Lead Design Engineer (FPGA & ASIC)

AMD; City of Edinburgh; Hybrid; GBP 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

AMD in Edinburgh is seeking a senior engineer for FPGA and ASIC development. You will lead RTL design and system-level validation across FPGA and ASIC platforms, guiding projects from concept to delivery within a hybrid Edinburgh-based team.

The ideal candidate mentors engineers, communicates complex ideas clearly, and thrives on collaboration across global teams, contributing to innovations spanning wireless, aerospace, and computing industries.

Qualifications

• Strong experience with modern digital processing architectures.
• Deep understanding of FPGA and ASIC design flows, tools, and system-level design.
• Solid software development and integration skills.
• Proven track record of technical leadership and mentoring engineers.

Responsibilities

• Lead technical discussions with system architects, hardware and software engineers to define and deliver new features.
• Mentor junior engineers through design reviews and best-practice guidance.
• Design and implement high-quality RTL for new features and systems.
• Develop software/scripts to configure, control, and test hardware modules.
• Create clear documentation describing designs and interactions with hardware/software.
• Debug complex system-level issues and coordinate with verification teams for robust solutions.
• Estimate development schedules and test-environment needs, supporting project planning.
• Champion continuous improvement in design, validation, and development workflows.

Skills

FPGA design

ASIC design

RTL

System-level verification

Mentoring

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. Together, we advance your career.

THE ROLE:

Join a team at the forefront of computing innovation. This is an exceptional opportunity for a senior‑level engineer passionate about FPGA and ASIC development to work on advanced, high‑impact projects using world‑class infrastructure. As a senior member of the team, you will play a pivotal role in the design, integration, and system‑level validation of cutting‑edge IPs and subsystems across both FPGA and ASIC platforms. Your work will support diverse and exciting markets ranging from wireless communications to aerospace and defense-technologies that are critical to AMD's future and to customers worldwide. Beyond hands‑on technical leadership, you'll help shape the team's technical direction, mentor junior engineers, and influence best practices across projects. This role offers strong visibility, real ownership, and clear opportunities for career growth-including progression into technical leadership or people management roles.

THE PERSON:

You are a collaborative, naturally curious engineer who thrives in a team environment. You communicate complex ideas clearly, enjoy solving challenging problems, and are motivated by continuous learning. You're comfortable collaborating across global teams and take pride in helping others grow technically and professionally.

KEY RESPONSILITIES:

• Lead technical discussions and collaborate with system architects, hardware, and software engineers to define and deliver new features
• Act as a technical mentor to junior engineers through design reviews, best‑practice guidance, and day‑to‑day support
• Design and implement high‑quality, high‑performance RTL for new features, modules, and systems
• Develop software and scripts to configure, control, and test hardware modules and systems
• Create clear, detailed documentation describing designs and interactions with hardware and software components
• Debug complex system‑level issues, identify root causes, and partner with verification teams to deliver robust solutions
• Estimate development schedules and test‑environment needs, and support junior engineers with project planning
• Champion continuous improvement in design, validation, and development workflows
• Take on increasing leadership responsibilities, with a clear path toward senior technical or team management roles

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE:

• Strong experience with modern, complex digital processing architectures
• Deep understanding of FPGA and ASIC design flows, tools, and system‑level design
• Solid software development and integration skills
• A proven track record of technical leadership, mentoring engineers, and driving projects from concept to delivery

LOCATION:

Edinburgh, United Kingdom (Hybrid)

Benefits offered are described: AMD benefits at a glance .

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This posting is for an existing vacancy.