THE ROLE:

The focus of this role is to plan, build, and execute DFT verification for AMD's next generation Zen-architecture based CPU cores

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/timezones. You have strong analytical and problem-solving skills and are willing to learn and ready to take on problems.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Develop and execute pre-silicon verification testplans for DFT features of the next generation Zen-architecture based CPU Cores
Develop directed and random verification tests to fully validate DFT functionality
Verify DFT design blocks and subsystems (such as JTAG/1500/1687, MBIST, Fuse, Clocks, Resets, etc.) using complex SV or C++ verification environments. Construct System Verilog and/or C/C++ models and test sequence libraries for simulation.
Debug regression test failures to expose specification and implementation issues. Identify and address areas of concern to meet design quality objectives.
Collaborate with architects and hardware engineers, to understand the new features to be verified
Estimate the time required to write the new feature tests and any required changes to the test environment
Debug test failures to determine the root cause; work with RTL engineers to resolve design defects and correct any test issues
Review functional and code coverage metrics – modify or add tests or constrain random tests to meet the coverage requirements
Post silicon ATE and System level debug support of the test patterns delivered

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE:

Proficient in IP/SoC level ASIC verification
Proficient in debugging RTL code using simulation tools
Proficient in using UVM testbenches and working in Linux and Windows environments
Experienced with Verilog, System Verilog, C, and C++
Strong background in the C++ language, preferably on Linux with exposure to Windows platform
Good understanding and hands-on experience in the UVM concepts and SystemVerilog language
Developing UVM based verification frameworks and testbenches, processes and flows
CPU architecture knowledge is desirable
Automating workflows in a distributed compute environment.
Scripting language experience: Perl, Ruby, Makefile, shell preferred.
DFT knowledge on Memory BIST, Logic BIST, Scan, ATPG is highly desirable
Exposure to leadership or mentorship is an asset

DFT Verification - MTS/SMTS Silicon Design Engineer