Logic Design Engineer

Advanced Micro Devices; Santa Clara (CA); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) in Santa Clara, CA seeks an adaptive, self-motivated logic design engineer to join a growing mixed-signal high-speed IO team. You will contribute to high-quality, industry-leading technologies and drive continuous technical innovation.

The role emphasizes collaboration, mentorship, and execution excellence across multiple design disciplines. The candidate will develop Verilog RTL, create microarchitecture specs, and work with verification and physical design teams to

Qualifications

• BS/ MS in electrical engineering or equivalent preferred.

Responsibilities

• Analyze complex digital design problems and propose architecture/micro-architecture solutions.

Skills

Verilog RTL

Digital design

ASIC design flows

Analog mixed-signal

Hardware debugging

Education

BS in Electrical Engineering

MS in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Cadence tools

Synthesis

STA

CDC

UPF

Power estimation

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:

We are looking for an adaptive, self-motivative logic design engineer to join our growing mixed-signal high-speed IO team. As a key contributor, you will be part of a leading team that drives and improves AMD's ability to deliver the highest quality, industry-leading technologies to the market. The Design Engineering team furthers and encourages continuous technical innovation to showcase successes as well as facilitate continuous career development.

THE PERSON:

The successful candidate will possess excellent analytical and critical thinking skills with strong attention to detail, demonstrate the initiative and ability to independently drive tasks to successful completion, and communicate effectively across teams and stakeholders. They will bring a collaborative, team-first mindset, contribute positively to a fast-paced environment, and have the ability to mentor and guide junior engineers, fostering both technical growth and team success.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Analyze complex digital design problems and propose architecture/micro-architecture solutions
• Develop Verilog RTL and Functional Behavioral Models
• Drive/develop ASIC design flows and scripts
• Create microarchitecture specifications
• Work with the Design Verification team to ensure functional correctness
• Work with the Physical Design team to ensure proper implementation of the design along with timing closure
• Deliver improvements, optimization, and power-saving enhancements
• Support silicon bring-up and diagnostics

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE:

• Proven experience in analog mixed-signal design from specification to successful silicon
• Experience in high-speed interfaces such as DDR, GDDR, HBM, and high-speed SERDES.
• Experience in designs with multiple power domains
• Experience in designs with multiple clock domains
• Experience in behavior modeling for Analog Circuits.
• Experience in industry-standard ASICCAD tools for simulation, synthesis, STA, CDC, UPF, power estimation, etc.

ACADEMIC CREDENTIALS:

• BS/ MS in electrical engineering or equivalent preferred

LOCATION:

Santa Clara, CA

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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.

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This posting is for an existing vacancy.