Staff Silicon Design Engineer

Advanced Micro Devices, Inc.; Penicuik; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. (AMD) is seeking a senior engineer in Edinburgh to lead FPGA and ASIC development efforts, shaping high‑impact IPs and subsystems. You will guide design, integration, and validation across FPGA and ASIC platforms, collaborating with multiple teams worldwide.

You will mentor junior engineers, drive best practices, and influence development workflows while delivering robust, scalable solutions on cutting‑edge hardware.

Qualifications

• Experience with FPGA/ASIC design flows and validation.
• Strong background in digital processing architectures.
• Solid software development and integration skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead technical discussions with system architects, hardware and software engineers.
• Mentor junior engineers through design reviews and guidance.
• Design and implement RTL for features, modules and systems.
• Develop scripts to configure, control and test hardware.
• Create clear documentation describing designs and interfaces.
• Debug system-level issues and work with verification teams.
• Estimate schedules and test-environment needs, supporting junior engineers.
• Drive continuous improvement in design, validation, and workflows.

Skills

FPGA/ASIC design

Digital processing architectures

Software development

Job description

ADVANCE YOUR CAREER. ADVANCE THE WORLD.

At AMD, we believetechnology has the power to solve the world’s most important challenges. From advancing healthcare and scientific discovery to powering AI and the technologies people rely on every day, innovation at AMDis shapingthefuture.

Whetheryou’redesigning next-gen processors, enabling AI breakthroughs, orbringing leading edge products to market, every role at AMD contributes to something bigger— technologythat moves the world forward.Join us and, together, we’ll advance your career.

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.

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

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.

LOCATION:

• Edinburgh, United Kingdom

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This posting is for an existing vacancy.