Principal System Architect

AMD; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading tech company as a Principal System Architect, where you will be responsible for driving integrated solutions in cutting-edge computing technologies. This critical role focuses on developing sophisticated architectures for next-gen SoC solutions, requiring a strong background in embedded systems and proficiency in C, C++, and Python. The position offers a competitive salary package reflective of your skills and experience, with opportunities to impact AMD's advancements in technology.

Qualifications

• Experience with complex SoC architectures and boards.
• Strong problem-solving abilities and attention to detail.
• Excellent communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Drive architecture of complex SoC centric solutions.
• Develop high-performance embedded systems and platforms.
• Define technical requirements and system specifications.

Skills

C

C++

Python

Education

PhD in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering or equivalent

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WHAT YOU DO AT AMD CHANGES EVERYTHING

We care deeply about transforming lives with AMD technology to enrich our industry, our communities, and the world. Our mission is to build great products that accelerate next-generation computing experiences - the building blocks for the data center, artificial intelligence, PCs, gaming and embedded. Underpinning our mission is the AMD culture. We push the limits of innovation to solve the world’s most important challenges. We strive for execution excellence while being direct, humble, collaborative, and inclusive of diverse perspectives.

WHAT YOU DO AT AMD CHANGES EVERYTHING

We care deeply about transforming lives with AMD technology to enrich our industry, our communities, and the world. Our mission is to build great products that accelerate next-generation computing experiences - the building blocks for the data center, artificial intelligence, PCs, gaming and embedded. Underpinning our mission is the AMD culture. We push the limits of innovation to solve the world’s most important challenges. We strive for execution excellence while being direct, humble, collaborative, and inclusive of diverse perspectives.

AMD together we advance_

The Role

In this role, you will be responsible for driving systems and integrated solutions architecture of complex SoC centric solutions spanning silicon, board, FPGA libraries, embedded software, and applications. You will define technical cross functional requirements for a multi-disciplinary team, complete system level trade-space analysis, develop novel solution architectures, and help guide silicon roadmaps based on customer and marketing inputs.

The Person

AMD-AECG Architecture team is looking for an experienced, innovative, and multi-discipline Systems Architect to help drive the development of next-gen of Adaptive SoCs based solution level systems and products.

Key Responsibilities

• Developing constrained embedded and high-performance embedded systems, complex SoCs & new platform bring-up.
• Technical lead in the development of SoC centric board level systems design and trade-space analysis inclusive of SoC device, circuit board, operating system, software infrastructure, and example integrated applications.
• Work with customers, product owners, and cross-functional technical teams to define scalable solution architecture requirements and corresponding multi-release technical roadmaps.
• Define and delivery system, board, FPGA, and software architecture specifications in a clear and concise language.
• Ability to work with Linux based systems and software programming languages including C, C++, SystemC, & Python
• Ability to construct FPGA based SoC configurations, IP debug, and custom design generation using VHDL, Verilog, and System Verilog.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  
  
  

Preferred Experience

• Solid foundation in heterogeneous systems architecture & integration
• Strong multi-discipline analytical problem solving and attention to details
• Thorough understanding of heterogeneous SoC, Arm based processors, FPGA, and hardware-based ML/AI accelerators
• Experience in SoC based products and solutions development within automotive, vision, industrial, and machine learning application spaces
• Knowledge of platform & solution level cyber-security requirements including boot and runtime security.
  
  
  

Academic Credentials

• BS, MS, PhD (Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering or related equivalent)
  
  
  

LOCATIONS:

San Jose, CA, Longmont, CO, Austin, TX, other AMD locations possible

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.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Industries

  Semiconductor Manufacturing

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