Senior SoC Design Verification Engineer
AMD • Hyderabad, Telangana, India
**Role & seniority: ** Senior Silicon Design Verification Engineer (SMTS SoC Design Verification); ~12+ years ASIC DV experience
**Stack/tools: **
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HDL: SystemVerilog, UVM
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DV framework: VIPs/UVCs, BFMs, SoC/IP verification environments
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Verification: functional/code coverage, assertion coverage, debug in simulation-based flows
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Debug: industry-standard simulation/verification tools (unspecified)
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Automation/scripting: Python/Perl/Shell, regression automation, version control
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Top 3 responsibilities:
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Own end-to-end verification of key SoC features and system-level scenarios
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Build/execute verification plans, testbenches, and regression strategies to reach coverage closure and silicon sign-off
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Lead DV methodology improvements, including automation/productivity, and drive debug (RTL/testbench/firmware) to milestones (LSB/LSC/LSD/Tape-Out)
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Must-have skills:
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Strong SoC verification methodologies and coverage closure (functional + code + assertions)
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Advanced SystemVerilog + UVM
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Proven capability debugging complex RTL/architecture/testbench/firmware issues
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Deep SoC architecture knowledge (interconnects, memory subsystems; security/power/performance features)
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Nice-to-haves:
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X86-based SoC DV experience
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Scripting/regression automation and comfort with Python/Perl/Shell + version control
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Experience with pre-silicon emulat
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Full Description
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SENIOR SILICON DESIGN VERIFICATION ENGINEER
The Role
The SMTS SoC Design Verification Engineer is responsible for leading the verification of complex SoC features and subsystems, driving verification methodology, ensuring high-quality silicon sign-off, and mentoring engineers across the verification organization. The role requires deep expertise in SoC architecture, System Verilog/UVM, debug, coverage closure, and cross-functional collaboration
Key Responsiblities
Own end-to-end verification of key SoC features and system-level scenarios. Develop and execute comprehensive verification plans, testbenches, and regression strategies. Drive functional, code, assertion, and scenario coverage closure. Lead SoC/IP integration verification and sign-off activities. Debug complex RTL, architecture, testbench, and firmware issues. Collaborate closely with Architecture, RTL, Firmware, Emulation, Platform, and Validation teams. Drive verification methodology improvements, automation, and productivity enhancements. Support pre-silicon bring-up, emulation, and post-silicon debug activities. Mentor and technically guide MTS/SDE engineers. Drive execution toward program milestones such as LSB, LSC, LSD, and Tape-Out
Preferred Experience
Minimum 12+ years of experience in ASIC Design Verification
Experiance in X86 based SOC DV Strong expertise in SoC verification methodologies. Advanced SystemVerilog and UVM knowledge. Experience with SoC/IP verification environments, VIPs, UVCs, BFMs. Strong debugging skills using industry-standard simulation and verification tools. Knowledge of functional and code coverage methodologies. Understanding of SoC architecture, interconnects, memory subsystems, security, power management, and performance features. Familiarity with scripting (Python/Perl/Shell), regression automation, and version control systems.
Academic Credentials
Bachelors or Masters degree in Electronics engineering
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