ASIC Design Verification Engineer

WHAT YOU DO AT AMD CHANGES EVERYTHINGAt 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.SENIOR VERIFICATION ENGINEERTHE ROLE:This is a ASIC Hardware and Firmware Co-Verification Engineering role with the Security IP Team (SECIP). The primary focus of this role is Hardware/Firmware co-verification of various embedded micro-processor subsystems and the associated hardware accelerators in leading edge SOC's.  The preferred candidate will also have proven experience in Firmware development and the ability to contribute to Firmware development initiatives. These IP subsystems provide high performance functions to the respective SoC, such as security policy management, cryptography, data compression, high throughput DMA, etc.THE PERSON:You will have strong analytical/problem solving skills, high attention to detail, and motivation to independently drive tasks to completion. You will also have professional interpersonal and communication skills. If this sounds like a role you are interested in, we welcome you to applyKEY RESPONSIBILITIES:Development and verification of embedded firmware for SOC secure boot and embedded microprocessor driven hardware acceleration services for cryptography, decompression and large scale DMA functionsHardware/Firmware co-verification in UVM System Verilog and C-DPI structured testbenchHardware/Firmware co-verification in FPGA hardware prototype platformDevelop and maintain subsystem verification architecture, testbench, test methodology forEmbedded CPU and subcomponent IPs withAXI/AHB busses and HW accelerators such asCryptography, Data Compression, DMA, etc.Participate in subsystem specification, influence IP micro-architecture development (HW and FW co-design and verification aspect), develop and verify abstracted performance modelCreate abstracted FW and HW performance modelsDevelop critical target code to collect IP performance key parametersExplore subsystem architecture performance trade-off for FW and HW optimizationDevelop and execute subsystem and block level test plansDevelop FW/HW co-verification methodologyDevelop UVC and System Response modelsDevelop and debug UVM and C-DPI test cases with integrated FWImprove verification metricsFurther develop subsystem and block level testbenches using UVM randomized test methodology and C-DPI directed test methodology.Develop and maintain subsystem level integration scriptsDevelop and maintain subsystem testbench build and test run scriptsDrive to verification metrics closureInterface with SoC integration and SoC DV teamsDefine and develop IP level DV API to support SoC level DV effortDevelop and maintain IP build and delivery infrastructure to support SoC level integration of SMU IPs.Support SoC level IP emulation, silicon bring-up and debugging effortPREFERRED EXPERIENCE:ASIC FW and HW design and verification experienceProficient in C, C++, Assembly, Verilog, System Verilog, and several scripting languages (Make, Perl, Python, etc.)Excellent knowledge about UVM methodology and C-DPI methodologyExcellent knowledge about standard bus/interface protocols (i.e. AXI, AHB, AMBA)Excellent experience with firmware design on commercial microprocessorsExcellent experience with microprocessor tool chain, compiler, assembler, debuggerExcellent experience with ASIC verification tools, simulation, linting, power aware simulation, etc.ACADEMIC CREDENTIALS:B.Eng or Master's or PhD Degree preferred.Major in Electrical or Computer Engineering.#LI-SR5 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.