principal software engineering Hardware Engineer tech_leadership Bachelor's Hybrid · Posted Jan 16, 2026

About this role

AMD is hiring a principal-level Hardware Engineer in the software engineering function based in Penicuik, United Kingdom (hybrid). The posting calls out experience with Python, C, Embedded Systems. Listed education preference: a bachelor's degree or equivalent.

Role
Hardware Engineer
Function
software engineering
Level
principal
Track
Tech leadership
Location
Penicuik, United Kingdom
Work mode
Hybrid
Education
Bachelor's degree
Department
Engineering
Posted
Jan 16, 2026
AI Summary
Lead verification efforts for complex RTL blocks in AMD's next-generation Data Center networking ASICs. Requires technical leadership in verification teams, UVM-based SystemVerilog expertise, and proven ASIC/FPGA simulation experience with coverage closure.

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Job description

from AMD careers


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.  




Principal Design Verification Engineer

 

THE ROLE: 

AMD is looking for a talented individual to join the Network Technology Solutions Group in the Data Center Solutions Group as Principal Design Verification Engineer in our Edinburgh office. This team develops RTL blocks and subsystems for the AMD Pensando AI NIC product line, allowing GPU clusters to be built to support AI training and inference workloads at scale.

 

 

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: 

As a Principal Design Verification Engineer, you will lead the verification efforts to functionally verify complex RTL blocks destined for the next generation of Data Center networking ASICs.

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