Senior SoC Architect: Lead Next-Gen AI/Data Center Chips

AMD; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

AMD is seeking an exceptional SoC Architect to define the architecture and drive long-term strategy for next‑generation SoCs used across AI, Data Center, Security, and embedded computing. You will lead cross‑functional teams through architecture, RTL, verification, and software to deliver differentiated solutions.

The role requires deep expertise in heterogeneous architectures, memory hierarchies, high‑performance interconnects, and protocol standards, with a track record of guiding complex

Qualifications

• MS or PhD in Electrical/Computer Engineering, or related field.
• Patents/publications or major architectural wins strongly preferred.
• Senior SoC architecture experience required.

Responsibilities

• Own and lead the architecture of next-gen SoCs, spanning high performance multi-processor subsystems, coherent and non-coherent interconnects, memory and cache hierarchies, advanced I/O, and AI, Networking, Storage, Compute and Crypto acceleration.
• Define long-term SoC architectural strategy aligned with product, roadmap, and customer requirements.
• Develop clear, detailed SoC architecture specifications covering compute, memory, accelerators, on-chip and off-chip interconnect, RAS, security, boot/configuration, and SoC management subsystems.
• Guide cross-functional execution, providing leadership across RTL design, verification, physical design, firmware, software, and platform teams.
• Collaborate deeply with leading-edge AI, Data Center, Security, Communications, and Embedded Computing customers, translating RFQs and use-cases into robust SoC architectural requirements.
• Evaluate emerging processor IP, including next-gen x86/ARM/RISC-V cores, compute accelerators, and next generation PCIe, CXL, Ethernet, DDR, UCIe, and/or UAL protocols.

Skills

SoC Architecture

Processor subsystems

Interconnect fabrics

Architectural modeling

Performance simulation

Leadership

Education

MS or PhD in Electrical/Computer Engineering

Tools

PCIe

CXL

Ethernet

DDR

UCIe

UAL

Job description

AMD is seeking an exceptional SoC Architect to define the architecture and drive long-term strategy for next‑generation SoCs used across AI, Data Center, Security, and embedded computing. You will lead cross‑functional teams through architecture, RTL, verification, and software to deliver differentiated solutions.

The role requires deep expertise in heterogeneous architectures, memory hierarchies, high‑performance interconnects, and protocol standards, with a track record of guiding complex