE:

  • Strong C/C programming and software development skills
  • Experience building or maintaining verification testbenches
  • Understanding of CPU or processor microarchitecture
  • Background in design verification (CPU, memory, networking, or similar domains)
  • Experience with SystemVerilog and UVM
  • Familiarity with RTL design (Verilog or equivalent)
  • Scripting experience (Python, Perl, or similar)

 

ACADEMIC CREDENTIALS: 

  • Bachelors or Masters degree in Electrical Engineering preferred

 

 

This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship.

 

 

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Benefits offered are described:  AMD benefits at a glance.

 

AMD does not accept unsolicited resumes from headhunters, recruitment agencies, or fee-based recruitment services. AMD and its subsidiaries are equal opportunity, inclusive employers and will consider all applicants without regard to age, ancestry, color, marital status, medical condition, mental or physical disability, national origin, race, religion, political and/or third-party affiliation, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.   We encourage applications from all qualified candidates and will accommodate applicants’ needs under the respective laws throughout all stages of the recruitment and selection process.

 

AMD may use Artificial Intelligence to help screen, assess or select applicants for this position.  AMD’s “Responsible AI Policy” is available here.

 

This posting is for an existing vacancy.

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