Analog Designer

Advanced Micro Devices, Inc.; Santa Clara (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. seeks an Analog Designer to research, design, and test electronic components for semiconductor manufacturing. You will define designs for high-speed GDDR and clocking IP, simulate signal propagation, and ensure product packages and PCBs meet speed requirements.

Requirements include a Master’s degree in EE/CE or related field, plus experience with Verilog/SystemVerilog, C/C++, Python, and Linux environments. Travel is not required.

Qualifications

• Master's degree or foreign equivalent in Electrical and Computer Engineering, Computer Engineering, Electronic Engineering, or related field.
• Experience with Verilog, SystemVerilog, or VHDL and high-speed interface design is required.

Responsibilities

• Design, model, simulate, and verify high-speed signal propagation and power delivery networks.
• Analyze electronics system requirements to determine feasibility and performance targets.
• Review layouts and extract models for packages, PCBs, and sockets for simulation.

Skills

Verilog/SystemVerilog/VHDL

C/C++/Python

High-speed design (GDDR, DDR, LPDDR, H

PLL/SerDes design

Analog/mixed-signal and high-speed DSP

RTL design

Layout planning

Unix/Linux environments

Education

Master's degree or foreign equivalent in Electrical and Computer Engineering, Computer Engineering, Electronic Engineering, or related field

Job description

ADVANCE YOUR CAREER. ADVANCE THE WORLD.

At AMD, we believe technology can change lives for the better. It can heal us, entertain us, and make us more connected, productive, and understanding of the world around us. And we're looking for talent who feel the same: people who want to leave the planet better than they found it, those who don't shy away from humanity's challenges but are determined to help solve them.

AMD is powering the next generation of supercomputing, high-performance computing, cloud, and AI. Whether you're designing next-gen processors, enabling AI breakthroughs, or creating go-to-market plans, every role at AMD contributes to something bigger - technology that moves the world forward.

Job Role and Responsibility:

AMD, Inc., is hiring Analog Designer to Research, design, develop, and/or test electronic components and systems for semiconductor and related device manufacturing, employing knowledge of electronic theory. Defining, specifying, and implementing designs for the next generation of high-speed GDDR and high-speed clocking (PLLs) IP on advanced technologies for future generations of AMD's products. Designing, modelling, simulating, and characterizing high-speed signal propagation and power delivery networks in AMD products. Using simulations to ensure packaging and PCB's are optimally designed and meet speed requirements. Reviewing layouts to determine any areas that require additional refinement. Extracting models for package, PCB, and Sockets from vendors, collecting standardized models, and running through simulation. Running channel simulations to generate performance numbers; evaluating those numbers against the specified parameters. Evaluating project work to ensure effectiveness, technical adequacy, or compatibility in the resolution of complex electronics engineering problems. Analyzing electronics system requirements, capacity, cost, or customer needs to determine project feasibility. Utilizing knowledge of computers and electronics, including circuit boards, processors, chips, and electronic equipment, as well as knowledge of design techniques, tools, and principles. Applying knowledge of engineering principles, best practices, and technologies to the design, development, and testing of various AMD products. Utilizing knowledge of computers and electronics, including circuit boards, processors, chips, and electronic equipment, as well as knowledge of design techniques, tools, and principles. Applying knowledge of engineering principles, best practices, and technologies to the design, development, and testing of various company proprietary products.

Travel required: NO

Qualifications: Degree required

Master's degree or foreign equivalent in Electrical and Computer Engineering, Computer Engineering, Electronic Engineering, or related field.

Qualifications: Amount and type of experience required:

N/A

Specific skills required: The following skills are required:

Position requires experience in the following:

• Verilog, System Verilog, or VHDL;
• C, C++, or Python;
• High-speed GDDR, DDR, LPDDR, PLL, HBM, or SerDes design;
• Analog- or mixed-signal and high-speed digital design tools ((Spectre/SpectreRF, HSPICE simulator, Cadence design environment, or VCS);
• Unix or Linux environments;
• Creating RTL level designs;
• Logic and circuit design; and
• Creating layout plans.

Experience may be gained through graduate-level coursework, research, or internship experience.

Preferred Skills:

N/A

Benefits offered are described: AMD benefits at a glance.

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.

AMD may use Artificial Intelligence to help screen, assess or select applicants for this position. AMD's "Responsible AI Policy" is available here.