Functional Simulation Engineer

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. Join AMD’s SimNow AI team and lead the evolution of how we build, maintain, and scale large‑scale pre‑silicon simulation software using AI and large language models (LLMs). SimNow is an advanced C++ simulator that supports validation of the software‑visible behavior of next‑generation AMD designs.

In this role, you will set technical direction and build production‑grade AI systems that automate device model generation, enable large‑scale refactoring, and transform how engineers interact with complex simulation infrastructure. You will work at the intersection of deep C++ systems engineering , AI/ML for code generation , and pre‑silicon validation workflows , collaborating closely with simulation engineers, hardware architects, and validation teams across AMD.

You will operate as a technical leader , owning architecture decisions, mentoring other engineers, and driving adoption of AI‑assisted workflows across the organization.

THE PERSON The ideal candidate is a senior technical leader who thrives in complex systems and enjoys tackling ambiguous, high‑impact problems. You are comfortable reasoning about large legacy codebases, designing maintainable architectures, and balancing innovation with production reliability.

You approach problems systematically, communicate clearly in design reviews and written documentation, and value mentorship and knowledge sharing. You are motivated by building tools and platforms that amplify the productivity of other engineers, and you bring a pragmatic, responsible mindset to applying AI in real engineering environments.

Key Responsibilities Technical Leadership

• Architect end‑to‑end AI pipelines for SimNow automation, spanning specification ingestion, planning, multi‑level C++ code generation, validation, and deployment
• Lead design and code reviews, making technical decisions that balance scalability, safety, and long‑term maintainability
• Mentor engineers on modern C++ best practices, large‑scale system design, and AI‑assisted development techniques
• Collaborate with SimNow core teams, hardware architects, and pre‑silicon validation engineers to translate requirements into robust solutions

Hands‑On Engineering

• Design and build LLM‑based agents that generate complex C++ device models, including state machines, register callbacks, serialization, and multi‑layer architectures
• Develop codebase‑intelligence systems (e.g., RAG pipelines leveraging semantic analysis, clang tooling, cscope) to extract patterns from decades of C++ evolution
• Implement closed‑loop build–test–iterate workflows where agents generate code, compile it, run tests, analyze failures, and refine outputs safely
• Extend Python‑based test harnesses and build evaluation frameworks to measure correctness, specification compliance, and productivity impact

AI/ML Systems & Infrastructure

• Design scalable prompt and context‑engineering systems (templates, includes, pattern libraries) for complex multi‑step agentic workflows
• Build telemetry, metrics, and dashboards to understand AI effectiveness, quality, cost, and adoption
• Instrument agent workflows with observability and feedback loops to support continuous improvement
• Drive best practices for AI‑assisted engineering across the pre‑silicon validation organization

Required Experience C++ Software Engineering (Critical)

• 10+ years of professional C++ experience with large, complex codebases
• Expert‑level knowledge of modern C++ (C++11 and later), including templates, STL, RAII, smart pointers, move semantics, and advanced OOP patterns
• Deep understanding of compilation pipelines, linking, symbol resolution, and debugging complex build failures
• Proven experience designing and maintaining modular architectures in multi‑million‑line C++ systems
• Experience modernizing or extending large legacy codebases without breaking existing functionality
• Strong Python skills for test automation, evaluation, and infrastructure tooling

AI/ML for Code Generation

• Production experience building AI‑powered systems, developer tools, or code‑generation pipelines OR a demonstrated strong trajectory with substantial hands‑on LLM/agentic work
• Experience designing multi‑step agentic systems with tool use, state management, and iterative refinement
• Strong prompt and context‑engineering skills, including validation and guardrails
• Experience defining metrics and evaluation strategies for code quality and correctness

Preferred Experience

• Pre‑silicon validation, functional simulation, or emulation workflows
• Reading and interpreting hardware specifications (block diagrams, register maps, signal definitions)
• Verilog/SystemVerilog familiarity or computer architecture background
• Experience with clang/LLVM tooling or static analysis infrastructure
• Track record of technical leadership in large engineering organizations

ACADEMIC CREDENTIALS

• BS, MS, or PhD in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field

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