Senior RTL Design Engineer – DDR/LPDDR Memory Controller

Advanced Micro Devices; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

AMD benefits

Job summary

Advanced Micro Devices is seeking an RTL Design Engineer to join the Memory Controller Design team in Austin, TX. You will contribute to creating high‑quality IP features and RTL implementations for next‑gen memory controllers, working with architects and verification engineers across global teams.

You will analyze designs for power, performance, and area, perform lint and timing analyses, and participate in reviews.

Qualifications

• Experience with digital logic design and RTL development.
• Proficiency with Verilog or SystemVerilog.
• Scripting in Python/Perl/Tcl.
• Understanding of computer architecture and memory systems.
• Experience with DDR/LPDDR memory is a plus.
• Familiarity with EDA tools, lint, and synthesis workflows.
• Background in digital logic verification is preferred.
• Ability to work independently and with teams.

Responsibilities

• Define and implement IP microarchitecture features with architects.
• Develop RTL designs for IP features.
• Analyze and optimize designs for power, performance and area.
• Perform lint, CDC, and timing analysis and participate in design and code reviews.
• Collaborate with verification engineers to validate IP throughout the project lifecycle.

Skills

Digital logic design

Verilog

SystemVerilog

Python

Perl

Tcl

Computer architecture

DDR memory systems

LPDDR memory systems

EDA tools

Digital logic verification

Independent collaboration

Written and verbal communication

Problem analysis

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s in Computer Engineering / Electrical Engineering / Computer Science

Tools

EDA tools & design flows

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 RTL Design Engineer to join our growing Memory Controller Design team. In this role, you will contribute to the development of advanced technologies and help deliver high-quality products to market. Our team values technical innovation, continuous improvement, collaboration, and professional growth.

THE PERSON

You have experience or interest in processor architecture, digital design, and verification. You collaborate effectively with engineers across global teams and communicate technical concepts clearly. You enjoy analyzing technical challenges, developing solutions, and continuously expanding your skills in a dynamic engineering environment.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Work closely with architects to define and implement IP microarchitecture features
• Develop RTL designs for IP features
• Analyze and optimize designs for power, performance, and area
• Participate in design specification reviews and code reviewsPerform lint, CDC, and timing analysis to support high-quality design implementation
• Collaborate with verification engineers to validate and debug IP throughout the project lifecycle

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience with digital logic design
• Experience with Verilog and/or SystemVerilog
• Experience with scripting languages such as Python, Perl, or Tcl
• Understanding of computer architecture
• Experience with DDR or LPDDR memory systems is preferred
• Experience with EDA tools and design flows, including simulation, lint, and synthesis, is preferred
• Experience with digital logic verification is preferred
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively to deliver technical solutions.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to analyze technical problems and develop effective solutions

ACADEMIC CREDENTIALS

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in computer engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical field.

LOCATION

• Austin, TX
• Boxborough, MA
• Vancouver, BC

This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship.

Benefits

Benefits offered are described: AMD benefits at a glance.

Equal Opportunity Statement

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.