MTS Silicon Design Engineer

AMD; Santa Clara (CA); On-site; USD 130,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Retirement plans

Flexible working hours

Job summary

AMD is hiring an MTS Silicon Design Engineer in Santa Clara, California. The role involves researching, designing, and testing electronic components for semiconductor manufacturing. Ideal candidates should have a Master's degree in Computer Engineering or related field and at least three years of experience in electronic design. Skills in Verilog, logic design, and ASIC design are required. Remote work is an option, and multiple openings are available. Join AMD to push innovation in the tech industry.

Qualifications

• Three years of experience in the job offered or closely related engineering role.
• Will accept a Bachelor's degree with five years of experience.

Responsibilities

• Research, design, develop, and test electronic components and systems.
• Define architecture design, logic design, and system simulation.
• Lead the development of complex integrated circuit designs.

Skills

Verilog

System Verilog

VHDL

Logic design

Circuit design

CMOS transistor design

GPU Architecture

CPU Architecture

Computer Architecture

RTL design/coding

RTL verification

Hardware verification

Submicron ASIC design flow

ASIC design tools

ASIC simulation

Equivalence checking

Static timing analysis

Back-end EDA tools

Front-end EDA tools

TCL

Perl

Python

Power Saving Techniques

Timing Closure

Performance Simulators

Silicon debug

RTL debug

Education

Master's degree in Computer Engineering

Foreign equivalent in Electrical Engineering

Foreign equivalent in Electronic Engineering

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.

Job Role and Responsibility

AMD, Inc. is hiring an MTS Silicon Design Engineer to research, design, develop, and/or test electronic components and systems for semiconductor and related device manufacturing, employing knowledge of electronic theory. Oversee definition, design, verification, and/or documentation for ASIC development. Determine architecture design, logic design, and/or system simulation. Define module interfaces/formats for simulation. Lead the development of multidimensional designs involving the layout of complex integrated circuits. Evaluate all aspects of the process flow from high‑level designs to synthesis, place and route, and timing and power use. Work with cross‑functional teams including engineers to develop ASIC / layout design, working on complex issues where analysis of situations or data requires an in‑depth evaluation of variable factors. Drive projects or processes of significant technical importance. Exercise independent judgment to select methods, techniques and evaluation criteria for obtaining results. Utilize knowledge of or wide‑ranging experience with computers and electronics, including circuit boards, processors, chips, electronic equipment, design techniques, tools, and principles to resolve complex issues in creative and effective ways. Apply knowledge of engineering principles, best practices, and technologies to the design, development, and testing of various AMD products. Can work remotely.

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Travel required

NO

Qualifications: Degree required

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

Qualifications: Amount and type of experience required

Three (3) years of experience in the job offered or closely related engineering role.

Alternate combination of education and experience

Employer will alternatively accept a Bachelor's degree or foreign equivalent in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Electronic Engineering, or related field and five (5) years of progressive post‑baccalaureate experience in the job offered or closely related engineering role.

Specific skills required: The following skills are required

Position requires three (3) years of experience in the following:

• Verilog, System Verilog, or VHDL;
• Logic design, circuit design, or CMOS transistor design;
• GPU Architecture, CPU Architecture, or Computer Architecture;
• RTL design/coding, RTL verification, or hardware verification;
• Submicron ASIC design flow, ASIC design tools, ASIC simulation, equivalence checking, or static timing analysis;
• Back‑end or front‑end EDA tools;
• TCL, Perl, or Python;
• Logic Design, Power Saving Techniques, Timing Closure or Performance Simulators; and
• Silicon debug or RTL debug.

Benefits

Benefits offered are described: AMD benefits at a glance.

Equal Opportunity Employment

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.

Use of Artificial Intelligence

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

Existing Vacancy Notification

This posting is for an existing vacancy.