Senior Analog/Mixed‑Signal IC Design Engineer

AMD; Dublin; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

AMD Ireland is seeking a Staff Silicon Design Engineer to design high‑performance RF analog‑to‑digital and digital‑to‑analog converters for FPGA devices. The role emphasizes collaboration across sites/timezones, strong problem‑solving, and ongoing design reviews throughout the cycle.

You will contribute to architectures, simulations, and layout implementation, with emphasis on reliability and EMIR validation, while thriving in a collaborative, inclusive environment and hybrid work model.

Qualifications

• At least 5 years of experience in high‑speed data converters or GHz circuits.
• Experience designing high‑performance DACs (e.g., current steering DAC).
• Experience with analog circuit blocks such as amplifiers, oscillators, references and comparators.

Responsibilities

• Develop circuit architectures to meet specifications.
• Develop simulation test benches and verify designs.
• Collaborate with Layout Engineers to implement designs in layout.
• EMIR and Reliability validation of circuits.
• Participate in design reviews across the design cycle.
• Validate designs on silicon return from fab.

Skills

RF design

Mixed‑signal design

Data converters

Schematic/Layout collaboration

Circuit simulation

Education

Bachelors or Masters in Electronic Engineering

Tools

Verification tools

Simulation benches

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.

STAFF SILICON DESIGN ENGINEER

THE ROLE:

The focus of this role is to design high performance Radio Frequency (RF) Analog-to-Digital and Digital-to-Analog Converters (ADCs and DACs) which are integrated into FPGA Devices.

THE PERSON:

You have a passion for RF and Mixed-Signal Design. You are a team player who has excellent communication skills and experience collaborating with other engineers located in different sites/timezones. You have strong analytical and problem-solving skills and are willing to learn and ready to take on problems.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Develop circuit architectures to meet requirement specifications
• Simulation test bench development and simulation verification of the developed circuit architectures (schematic and layout)
• Collaborate closely with Layout Engineers to implement your design in layout
• EMIR and Reliability validation of design circuits
• Partaking in on-going design reviews over the course of the design cycle
• Validation of your design on return of Silicon from Fab.

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE:

• At least 5 Years Experience in design of high performance data converters and / or high speed (GHz) circuits
• Experience in designing High Performance Digital-to-Analog Converters (eg: Current Steering DAC)
• Experience in designing a range of analog circuits such as amplifiers, oscillators, reference circuits and comparators
• Excellent understanding of process technology and the influence on circuit behavior
• Excellent understanding of circuit simulators and simulation techniques
• Ability to create innovate circuits and identify novel circuit techniques
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Ability to work well as part of a team

ACADEMIC CREDENTIALS:

• Bachelors or Masters degree in Electronic Engineering
• #LI-ME
• #LI-HYBRID (0-3 days working from home)
• #LI-ONSITE

Benefits offered are described: AMD benefits at a glance.

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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This posting is for an existing vacancy.