Memory PHY RTL Design Engineer

Advanced Micro Devices; Markham; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology company is seeking a passionate Design Engineer to join their Memory PHY team in Markham. The successful candidate will engage in RTL and firmware development for high-speed memory interfaces, requiring expertise in Verilog and SystemVerilog. This role offers the opportunity to influence next-generation computing experiences through innovation and collaboration. Candidates should possess strong analytical skills and a degree in Computer or Electrical Engineering, ready to tackle cutting-edge challenges.

Qualifications

• Passion for complex processor architecture and digital design.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Team player with excellent communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Microarchitectural design and RTL implementation of IP features.
• Collaborate with Firmware team to develop firmware sequences.
• Analyze RTL design for power and timing optimization.

Skills

Digital design engineering experience

Knowledge of Verilog

SystemVerilog expertise

Programming in C

Familiar with a scripting language

Experience with UVM testbenches

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Engineering

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Simulation tools

Linux environment

Windows environment

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 that 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.

The Role

The Memory PHY team is looking for a passionate and experienced Design Engineer for RTL and Firmware development of high‑speed LPDDR, DDR IPs. You will be part of the definition, design and development phase of industry‑leading Memory PHYs and interface IP. This opportunity includes creating new IO designs and working on multiple designs while enhancing methodologies in parallel.

The Person

You have a passion for modern, complex processor architecture, digital design and verification in general. You are a team player with excellent communication skills. You possess strong analytical and problem‑solving skills and are willing to learn and ready to take on challenges.

Key Responsibilities

• Microarchitectural design and RTL implementation of IP features.
• Synthesis, STA, CDC/RDC, UPF design/simulation, power optimization and gate simulation.
• PHY digital architecture development from pathfinding, coding, verification to physical implementation.
• Collaborate with the Firmware team to develop firmware sequences and algorithms.
• Analyze RTL design for power and timing optimization.
• Collaborate with the Design Verification team to drive timing synthesis and physical implementation.
• Participate in design specification and RTL code reviews.

Preferred Experience

• Digital design engineering experience.
• Excellent knowledge of Verilog, SystemVerilog, C and a scripting language; experience with Python, Perl and TCL is a plus.
• Proficient in debugging firmware and RTL code using simulation tools.
• Experience with UVM testbenches and working in Linux and Windows environments.
• Knowledge of clocking architectures, synchronization and CDC methodology.
• Experience with SERDES, DDR, Memory Controller or MAC design is preferred.
• Strong understanding of computer organization/architecture.
• Mixed signal RTL experience is a plus.
• Exposure to leadership or mentorship is an asset.

Academic Credentials

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Engineering or Electrical Engineering.

Location

Markham, Vancouver

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