CPU Verification Engineer

AMD
Dublin
Workplace: HybridFull timeEUR 72,800 - 104,000 annuallyFunction: QA, Test & Release EngineeringExperience: 10+ yearsEducation: bachelorsSkills: ["Analytical thinking","Problem-solving","Attention to detail","Self-motivation","Communication"]

Lead functional verification of high-speed microprocessor (CPU) designs, building verification infrastructure and developing directed and random test suites across RTL and gate levels. Create test environments and debug plans for both full-chip and stand-alone block verification. Develop and run x86 assembly–based tests using C/C++/Perl/assembly, and drive cross-team deliverables spanning RTL, DFT, and implementation while ensuring functional and code coverage targets are met.

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CPU Verification Engineer

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Job Summary

Lead functional verification of high-speed microprocessor (CPU) designs, building verification infrastructure and developing directed and random test suites across RTL and gate levels. Create test environments and debug plans for both full-chip and stand-alone block verification. Develop and run x86 assembly–based tests using C/C++/Perl/assembly, and drive cross-team deliverables spanning RTL, DFT, and implementation while ensuring functional and code coverage targets are met.
Location: Dublin
Workplace: Hybrid
Employment Type: Full time
Job Function: QA, Test & Release Engineering
Seniority: Mid level

Key Responsibilities

  • •Lead and execute functional verification of high-speed microprocessor designs, including infrastructure and directed/random test suites across SoC/core/block hierarchies.
  • •Develop verification environments, infrastructure, and test plans for full-chip and block-level verification and debug using simulation and debug tools.
  • •Develop, run, and debug x86 assembly–based directed tests and random exercisers to validate microprocessor functionality and testability.
  • •Coordinate project deliverables and dependencies with cross-discipline/site RTL, DFT, and implementation teams, plus product manufacturing teams.
  • •Review functional and code coverage metrics and update tests or constrain random tests to meet coverage requirements.

Pay and Benefits

Salary: EUR 72,800 - 104,000 annually

Key Requirements

  • •Bachelors or Masters degree in computer engineering or electrical engineering, plus 10+ years of verification experience.
  • •Proficient in IP-level ASIC verification.
  • •Proven programming proficiency in x86 assembly, C/C++, Perl, and Ruby, with strong logic simulation competence.
  • •Demonstrated expertise with Verilog HDL and SystemVerilog.
  • •Strong understanding of modern computer architecture and experience with x86 microprocessor verification (preferred).
Experience:10+ yearsASIC verificationMicroprocessorsSoC
Education:Bachelor's in computer engineering / Electrical Engineering
Skills:Analytical thinkingProblem-solvingAttention to detailSelf-motivationCommunication
Tech Stack:X86 assemblyCC++PerlRubyVerilog HDLSystemVerilogRTLSimulationJTAG-1149.xDFTBISTLSSDMuxDMakefileShell

Company Brief

AMD
Designs and produces semiconductor products including CPUs, GPUs, and adaptive SoCs for consumer, enterprise, and embedded markets, competing across PCs, data centers, and gaming industries.
Industry: Electronics Manufacturing
Company Size: Enterprise (1,001+ employees)
Revenue: USD 1B+
Growth: Public Company
Valuation: Public Company (Market Cap in USD)
Funding: IPO / Publicly Listed
Headquarters: Santa Clara, United States
Founded: 1969
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