RTL Design Engineer (FPGA)

Advanced Micro Devices; Penang; On-site; MYR 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading semiconductor company in Penang, Malaysia is seeking an FPGA Platform Engineer to design and bring up FPGA platforms for AMD SoCs. The ideal candidate will work with cross functional teams, engage in RTL design, and have strong skills in Verilog/System Verilog, along with excellent problem-solving and communication abilities. The company boasts an innovative culture and offers various opportunities for career advancement.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in RTL design for FPGA or ASIC.
• Experience with scripting languages like Python, Perl, TCL, or Bash.
• Strong communication skills and problem-solving abilities.
• Self-starter able to drive tasks to completion.

Responsibilities

• Design FPGA platforms for AMD SoC.
• Collaborate on system requirements with cross-functional teams.
• Test and debug FPGA platforms.
• Provide technical support to customers.

Skills

Verilog

System Verilog

RTL Design experience

FPGA Debug

Python

Communication skills

Problem solving skills

Education

Bachelors or Masters degree in electrical or computer engineering

Tools

Simulation tools

FPGA development tools

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

As an FPGA Platform Engineer, you will be responsible for designing and bringing up FPGA platforms for AMD SoC. You will collaborate closely with cross functional teams to define system requirements and design FPGA platforms. Your responsibilities will include:

• Collaborating with cross functional teams to bring up FPGA platforms
• Testing and debugging FPGA platforms
• Providing technical support to customers

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Collaborate with cross functional groups for technical requirements and resolve technical challenges for FPGA solutions
• Design, implement, verify in simulation environment, and FPGA bring up for RTL Designs
• Debug FPGA Platform with AMD SoC and validate RTL Design in Hardware
• Gather technical requirements during product definition and ensure implementation in platforms and documentation

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE

• Intermediate with Verilog and/or System Verilog
• 2+ years of RTL Design experience for FPGA or ASIC
• Experience with FPGA Debug in Simulation and/or HW Bring up
• Experience with one of the scripting languages (Python, Perl, TCL, Bash, etc.)
• Strong Communication and problem solving skills
• Must be a self‑starter, and able to independently drive tasks to completion

ACADEMIC CREDENTIALS

• Bachelors or Masters degree in electrical or computer engineering.

LOCATION

Penang, Malaysia

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.