Sr. Manager Design Verification

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THE ROLE:
AMD is seeking a dynamic Senior Manager – Verification to lead a high-impact team responsible for verifying next-generation IPs and subsystems. You will drive verification strategy and execution across all levels, ensuring robust, high-quality silicon for AMD's industry-leading products.

THE PERSON:
You are an inspiring leader with a proven track record in verification, passionate about building 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 direction, regular status updates, and risk assessments to stakeholders and executive leadership.
• Foster a culture of innovation, accountability, and technical excellence within the team.

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE: 15+ years 

• 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 degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field.

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