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SoC Design Verification Engineer

AMD

Hybrid
San Jose, CA
Full-time
Mid Level
$124k–$177kPosted 2w ago

Real job — pulled straight from AMD’s careers page · Verified August 2, 2026 · No reposts.

Job description

AMD is hiring a SoC Design Verification Engineer — a full-time, based in San Jose, CA role ($124k–$177k). Apply directly on AMD's careers page below.



ADVANCE YOUR CAREER. ADVANCE THE WORLD.

At AMD, we believe technology can change lives for the better. It can heal us, entertain us, and make us more connected, productive, and understanding of the world around us. And we’re looking for talent who feel the same: people who want to leave the planet better than they found it, those who don’t shy away from humanity’s challenges but are determined to help solve them.

 

AMD is powering the next generation of supercomputing, high-performance computing, cloud, and AI. Whether you’re designing next-gen processors, enabling AI breakthroughs, or creating go-to-market plans, every role at AMD contributes to something bigger — technology that moves the world forward.




THE ROLE: 

We are looking for an adaptive, self-motivated design verification engineer to join our growing team. As a key contributor, you will be part of a SOC team to drive and improve AMD's abilities to deliver the highest quality, industry-leading technologies to market. The Verification Engineering team furthers and encourages continuous technical innovation to showcase successes as well as facilitate continuous career development. 

 

THE PERSON: 

You have a passion for modern, complex processor architecture, digital design, and verification in general. You are a team player who has excellent communication skills and experience collaborating with other engineers located in different sites/time zones. You have strong analytical and problem-solving skills and are willing to learn and ready to take on problems. 

 

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: 

  • Develop/Maintain tests for functional verification and performance verification at the core and SOC level 
  • Build testbench components to support the next generation IP 
  • Maintain or improve current test libraries to support IP level testing 
  • Responsible for closing verification quality metrics like pass rates, code coverage and functional coverage 
  • Provide technical support to other teams 

 

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE: 

  • Good understanding of SOC architecture, computer architecture, especially CPU/DSP processors.
  • Strong coding skills in Verilog/System Verilog, UVM, C/C++, Scripting languages such as Perl/Python.
  • Strong analytical problem solving skills, attention to detail 
  • Good understanding in design flow, verification methodology and general computational logic design/verification concepts
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Excellent interpersonal skills, self-motivated
  • Prior experience to industry standard protocols such as AXI, AHB, PCIE, DDR etc. will be an advantage

 

ACADEMIC CREDENTIALS: 

  • Bachelors or Masters degree in computer engineering/Electrical Engineering 

 

LOCATION: San Jose, CA 

 

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This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship.




Benefits offered are described: AMD benefits at a glance.

 

AMD does not accept unsolicited resumes from headhunters, recruitment agencies, or fee-based recruitment services. AMD and its subsidiaries are equal opportunity, inclusive employers and will consider all applicants without regard to age, ancestry, color, marital status, medical condition, mental or physical disability, national origin, race, religion, political and/or third-party affiliation, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We encourage applications from all qualified candidates and will accommodate applicants’ needs under the respective laws throughout all stages of the recruitment and selection process.

 

AMD may use Artificial Intelligence to help screen, assess or select applicants for this position. AMD’s “Responsible AI Policy” is available here.

 

This posting is for an existing vacancy.



THE ROLE: 

We are looking for an adaptive, self-motivated design verification engineer to join our growing team. As a key contributor, you will be part of a SOC team to drive and improve AMD's abilities to deliver the highest quality, industry-leading technologies to market. The Verification Engineering team furthers and encourages continuous technical innovation to showcase successes as well as facilitate continuous career development. 

 

THE PERSON: 

You have a passion for modern, complex processor architecture, digital design, and verification in general. You are a team player who has excellent communication skills and experience collaborating with other engineers located in different sites/time zones. You have strong analytical and problem-solving skills and are willing to learn and ready to take on problems. 

 

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: 

  • Develop/Maintain tests for functional verification and performance verification at the core and SOC level 
  • Build testbench components to support the next generation IP 
  • Maintain or improve current test libraries to support IP level testing 
  • Responsible for closing verification quality metrics like pass rates, code coverage and functional coverage 
  • Provide technical support to other teams 

 

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE: 

  • Good understanding of SOC architecture, computer architecture, especially CPU/DSP processors.
  • Strong coding skills in Verilog/System Verilog, UVM, C/C++, Scripting languages such as Perl/Python.
  • Strong analytical problem solving skills, attention to detail 
  • Good understanding in design flow, verification methodology and general computational logic design/verification concepts
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Excellent interpersonal skills, self-motivated
  • Prior experience to industry standard protocols such as AXI, AHB, PCIE, DDR etc. will be an advantage

 

ACADEMIC CREDENTIALS: 

  • Bachelors or Masters degree in computer engineering/Electrical Engineering 

 

LOCATION: San Jose, CA 

 

#LI-RL1

#LI-HYBRID

 

This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship.



Benefits offered are described:  AMD benefits at a glance.

 

AMD does not accept unsolicited resumes from headhunters, recruitment agencies, or fee-based recruitment services. AMD and its subsidiaries are equal opportunity, inclusive employers and will consider all applicants without regard to age, ancestry, color, marital status, medical condition, mental or physical disability, national origin, race, religion, political and/or third-party affiliation, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.   We encourage applications from all qualified candidates and will accommodate applicants’ needs under the respective laws throughout all stages of the recruitment and selection process.

 

AMD may use Artificial Intelligence to help screen, assess or select applicants for this position.  AMD’s “Responsible AI Policy” is available here.

 

This posting is for an existing vacancy.



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Frequently asked questions

What is the salary for SoC Design Verification Engineer at AMD?

The estimated salary range for SoC Design Verification Engineer at AMD is $124,000 - $177,000 USD per year.

What skills are required for SoC Design Verification Engineer at AMD?

The required skills for SoC Design Verification Engineer at AMD include: Verilog, SystemVerilog, C++, Python, Perl, PCIe.

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SoC Design Verification Engineer at AMD is a Mid Level level position.

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