High-Speed Signal Integrity Engineer

Advanced Micro Devices, Inc; Santa Clara (CA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. (AMD) is seeking a dynamic High-Speed Signal Integrity Engineer in Santa Clara, CA.

You will support SI analysis for high-speed interfaces, perform pre/post-silicon simulations, and collaborate across package, silicon, and firmware teams to ensure robust signal integrity for server and AI platforms. The role emphasizes system-level engineering, data-driven validation, and the development of automation to improve workflows.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Electromagnetics, or a related technical field.
• Coursework or academic projects involving signal integrity, high-speed circuits, RF/microwave engineering, electromagnetics, or communication systems are highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Support signal integrity analysis and validation for high-speed interfaces (DDR, PCIe, Ethernet, and others).
• Perform pre-silicon and post-silicon SI simulations, measurements, and correlation for server/platform designs.
• Analyze channel performance using SI models and time/frequency-domain techniques.
• Assist in system bring-up, debug, and validation of electrical designs at platform level.
• Collaborate with package, silicon, platform, layout, validation, and firmware teams to resolve issues.
• Develop scripts and automation to improve simulation efficiency and data analysis workflows.
• Document analysis results and best-known methods for engineering execution.

Skills

High-speed design

Signal integrity analysis

System-level engineering

Cross-functional collaboration

Scripting (Python/MATLAB/C/C++)

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Electrical Engineering

RF/Electromagnetics coursework

Tools

Cadence Sigrity

Ansys HFSS

Ansys SIwave

Keysight ADS

Job description

ADVANCE YOUR CAREER. ADVANCE THE WORLD.

At AMD, we believe technology 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 AMD is shaping the future.

Whether you’re redesigning next-gen processors, enabling AI breakthroughs, or bringing leading edge products to market, every role at AMD contributes to something bigger— technology that moves the world forward. Join us and, together, we’ll advance your career.

High-Speed Signal Integrity Engineer

THE ROLE:

We are looking for a dynamic and motivated Signal Integrity Engineer to join our Server Platform Signal and Power Integrity (SIPI) team. As a member of AMD's Server Platform organization, you will contribute to the development of next-generation server and AI platforms by supporting high-speed interface design, simulation, validation, and analysis. You will work alongside experienced engineers to ensure robust signal integrity performance across industry-leading technologies and products.

The Systems Design Engineering team fosters technical innovation, continuous learning, and career growth while driving AMD's commitment to delivering high-quality, high-performance solutions to market.

THE PERSON:

The ideal candidate is passionate about high-speed digital design, electromagnetic fundamentals, and system-level engineering. You are eager to learn, detail-oriented, and capable of working effectively in a collaborative cross-functional environment. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, coupled with a desire to develop expertise in signal integrity, are critical for success in this role.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Support signal integrity analysis and validation for high-speed interfaces, including DDR, PCIe, Ethernet, and other serial and parallel communication channels.
• Perform pre-silicon and post-silicon SI simulations, measurements, and correlation activities for server and accelerator platforms.
• Analyze channel performance using S-parameter models, time-domain and frequency-domain simulation techniques.
• Assist in system bring-up, debug, characterization, and validation of platform-level electrical designs.
• Collaborate with package, silicon, platform, layout, validation, and firmware teams to identify and resolve electrical performance issues.
• Develop scripts, automation flows, and methodologies to improve simulation efficiency, data analysis, and validation workflows.
• Document analysis results, debug findings, and best-known methods (BKMs) to support engineering execution and continuous improvement.

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE:

• Fundamental understanding of signal integrity, transmission lines, electromagnetic theory, and high-speed digital design concepts.
• Familiarity with SI simulation and analysis tools such as Cadence Sigrity, Ansys HFSS, Ansys SIwave, Keysight ADS, or equivalent tools.
• Experience with programming or scripting languages such as Python, MATLAB, Perl, or C++.
• Knowledge of networking fundamentals and high-speed communication protocols such as PCIe, DDR, Ethernet, USB, or similar technologies.
• Experience using laboratory equipment such as oscilloscopes, vector network analyzers (VNA), TDRs, and spectrum analyzers is a plus.
• Strong analytical, debugging, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to collaborate across global engineering teams.

ACADEMIC CREDENTIALS:

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Electromagnetics, or a related technical field.
• Coursework or academic projects involving signal integrity, high-speed circuits, RF/microwave engineering, electromagnetics, or communication systems are highly desirable.

LOCATION:

• Santa Clara, CA.

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.