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Description Invent the future with us. Recognized by Fast Company’s 2023 100 Best Workplaces for Innovators List, Ampere is a semiconductor design company for a new era, leading the future of computing with an innovative approach to CPU design focused on high-performance, energy efficient, sustainable cloud computing. By providing a new level of predictable performance, efficiency, and sustainability Ampere is working with leading cloud suppliers and a growing partner ecosystem to deliver cloud instances, servers and embedded/edge products that can handle the compute demands of today and tomorrow. Join us at Ampere and work alongside a passionate and growing team — we’d love to have you apply. Come invent the future with us. About The Role You will work on the verification of a server-class microprocessor-based CPU/Coherent Mesh interconnect. You'll be involved with all aspects of pre-silicon verification at unit and system level to ensure functional correctness and performance of microprocessors. You'll also partner with other teams to accelerate post-silicon validation and debug of the product. In this role, you will be at the forefront of AI innovation, building AmpereOne Aurora, our groundbreaking AI compute solution. Aurora combines high-performance general-purpose CPUs with integrated AI capabilities, offering a compelling combination of efficiency and market reach. This revolutionary product is poised to deliver superior performance while consuming significantly less power. What You’ll Achieve Define requirements for block level and subsystem level testing infrastructure Create test plans for unit-level and chip-level verification and post-silicon validation Architect, design and implement test benches and other components of design verification environment Create random test generators to find bugs in design Debug failures and drive speedy resolution of bugs Create coverage monitors and drive coverage to required quality targets Define post-silicon validation plans, and engage in post-silicon activities to accelerate product launch Lead verification activities within a team and guide other engineers to achieve project goals About You M.Tech in Electronics Engineering or Computer Engineering with 3+ years of semiconductor experience or B.Tech in Electronics Engineering or Computer Engineering with 5+ years of semiconductor experience Solid understanding of high-performance microprocessor architecture concepts Experience using industry standard HDL languages (Verilog, System Verilog, VHDL) and simulation tools Experience developing verification environments in one or more industry standard languages like SVTB UVM/OVM Programming experience in languages common to the industry (e.g., C, C++, Perl, Python) Experience in automating design, verification, and validation tasks Hands on experience in post-silicon validation Knowledge of ARM or x86 architecture and assembly language programming Previous experience in CPU/core design verification is preferred Previous experience in Network-on-chip (NoC) design verification is preferred Previous experience with Arm AMBA (APB/AHB/AXI/ACE/CHI) protocols is preferred Previous experience with formal verification is preferred What We’ll Offer At Ampere we believe in taking care of our employees and providing a competitive total rewards package that includes base pay, bonus (i.e., variable pay tied to internal company goals), long-term incentive, and comprehensive benefits. Benefits Highlights Include Premium medical, dental, vision insurance, parental benefits including creche reimbursement, as well as a retirement plan, so that you can feel secure in your health, financial future and child care during work. Generous paid time off policy so that you can embrace a healthy work-life balance Fully catered lunch in our office along with a variety of healthy snacks, energizing coffee or tea, and refreshing drinks to keep you fueled and focused throughout the day. And there is much more than compensation and benefits. At Ampere, we foster an inclusive culture that empowers our employees to do more and grow more. We are passionate about inventing industry leading cloud-native designs that contribute to a more sustainable future. We are excited to share more about our career opportunities with you through the interview process. Ampere is an inclusive and equal opportunity employer and welcomes applicants from all backgrounds. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, citizenship, religion, age, veteran and/or military status, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, physical or mental disability, or any other basis protected by federal, state or local law. Show more Show less
