Sr. Director Silicon Design Engineering

AMD; Markham; On-site; CAD 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Job summary

AMD is seeking a Sr. Director of Analog Design to lead a multi-site organization delivering advanced mixed-signal IP for future SOCs.

You will define, architect, and drive execution across cross-functional teams, coordinating with Layout, Firmware, Verification, and Characterization to ensure high-quality, on-time delivery. Ideal candidates have a proven track record in managing large analog design teams, successful tape-outs in high-speed analog IP, and deep knowledge of flows, modeling, and

Qualifications

• Experience leading large analog design teams.
• Track record of tape-outs in high-speed analog design and IP production.
• Knowledge of analog/mixed-signal flows, verification, and modeling.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage an organization of analog design teams across North America and India.
• Oversee analog/mixed-signal project planning, scheduling, risk management and execution.
• Provide technical direction and drive architecture, microarchitecture, and design implementation of mixed-signal IPs.
• Support post-silicon activities including bring-up and characterization.

Skills

Analog design leadership

Tape-out experience

High-speed analog design

Cross-functional collaboration

Strong communication

Team-first mentality

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

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The Role

AMD is looking for a Sr. Director of Analog Design to join our mixed-signal IP design organization.

The Person

The candidate will be responsible for defining, specifying, architecting, executing, and productizing leading-edge mixed signal IP for future SOCs.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage an organization comprised of several analog design teams, mainly located in North America and India
• Main tasks include, among others: overall Analog/Mixed-Signal project planning and execution, schedule risk and priority management, providing technical direction, fostering innovation, improving execution efficiency, reporting to upper-level management, performance reviews, coaching and talent development, recruiting, and hiring
• Work closely with various disciplines (Layout, Logical Design, Physical Design, Firmware, Design Verification, Post-Silicon Validation and Characterization) across different geographies and time zones, to ensure successful cross-team engagement and high-quality execution
• Ensure quality of deliverables within schedule and mitigate overall risk
• Drive the definition of development flows that improve efficiency and quality of execution
• Participate in definition of architecture, microarchitecture and in design implementation of various state-of-the-art, mixed-signal IPs
• Engage in and provide support for post-silicon activities such as Bring-Up, Platform Validation, Characterization, Parameters Optimization and final Productization

Preferred Experience

• A proven track record of managing/leading large analog design teams
• A proven record of successful tape-outs in the area of high-speed analog design and bringing IPs to production successfully
• Excellent knowledge of industry-standard tools and best-in-class practices for analog/mixed-signal and high-speed designs
• Advanced knowledge in deep submicron semiconductor technologies including FinFets
• Good knowledge of flows and practices in Modeling, RTL, Design Verification and Firmware
• Analytical thinking and inventive spirit in combination with a solid understanding of risks and risk mitigation
• Strong/effective communication and execution skills
• Enthusiastic team-first mentality

Academic Credentials

• Bachelors + ~15 years of relevant experience

Location

Markham, Ontario

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This posting is for an existing vacancy.