IP Verification Lead(Leadership Role)

Job Description WHAT YOU DO AT AMD CHANGES EVERYTHING At AMD, our mission is to build great products that accelerate next-generation computing experiencesfrom 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 challengesstriving 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: AMD is seeking a highly passionate and dynamic Verification Expert to lead our next-generation digital IPs and subsystems team. You will drive verification strategy and execution across all levels to ensure robust, high-quality silicon for AMD's industry-leading products. This position focuses on technical depth and breadth in Verification - you will work hands-on to push the boundaries of verification coverage, methodology, and automation, including innovating with AI-driven tools. Your goal will be to deliver excellence in verification strategy and execution, collaborating with cross-functional teams to achieve first-pass silicon success. The Person You are an Technical leader with a proven track record in verification, passionate about technically building, leading and mentoring high-performance teams. You bring deep technical expertise across all verification domains and thrive in a collaborative, fast-paced environment. Key Responsibilities - Lead, mentor, and grow a diverse verification engineering team. - Own and drive verification strategy and execution for IPs and subsystems. - Oversee all aspects of verification, including: - IP Verification: Develop and execute detailed test plans, environments, and coverage strategies for complex IP blocks. - Subsystem Verification: Ensure seamless integration and verification of multiple IPs within subsystems. - Formal Verification: Champion adoption of formal methods to complement simulation-based verification. - Emulation: Drive pre-silicon validation using emulation platforms, collaborating closely with design and post-silicon teams. - Post-Silicon Debug: Lead and support post-silicon validation and debug activities, working closely with hardware and software teams to resolve issues and optimize product quality. - Collaborate with architects, design, firmware, and validation teams to define verification requirements and close coverage. - Drive continuous improvement in verification methodologies, automation, and quality metrics. - Provide clear technical leadership, regular status updates, and risk assessments to stakeholders and executive leadership. - Demonstrated innovation in verification processes. Experience with AI/ML-driven verification or developing custom automation scripts to improve test generation, coverage analysis, or bug triage is strongly preferred. Ability to evaluate new verification technologies and incorporate them to continuously improve efficiency and effectiveness. - Foster a culture of innovation, accountability, and technical excellence within the team. PREFERRED EXPERIENCE: 16+ years experience - Demonstrated leadership in managing and scaling verification teams for large, complex projects. - Deep expertise in IP and subsystem-level verification, including UVM/SystemVerilog, formal verification, and emulation. - Experience in data and control path verification of designs in PCIe, High-Speed DMAs, and NVMe controllers. - Experience leveraging AI tools and methodologies to enhance verification productivity and coverage is preferred. - Proven experience in developing and deploying automation solutions using AI to improve verification efficiency and effectiveness. - Significant exposure to post-silicon debug and validation, with a track record of resolving complex silicon issues. - Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and debugging skills across hardware and software boundaries. - Outstanding communication and presentation skills; able to engage with both technical and executive audiences. - Experience working in a global, distributed team environment. Academic Credentials - Bachelor's or master's or PhD. degree in computer engineering/computer science 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.