CPU Verification Engineer

Amd

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Work type
On-site
Location
Fort Collins, CO
Salary
$178,400–$267,600 / yr
Posted
57 days ago
Freshness
Confirmed live today
Closes
Aug 31, 2027

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About Amd

AMD (Advanced Micro Devices) is a semiconductor company that develops high-performance processors, graphics cards, and adaptive computing solutions for gaming, data centers, and embedded markets. Industry: Semiconductors

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TL;DR · CPU Verification Engineer

As a CPU Verification Engineer within the Cores organization, you will own the functional verification of L2 and L3 cache subsystems from block level through full-chip integration. You will work closely with architecture, RTL design, and physical design teams to drive programs to tape-out. Your daily responsibilities include designing and building C++ verification infrastructure, such as behavioral reference models, scoreboards, and checkers. You will also develop C and assembly test programs to validate cache coherence, replacement policies, and architectural corner cases while driving regression quality and coverage closure. Required skills include expert C++ programming, Python or Perl scripting, and a deep understanding of cache architecture and coherence protocols. You will use industry-standard RTL simulation and debug tools to solve complex processor design problems.

What you'll do

  • Own functional verification of L2 and L3 cache subsystems from block level through full-chip integration.
  • Design and build C++ verification infrastructure including behavioral reference models, scoreboards, and checkers.
  • Develop C and assembly test programs to validate cache coherence and architectural corner cases.
  • Drive regression quality and coverage closure to meet tape-out standards.
  • Serve as the technical authority during design reviews and sign-off readiness assessments.
  • Apply AI-assisted tools and workflows to modern verification practices.
  • Mentor peers and improve team quality through code reviews and technical discussions.

What we're looking for

  • Expert C++ skills are required to build large-scale verification environments.
  • Strong understanding of cache architecture, coherence protocols, and memory hierarchy is required.
  • Experience delivering clean verification sign-off on high-performance processor designs is required.
  • Ability to design and build C++ verification infrastructure including behavioral reference models, scoreboards, and checkers is required.
  • Ability to develop C and assembly test programs to validate cache coherence and architectural corner cases is required.
  • Very experienced in functional verification on high-performance CPU or complex ASIC/SoC designs (preferred).
  • Proficiency in Python or Perl scripting for test automation and coverage analysis (preferred).
  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or Computer Science (preferred).

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