Next Gen CPU Power Management RTL Design Engineer

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

Job summary

AMD in Santa Clara, CA is seeking an experienced RTL design engineer to architect core clocking, reset, and power management IP for next‑gen processors. You will implement RTL in Verilog/SystemVerilog and develop firmware in C/C++ for IP initialization and control.

The role requires a MS in EE/CS and 5+ years in RTL design, with strong debugging skills, cross‑team collaboration, and a passion for power‑aware design and DVFS. Hybrid/onsite options eligible.

Qualifications

• MS in EE/ECE/Computer Engineering, or Computer Science with 5+ years of RTL design experience.
• Proficiency in Verilog/SystemVerilog for RTL design and verification.
• Strong C/C++ development experience, including embedded firmware for power management.
• Solid understanding of digital design fundamentals: synchronous/asynchronous design, CDC, multi-voltage, and power-aware design.
• Knowledge of low-power methodologies (clock gating, power gating, DVFS).
• Proven debugging skills across RTL and firmware; effective communication and teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop microarchitecture for core clocking, reset, and power management IP in next-generation processors.
• Collaborate with architecture, design verification, physical design, and firmware teams to integrate IP into the overall processor using cutting-edge process technologies.
• Define specifications and documentation for IP microarchitecture and interfaces.
• Implement RTL in Verilog/SystemVerilog optimized for timing, area, power, and performance.
• Develop C/C++ firmware for IP initialization, configuration, and control; partner with firmware engineers to ensure seamless integration.
• Perform RTL linting, clock domain crossing (CDC) analysis, and related checks for design correctness.
• Work with verification to build comprehensive test plans and ensure functional correctness.
• Debug complex RTL and firmware issues; drive resolution across cross-functional teams.
• Participate in design reviews and contribute to continuous improvement of quality and efficiency.

Skills

RTL design

Verilog/SystemVerilog

C/C++ development

Embedded firmware

DVFS/power management

Clock gating

Debugging

Team collaboration

Education

MS in EE/ECE/CE/CS

Job description

ADVANCE YOUR CAREER. ADVANCE THE WORLD.

At AMD, we believetechnology 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 AMDis shapingthefuture.

Whetheryou’redesigning next-gen processors, enabling AI breakthroughs, orbringing leading edge products to market, every role at AMD contributes to something bigger— technologythat moves the world forward.Join us and, together, we’ll advance your career.

Do you want to be at the forefront of designing the next Ryzen, Threadripper or Epyc CPU?

Join AMD at the forefront of CPU innovation. We’re looking for an experienced and creative microarchitect to design core clocking, reset, and power management IP for our next-generation processors. If you’re passionate about low-power design, firmware-hardware interaction, and delivering high-quality products, this role offers the chance to make a direct impact on AMD’s flagship CPUs.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design and develop microarchitecture for core clocking, reset, and power management IP in next-generation processors.
• Collaborate with architecture, design verification, physical design, and firmware teams to integrate IP into the overall processor using cutting-edge process technologies.
• Define specifications and documentation for IP microarchitecture and interfaces.
• Implement RTL in Verilog/SystemVerilog optimized for timing, area, power, and performance.
• Develop C/C++ firmware for IP initialization, configuration, and control; partner with firmware engineers to ensure seamless integration.
• Perform RTL linting, clock domain crossing (CDC) analysis, and related checks for design correctness.
• Work with verification to build comprehensive test plans and ensure functional correctness.
• Debug complex RTL and firmware issues; drive resolution across cross-functional teams.
• Participate in design reviews and contribute to continuous improvement of quality and efficiency.

Minimum Qualifications:

• MS in EE, ECE, Computer Engineering, or Computer Science, plus 5+ years of experience in RTL design and microarchitecture for processors or complex IP.
• Proficiency in Verilog/SystemVerilog for RTL design and verification.
• Strong C/C++ development experience, including embedded firmware for power management.
• Solid understanding of digital design fundamentals: synchronous/asynchronous design, CDC, multi-voltage, and power-aware design.
• Knowledge of low-power methodologies (clock gating, power gating, DVFS).
• Proven debugging skills across RTL and firmware; effective communication and teamwork.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with processor power management architectures (DVFS, P-state/C-state control, power-performance optimization).
• Expertise in hardware/firmware interactions for power control, sequencing, and system-level flows.
• Familiarity with clock distribution, clock gating, CDC methodologies, and reset design in complex SoCs.
• Experience with power gating, retention, isolation, and multi-voltage domain design on advanced nodes.
• Understanding of thermal management, power budgeting, throttling, and reliability considerations.
• Background in design-for-debug and design-for-test (scan, ATPG, MBIST, silicon observability).
• Validation experience across simulation, emulation, and silicon bring-up.

Location: Santa Clara, CA, USA

Work Authorization: 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.