Hiring: CPU Verification Engineer Company: AMD Location: Fort Collins, CO Job Posted Time: 2026-09-02 18:02:29 Target Skills & Keywords : Assembly, C, C++, HBase, Move, Perl, Python, SOC About the job Required Skills: •As a member of AMD's Cores organization, you will help verify the cache subsystems powering the world's leading processors. Working closely with architecture, RTL design, and physical design teams, you will take ownership of functional verification for L2 and L3 cache designs from block level through full-chip integration, driving programs to tape-out with confidence. •A successful candidate is a individual contributor who remains deeply hands-on. The candidate will have expert C++ skills, a strong understanding of cache architecture and coherence protocols, and a track record of delivering clean verification sign-off on high-performance processor designs. Strong problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and the ability to influence across teams without formal authority are essential. •Key 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. •Mentor peers and elevate team quality through code reviews and technical discussion. •Preferred Experience •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. Compensation: •$178,400 •$267,600 Interested candidates, please apply directly through the job posting on company's career page or try via AI auto apply on this platform. Don't miss this opportunity to join a forward-thinking team!