Director, CPU Design Engineering

AMD; Santa Clara (CA); On-site; USD 210,000 - 320,000; Full time

Job summary

AMD in Santa Clara is seeking an experienced engineering leader to drive RTL design for next-generation x86 CPUs. You will manage a high-performing team across multiple design blocks and collaborate with architects, DV, and physical design to deliver cutting-edge silicon.

The role offers broad exposure to industry-leading micro-architectural designs and a chance to influence AMD’s server, desktop, and laptop products through innovative RTL and processor design leadership.

Qualifications

• Experience leading silicon design teams and tapeouts.
• Strong knowledge of computer architecture and memory hierarchy.
• Experience with RTL and silicon development lifecycle.

Responsibilities

• Lead RTL design engineers across multiple blocks.
• Drive project design goals with architects, DV, and physical design.
• Drive implementation strategy for quality and cost-effectiveness.
• Provide technical leadership to resolve design problems.
• Participate in reviews of specs, design, and test plans.

Skills

RTL design leadership

CPU/processor design

Technical leadership

Cross-team collaboration

Scripting (Ruby/Python/Perl)

Education

BS or MS in EE, CE, or CS

Tools

Ruby

Python

Perl

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

AMD is looking for an experienced technical leader to drive RTL design for future generations of AMD CPUs.In this role, you will managea high-performing experienced team designing state-of-the-art microprocessors.

THE PERSON

AMD is looking for an experienced, detail-oriented, and motivated engineering leader withstrong people leadership, teamwork skills and strong technical expertiseto manage design of x86 CPUs.

You will have the opportunity to work on and learn some of the industry’s cutting edge micro-architectural designs while you create, drive, and execute AMD’s next generation of CPUs. Your contributions will impact products that span the global x86 market from server to desktop and laptop designs.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Leading and coordinating a team of RTL design engineers across multiple design blocks
• Drive project design goals and dependencies with architects, DV, and physical design teams
• Drive implementation strategy to deliver quality, timely and cost-effective solutions
• Technical leadership to resolve complex design problems in a dynamic environment
• Participate in technical reviews of specifications, design, and test plans. Identify and address areas of concern to meet design quality objectives

PREFERRED SKILLS

• Proven experience leading and developing high performing silicon design engineering teams
• Demonstrated success leading multiple complex silicon design through tapeout, ideally in a CPU or advanced processor design environment
• Strong technical leadership skills with the ability to drive design decisions, resolve complex engineering challenges, and collaborate across architecture verification, physical design, and other engineering teams
• Expertise in computer architecture, processor pipeline and memory hierarchy
• Experience designing Instruction Set Architecture of a complex microprocessor
• Extensive experience with RTL and logic design, design methodology, and the silicon development lifecycle
• Proficiency with scripting and automation languages such as Ruby, Python, or Perl

ACADEMIC CREDENTIALS

• BS or MS inEE, CE, or CSand relevant experience

LOCATION

Santa Clara, California

This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship.

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.

AMD may use Artificial Intelligence to help screen, assess or select applicants for this position.

AMD’s “Responsible AI Policy” is available here.

This posting is for an existing vacancy.