Sr. RTL Design Engineer

AMD; Markham; On-site; CAD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

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Job summary

AMD is seeking an ASIC Design Engineer in Canada to contribute to PCIe IP development across server, client, and GPU products. You will work with IP and system architects on micro-architectural features and apply low‑power design techniques while preserving performance.

Successful candidates will have strong RTL experience, Verilog HDL, and familiarity with post‑silicon validation and design verification processes. This role emphasizes collaboration and innovation within a world‑class team.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer or Electrical Engineering.
• Strong knowledge of Verilog HDL and RTL design.
• Experience with PCIe-based IP and silicon bring-up.
• Familiarity with low-power design techniques and timing closure.

Responsibilities

• Design IP RTL for AMD PCIe IP across server, client, GPU, and semi-custom.
• Collaborate with IP and system architects on micro-architecture.
• Apply low-power techniques while maintaining performance.
• Support verification and debug throughout project stages.
• Assist in post-silicon validation.

Skills

RTL design

Verilog HDL

PCIe IP

low power design

timing analysis

post-silicon validation

AI-assisted RTL design

multi-clock-domain design

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Computer Engineering / Electrical Engineering

Tools

lint tools

CDC tools

RTL simulation tools

silicon bring-up

Job description

Overview

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.

The Role

ASIC Design Engineer with hands‑on experience across all aspects of IP RTL design, including architecture development, RTL implementation, verification support, and silicon bring‑up. Proven expertise in leveraging and deploying AI‑generated RTL solutions in production silicon, driving improved design productivity, quality, and time‑to‑market while ensuring robust functionality and performance.

The Person

• Exhibits relentless commitment to help the team meet quality and development goals on schedule


• Drives to learn and perform at his or her highest potential in a technical capacity


• Thrives in both a team environment and in individual contribution


• Communicates openly and clearly in meetings, presentations, emails, and reports


• Able to learn independently and acquire new skills required for the job


• Creative and innovator and thinker who loves technical problems and detail‑oriented tasks

Key Responsibilities

• IP RTL design for AMDs PCI Express (PCIe) IP used for all next generation server, clients, GPU and Semi‑custom products.


• Work closely with IP and system architects to micro‑architect cutting edge features.


• Apply low power design techniques to existing logic and maintain overall system performance.


• Focus on timing, LINT and CDC closure to ensure high quality RTL.


• Support verification and debug of the ASIC throughout various stages of the project.

Preferred Experience

• Strong working experience in RTL coding using Verilog HDL


• Strong experience with integrating AI‑assisted design methodologies into advanced semiconductor development flows from concept through tapeout and post‑silicon validation.


• Experience in design with multiple clock domains


• Experience in using lint and CDC tools


• Experience in developing specification


• Understanding of high‑speed I/O protocols (PCIe, USB, SATA, Ethernet…)

Academic Credentials

• Bachelors or Masters degree in Computer Engineering/ Electrical Engineering

Location

Markham, Vancouver, Ottawa

Benefits

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Equal Opportunity

AMD does not accept unsolicited resumes from headhunters, recruitment agencies, or fee‑based recruitment services. AMD and its subsidiaries are equal opportunity, inclusive employers and will consider all applicants without regard to age, ancestry, color, marital status, medical condition, mental or physical disability, national origin, race, religion, political and/or third‑party affiliation, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We encourage applications from all qualified candidates and will accommodate applicants’ needs under the respective laws throughout all stages of the recruitment and selection process.

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Current Vacancy

This posting is for an existing vacancy.