Role & seniority: Staff Design Verification Engineer (senior level) in AMD’s Analog and Digital-RF team.

Stack/tools: SystemVerilog, UVM; verification environments; tools such as VCS, Questa, Synopsys; scripting (Python, Perl, TCL) a plus; RFSoC context (RF data converter sub-system, direct-RF DSP).

Top 3 responsibilities

Develop and execute verification plans for complex semiconductor designs.
Design and implement advanced verification environments using UVM; write/debug SystemVerilog/UVM testbenches.
Implement coverage-driven verification; analyze and debug failures; collaborate with design/architecture/software teams to ensure integration and validation.

Must-have skills

Strong proficiency in SystemVerilog and UVM.
Experience with semiconductor design verification and verification tools (VCS, Questa, Synopsys).
Scripting ability (Python, Perl, or TCL) a plus; excellent problem-solving and collaboration skills.
Bachelor’s in Electrical/Computer Engineering or related field.

Nice-to-haves

Additional scripting experience; proven track record delivering high-quality verification on schedule; effective communication and mentoring capabilities.
Location & work type: Ireland; Hybrid work model (#LI-Hybrid).

Full Description

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.

STAFF DESIGN VERIFICATION ENGINEER

THE ROLE

We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated senior Design Verification Engineer to join our Analog and Digital-RF team at AMD. This is an exciting opportunity to join the innovative and multi-award winning team that has developed the RF data converter sub-system, including direct-RF digital signal processing, around which Zynq® Ultrascale+™ RFSoC is built. As a Design Verification Engineer, you will play a critical role in ensuring the quality and reliability of our cutting-edge semiconductor designs. You will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to develop and execute comprehensive verification plans, leveraging state-of-the-art tools and methodologies to validate complex designs.

THE PERSON

You have excellent communication and presentation skills, demonstrated through technical publications, presentations, trainings, executive briefings, etc. You are highly adept at collaboration among top-thinkers and engineers alike, ready to mentor and guide, and help to elevate the knowledge and skills of the team around you.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Develop and execute verification plans for complex semiconductor designs.
Design and implement advanced verification environments using industry-standard methodologies such as UVM (Universal Verification Methodology).
Write and debug SystemVerilog and UVM-based testbenches to verify design functionality and performance.
Develop and implement coverage-driven verification strategies to ensure comprehensive validation of design features.
Collaborate with design teams to understand design specifications and identify potential areas of improvement.
Analyze and debug failures to root cause using simulation, debug tools, and other diagnostic techniques.
Work closely with cross-functional teams including design, architecture, and software teams to ensure seamless integration and validation of designs.
Drive continuous improvement in verification methodologies, tools, processes and AI initiatives to enhance productivity and efficiency.

Design Verification Engineer