Memory and Data Connectivity Silicon IP System Design Engineer

AMD; Markham; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative company is seeking a lead systems engineer to play a pivotal role in post-silicon development. This position requires a strong technical background in computer architecture and microarchitecture, along with excellent problem-solving and communication skills. You will engage in system validation processes, lead cross-functional collaborations, and drive testing methodologies. Join a team that values diversity and teamwork, where your contributions will help shape cutting-edge technology solutions in the data center and AI sectors. This is an exciting opportunity to make a significant impact in a dynamic and inclusive environment.

Qualifications

• Experience with IP/system level bring-up and validation.
• Knowledge of system fabric protocols like PCIe and CXL.

Responsibilities

• Participate in system design validation from pre-silicon to post-silicon.
• Lead technical presentations and collaborate with design teams.

Skills

Computer Architecture

Microarchitecture

Problem-Solving

Communication Skills

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor's in Computer Engineering

Master's in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Python

C/C++

FPGA

BIOS

OS

Job description

Memory and Data Connectivity Silicon IP System Design Engineer

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WHAT YOU DO AT AMD CHANGES EVERYTHING

We care deeply about transforming lives with AMD technology to enrich our industry, our communities, and the world. Our mission is to build great products that accelerate next-generation computing experiences - the building blocks for the data center, artificial intelligence, PCs, gaming and embedded. Underpinning our mission is the AMD culture. We push the limits of innovation to solve the world’s most important challenges. We strive for execution excellence while being direct, humble, collaborative, and inclusive of diverse perspectives.

Role Overview

AMD is seeking a lead systems engineer with strong technical expertise to contribute to all aspects of post-silicon development, including validation, silicon bring-up, and debug of processor and graphics-based systems. This role involves working closely with internal teams to meet product milestones and requires a broad knowledge of system design lifecycle, especially in validation documentation and execution.

The core focus areas include system interconnect fabric, caches, and shared memory blocks of complex SoCs, requiring a solid hardware architecture background.

The Person

You are a motivated leader with a strong engineering background, problem-solving skills, excellent communication, and the ability to prioritize and adapt. Teamwork, leadership, and cross-geography collaboration are essential.

Key Responsibilities

1. Participate in system design validation from pre-silicon to post-silicon phases.
2. Lead technical presentations and collaborate with design, software, and tools teams.
3. Drive testing, debugging methodologies, and issue resolution during various development phases.
4. Support team culture fostering knowledge sharing and excellence.
5. Define and implement validation strategies and test plans.
6. Coordinate with design, diagnostics, driver, and project teams.
7. Lead discussions on root cause analysis and technical innovations for validation capabilities.

Preferred Qualifications

• Strong background in computer architecture and microarchitecture.
• Experience with IP/system level bring-up and validation.
• Knowledge of system fabric protocols (e.g., PCIe, CXL, UCIe) and memory coherency systems.
• Hardware debugging, memory optimization, and virtualization experience.
• Familiarity with FPGA/emulation platforms, BIOS, OS, and driver interactions.
• Understanding of boot flows and lab equipment.

Additional Experience

• Experience in pre/post-silicon validation, scripting skills (Python, C/C++), and SOC debug techniques.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Ability to handle multiple issues independently and organize effectively.

Educational Requirements

• Bachelor’s or Master’s in Computer or Electrical Engineering or related field.

Benefits details are available, and AMD is committed to an inclusive hiring process, considering all qualified candidates without discrimination.