Senior SoC/ASIC Lead Engineer & Architect

AMD; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 320,000; Full time

Job summary

AMD is seeking a technically versatile engineer to elevate impact across the chip development lifecycle, from architecture through production. You’ll work as a technical partner to chip leads within cross-functional teams, owning full chip programs and making significant contributions from day one.

You will thrive in ambiguous environments, lead across architecture, RTL, verification, physical design, and manufacturing, and influence stakeholders without formal authority.

Qualifications

• 10+ years in semiconductor industry.
• 8+ years of hands-on ASIC/FPGA design.
• Experience across architecture, RTL, verification, physical design, packaging, power, silicon bring-up, and production ramp.
• Knowledge of ASIC/FPGA design tools and languages (Verilog, VHDL, SystemVerilog).
• Ability to operate in ambiguous environments and adapt to changing requirements.

Responsibilities

• Lead chip design initiatives from architectural concept through production release.
• Provide technical guidance across all phases of the chip development lifecycle.
• Drive technical decisions in ambiguous and rapidly evolving project environments.
• Develop a broad understanding of system-level tradeoffs while maintaining core expertise.
• Partner with chip leads and program managers for scheduling, resource planning, and risk mitigation.
• Interface with customers, foundries, IP vendors, and EDA tool suppliers.
• Coordinate activities across hardware, software, systems, validation, and product teams.
• Build alignment and drive consensus among diverse stakeholders.
• Navigate complex situations with limited direction and establish clear execution plans.
• Drive continuous improvement in design methodologies and engineering practices.

Skills

ASIC/FPGA design

SoC architecture

RTL design

Verification

Physical design

DFT/mfg tech

Verilog/SystemVerilog

EDA tools

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical/Computer Engineering or related field

Master's degree

Tools

Verilog

VHDL

SystemVerilog

EDA tools

Job description

AMD is seeking a technically versatile engineer to elevate impact across the chip development lifecycle, from architecture through production. You’ll work as a technical partner to chip leads within cross-functional teams, owning full chip programs and making significant contributions from day one.

You will thrive in ambiguous environments, lead across architecture, RTL, verification, physical design, and manufacturing, and influence stakeholders without formal authority.