Senior FPGA ASIC Design Engineer

Advanced Micro Devices; Penicuik; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A global semiconductor company in Penicuik seeks a Senior Engineer specializing in FPGA and ASIC development. The candidate will lead technical discussions, mentor junior engineers, and drive the design and validation of advanced products. A strong background in digital processing architectures and a BSc or Masters in Electrical or Computer Engineering are required. This role offers leadership opportunities and fosters collaboration in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in FPGA and ASIC tool flows.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Proven ability to mentor junior engineers.

Responsibilities

• Lead technical discussions with cross-functional teams.
• Mentor and guide junior engineers on best practices.
• Develop documentation detailing system components.
• Design and implement RTL for features and modules.
• Estimate timelines for development and testing.

Skills

FPGA development

ASIC design

Digital processing architectures

Software development

Analytical problem-solving

Education

BSc or Masters in Electrical or Computer 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.

Together, we advance your career.

THE ROLE

This is an outstanding opportunity for experienced engineers with a passion for FPGA and ASIC development to work with world‑class infrastructure on advanced projects. As a senior member of the team, you will play a key role in the design, integration, and system‑level validation of IPs and subsystems for both FPGA and ASIC platforms, supporting a range of markets from wireless telecommunications to aerospace and defense. You will also mentor and guide junior engineers, fostering technical growth and best practices within the team. This position offers the chance to influence leading‑edge technologies and applications that are critical to AMD and our customers’ success, with clear opportunities for career progression, including future team management roles.

THE PERSON

You are a collaborative team player with excellent communication skills, able to work effectively with colleagues across different sites and time zones. Your strong analytical and problem‑solving abilities, combined with a commitment to continuous learning, enable you to tackle complex challenges and elevate the capabilities of those around you.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead technical discussions and collaborate with architects, hardware engineers, and software engineers to define and implement new features
• Mentor and support junior engineers, providing guidance on best practices, design reviews, and professional development
• Develop comprehensive documentation, detailing interactions with other hardware and software components
• Estimate development timelines for new features and required test environment modifications, and help junior engineers with project planning
• Design and implement RTL for new features, modules, or systems, ensuring high quality and performance
• Write software and scripts to control, exercise and test modules or systems
• Debug test failures, identify root causes, and work with the verification team to resolve design defects and ensure robust solutions
• Champion continuous improvement in design and validation processes within the team
• Take on increasing leadership responsibilities, with opportunities to progress into team management roles

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE

Experience in modern, complex digital processing architectures, digital design, and FPGA/ASIC tool flows with a deep understanding of system‑level design and strong software development and integration skills. You have a proven track record of technical leadership, mentoring junior engineers, and driving projects to successful completion.

EDUCATION

BSc or Masters in Electrical or Computer engineering or related field.

Benefits offered are described

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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.