CPU Cores Validation Senior Staff Engineer

About the Role

AMD’s Cores Organization delivers industry-leading CPUs and caches that are the foundation of AMD’s server, client, and gaming business. We are looking for an experienced silicon validation engineer to join this innovative team as a technical expert. The candidate will be a key contributor and leader for AMD’s next-generation cores and caches. This role is based in Fort Collins, CO and is not eligible for visa sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Work in a silicon lab helping to creatively solve challenging problems
• Set up hardware systems to enable at-speed testing and debug
• Based on thorough understanding of the design architecture, develop, run, and debug x86 software to validate functionality and testability operation of the microprocessor design, leveraging programming and scripting skills
• Drive project deliverables/dependencies with cross-discipline/site RTL, DFT and Implementation design teams along with product manufacturing teams
• Solve design and tool problems requiring ground-breaking approaches and champion innovation across the organization
• Create technical presentations for peers and management

Requirements

• Strong analytical thinking and problem-solving skills with excellent attention to detail
• Self-motivation and a commitment to meeting deadlines
• Creativity, organization, and innovation
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to work in small teams and collaborate across a large cross-site organization

Preferred Experience

• Prior experience with validation of microprocessors/ASIC hardware in a lab setting
• DFT feature knowledge with JTAG-1149.x, Memory, Logic and I/O Built-In-Self-Test (BIST), and Scan design (LSSD/MuxD) structures and protocol
• Proven programming proficiency in x86 assembly, C/C++, Perl, Ruby, and Python languages along with strong logic simulation competence
• Knowledge of Verilog HDL and System Verilog
• Demonstrated solid understanding of modern computer architecture

Qualifications

BS/MS in EE, CS, CSE (or similar)

Benefits

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