MTS Silicon Design Engineer

Advanced Micro Devices; Markham; Hybrid; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology company in York Region, Canada is hiring for a hands-on RTL design engineer, focusing on micro-processor subsystem integration within a highly integrated SoC environment. Candidates should have strong RTL design experience, familiarity with C/C++, and be open to using AI-assisted tools. This role involves significant collaboration across teams and contributes to advancing innovative computing technologies. The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor's or Master's in computer engineering or electrical engineering and is eager to work in a dynamic team environment.

Qualifications

• Strong hands-on RTL design experience is essential for processor-based IP.
• Familiarity with firmware development and debugging in C/C++ is important.
• Experience with UVM-based verification environments is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Own RTL design and implementation for the micro-processor subsystem.
• Deliver high-performance, low-power designs meeting timing targets.
• Support subsystem integration, bring-up, and debug in simulation.

Skills

RTL design experience

C/C++ programming

Verilog or SystemVerilog

Debugging skills

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in computer engineering / Electrical Engineering

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 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.

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THE ROLE:

This is a hands‑on RTL design role focused on the development and integration of a micro‑processor subsystem within a highly integrated SoC environment. The primary responsibility is RTL micro‑architecture, implementation, and subsystem integration.
The role also includes limited firmware involvement to support hardware bring‑up and debug, and participation in AI‑assisted engineering initiatives to improve design and debug productivity.

THE PERSON:

You are an RTL‑focused engineer who enjoys building complex digital systems and taking designs from specification to signoff. You understand how firmware interacts with hardware and are comfortable working with C/C++ and basic assembly when needed for bring‑up or debug. You collaborate well across teams and are open to using AI‑assisted tools in your daily workflow. Experience with processor‑based systems is important; familiarity with RISC‑V is a plus but not required.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Own RTL design and implementation for the micro‑processor subsystem and selected system IP
• Implement clean, synthesizable RTL from architectural specifications
• Drive front‑end flows including synthesis, LINT, CDC, and quality checks
• Deliver high‑performance, low‑power designs meeting timing and area targets
• Support subsystem integration, bring‑up, and debug in simulation and silicon
• Assist with firmware bring‑up and HW/FW interface debug using C/C++ and assembly
• Work with verification teams on debug and issue resolution
• Participate in evaluating and adopting AI‑assisted tools for design and debug

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE:

• Strong hands‑on RTL design experience for processor‑based or system‑level IP
• Proficiency in Verilog or SystemVerilog
• Experience with ASIC front‑end flows and RTL debug
• Familiarity with firmware development in C/C++ and assembly
• Experience with UVM‑based verification environments
• Exposure to AI/ML tools in engineering workflows is a plus

ACADEMIC CREDENTIALS:

• Bachelors or Masters degree in computer engineering / Electrical Engineering

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