Senior Pre-silicon Validation Engineer - Emulation

AMD · Bengaluru

  • Experience7+ yrs
  • SalaryNot disclosed
  • Work modeunknown
  • Levelsenior
  • Posted15 Sept 2026

About AMD

AMD is hiring in Bengaluru in semiconductors electronics. This role looks for around 7+ years of experience.

The role

Senior/Lead Systems Design Engineer (pre-silicon validation) role at AMD building semiconductor SoC verification and validation capabilities in Bengaluru. You will drive automated, scalable solutions for emulation/verification, develop C/C++/UEFI test content, debug failures across bring-up, validation, and production phases, and track test execution with cross-functional teams. Required skills include FPGA and emulation platforms (Veloce, Palladium, ZEBU, HAPs, Protium), debugging with waveform viewers/log files/microcode trace dumps, low power design verification and power management fundamentals, UEFI, Windows Operating Systems, x86 and/or ARM SoC architecture, memory subsystem and high-speed I/O (PCIe, USB, NPU, SoC/IP-level power management), plus protocols such as SPI, DDR, SATA, USB, AXI, PCI, PCIe, and MIPI. Location is Bengaluru, Karnataka, India; work mode is not specified.

Full job description

WHAT YOU DO AT AMD CHANGES EVERYTHING

At AMD, our mission is to build great products that accelerate next-generation computing experiences—from AI and data centers, to PCs, gaming and embedded systems. Grounded in a culture of innovation and collaboration, we believe real progress comes from bold ideas, human ingenuity and a shared passion to create something extraordinary. When you join AMD, you’ll discover the real differentiator is our culture. We push the limits of innovation to solve the world’s most important challenges—striving for execution excellence, while being direct, humble, collaborative, and inclusive of diverse perspectives. Join us as we shape the future of AI and beyond. Together, we advance your career.

MTS SYSTEMS DESIGN ENGINEER

THE ROLE:

We are looking for a dynamic, energetic Lead / Senior Systems Design Engineer to join our growing team. As a key contributor to the success of AMD’s product, you will be part of a leading team to drive and improve AMD’s abilities to deliver the highest quality, industry leading technologies to market. The Systems Design Engineering team fosters and encourages continuous technical innovation to showcase successes as well as facilitate continuous career development.

THE PERSON:

As a Systems Design Engineer, you will drive balanced, scalable, and automated solutions. In this high visibility position, your software systems engineering expertise will be necessary towards product development, definition, and root cause resolution.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Driving technical innovation to improve AMD’s capabilities across validation, including tool and script development, technical and procedural methodology enhancement, and various internal and cross-functional technical initiatives Debugging issues found during the process, bring-up, validation, and production phases of SOC programs  Working with multiple teams, and tracking test execution to make sure all features are validated and optimized on time Working closely with supporting technical teams Engaging in other software/hardware modeling frameworks Leading collaborative approach with multiple teams

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE:

Significant 7+ years of relevant experience in complex SoC verification & ValidationPrior hands-on experience with FPGA and/or emulation platforms (Veloce, Palladium, ZEBU, HAPs, Protium)Developing C/C++/Uefi based test content.Validating hardware features for at least 3 or more projects in a pre-silicon environmentDebugging failures using waveform viewers, log files and microcode trace dumpsKnowledge of low power design emulation/verification and power management fundamentalsKnowledge of UEFI, Windows Operating SystemsKnowledge of x86 and/or ARM SoC ArchitectureKnowledge of Memory subsystem, high speed IO peripherals like PCIe, USB, NPU, SoC & IP level Power Management flow, Security protocols.Knowledge of one or more protocols; SPI, DDR, SATA, USB, AXI, PCI, PCIe, MIPI.Good to have Post Silicon Validation Experience on CPU/Power Management/HSIO -PCIe/USB using Embedded C and BIOSExtensive knowledge of system architecture, technical debug, and validation strategy Strong analytical/problem-solving skills and pronounced attention to details Must be a self-starter, and able to independently drive tasks to completion

ACADEMIC CREDENTIALS:

Bachelors or Masters degree in electrical or computer engineering

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.

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This posting is for an existing vacancy.