SOC Design Verification Engineer

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THE ROLE:

AMD’s Radeon Technologies Group (RTG) System-on-Chip (SoC) team in Markham leads frontend verification and integration for next-generation Instinct compute and machine learning products. Our team supports the full frontend development cycle of advanced ASIC designs, working on a fast-paced roadmap in collaboration with SoC and IP teams across the US, India, and China, as well as third-party tool vendors. THE PERSON:
You will join the SoC Design Verification team, responsible for ensuring that complex hardware systems function correctly before fabrication. You will use languages such as C++, System Verilog, and UVM to verify core features including clocking, boot-up, and data paths.

This role offers deep exposure to SoC architecture, data flows, test development, and verification methodology optimization. We value a collaborative, performance-driven team culture.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Collaborate with global SoC, Architecture, and IP teams (GFX, memory controller, multimedia engines, IOs, PCIe) to develop and execute functional and performance verification plans Build testbench components to support next-generation SoCs Develop SoC subsystem test cases (e.g., GFX, memory controller, multimedia engines, IOs, PCIe) Create and maintain scripts (Perl/Python) to manage compute resources Support and enhance regression flows with Perl, Python, MySQL, and PHP Debug simulation models and test cases Evaluate and integrate tools and flows to improve simulation performance and reporting Perform simulation debugging and Verilog/System Verilog development

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE:

Strong programming skills in C/C++, Python, Perl, and hardware description languages such as Verilog Solid understanding of digital systems and computer organization Proficient in debugging both software and hardware-related issues Excellent verbal and written communication skills Highly organized with the ability to multitask effectively in a fast-paced environment ACADEMIC CREDENTIALS:
Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field

LOCATION:

Markham, ON #LI-IA1 #LI-Hybrid 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.

THE ROLE:

AMD’s Radeon Technologies Group (RTG) System-on-Chip (SoC) team in Markham leads frontend verification and integration for next-generation Instinct compute and machine learning products. Our team supports the full frontend development cycle of advanced ASIC designs, working on a fast-paced roadmap in collaboration with SoC and IP teams across the US, India, and China, as well as third-party tool vendors. THE PERSON:
You will join the SoC Design Verification team, responsible for ensuring that complex hardware systems function…