Principal Silicon Tech Architect for FPGA/ASIC

AMD; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

AMD seeks a Principal Engineer to act as a technical authority across the full lifecycle of FPGA and ASIC solutions. You will drive technology evaluation, design enablement, and process development from early concept through qualification to high-volume manufacturing, working with foundries and packaging vendors.

The ideal candidate will understand advanced silicon tech, device physics, reliability mechanisms, and have strong communication and leadership skills to guide cross-functional teams

Qualifications

• Requires familiarity with advanced silicon technologies including manufacturing process, device physics, and reliability mechanisms.
• Experience with FPGA and ASIC product development and yield ramp-up.
• Strong communication, interpersonal skills, and collaboration with design teams and foundry partners.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate technology, enable design, and develop processes for FPGA/ASIC products in advanced nodes.
• Analyze product WAT, performance correlation, and yield during NPI with foundry and design teams.
• Coordinate testchip design and tapeout for process and IP validation prior to NPI.
• Collaborate with design, CAD, and PDK teams to enable robust IP and product designs.
• Support silicon technology roadmap exploration to meet customer requirements.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Leadership

Management experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering or physical science

Advanced degree (MS or PhD)

Tools

EDA tools

PDK support

Job description

AMD seeks a Principal Engineer to act as a technical authority across the full lifecycle of FPGA and ASIC solutions. You will drive technology evaluation, design enablement, and process development from early concept through qualification to high-volume manufacturing, working with foundries and packaging vendors.

The ideal candidate will understand advanced silicon tech, device physics, reliability mechanisms, and have strong communication and leadership skills to guide cross-functional teams