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CPU Verification Engineer

AMD· Engineering
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Fort Collins, CO$178.4k - $267.6kFull-timePosted 1mo ago

About the role

Verifies cache subsystems (L2/L3) for AMD CPUs, collaborating with architecture, RTL, and physical design to drive verification from block level to full-chip integration and tape-out.

Responsibilities

  • Own functional verification of L2 and L3 cache subsystems across block, cluster, and full-chip hierarchies.
  • Design and build C++ verification infrastructure including behavioral reference models, scoreboards, and checkers.
  • Develop C and assembly test programs to validate cache coherence, replacement policies, and architectural corner cases.
  • Drive regression quality and coverage closure to tape-out standards.
  • Serve as the technical authority in design reviews and sign-off readiness assessments.
  • Apply AI-assisted tools and workflows as part of an innovative, modern verification practice.
  • Mentor peers and elevate team quality through code reviews and technical discussion.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or Computer Science preferred.
  • Very Experienced in functional verification on high-performance CPU or complex ASIC/SoC designs.
  • Expert C++ programming skills with experience building large-scale verification environments.
  • Strong understanding of cache architecture, coherence protocols, and memory hierarchy.
  • Proficiency in Python or Perl scripting for test automation and coverage analysis.
  • Familiarity with industry-standard RTL simulation and debug tools.

Skills

Required:C++Cache architecture & coherenceC & assembly
Nice to have:Python or Perl scripting

Benefits

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Last updated Oct 15, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.
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