SoC Design Verification Engineer

Job Description

This range is provided by AMD. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

$124,000.00/yr - $186,000.00/yr

WHAT YOU DO AT AMD CHANGES EVERYTHING

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

You will plan, build, and execute the verification of new SoCs on emulation platforms, enabling firmware and software bring‑up pre‑silicon. Your work will help ensure a bug‑free final design and accelerate ASIC bring‑up.

THE PERSON

You’re passionate about modern, complex processor architectures, digital design, and verification. A strong team player, you communicate effectively and collaborate smoothly with engineers across multiple sites and time zones. You bring excellent analytical and problem‑solving skills, a willingness to learn, and a proactive attitude toward tackling challenges.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Collaborate with architects, hardware, and firmware engineers to understand features and verification needs


• Define emulation configurations and create sanity tests


• Bring up configurations on different emulators (e.g., Veloce, Zebu, Palladium)


• Work closely with RTL and firmware teams to identify and resolve defects


• Provide support to downstream emulation users

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE

• Strong proficiency in SoC‑level ASIC verification


• Skilled in debugging firmware and RTL using simulation tools


• Experienced with Verilog, SystemVerilog, C, and C++


• Solid background in C/C++ programming on Linux, with some exposure to Windows


• Hands‑on experience with SystemVerilog and Verilog


• Working knowledge of SystemC and TLM


• Familiarity with scripting languages such as Tcl, Perl, Ruby, Makefile, and shell scripting


• Leadership or mentorship experience is a plus

ACADEMIC CREDENTIALS

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related field

BENEFITS

Benefits offered are described: AMD benefits at a glance.

LEGAL NOTICE AND EEO STATEMENT

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.

OTHER INFO

Seniority level: Mid‑Senior level

Employment type: Full‑time

Job function: Engineering, Design, and Information Technology

Industry: Semiconductor Manufacturing

Location: Markham, Ontario, Canada