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
