Senior SoC/ASIC Tech Lead – End-to-End Chip Programs

AMD (Advanced Micro Devices); San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

AMD is seeking a highly experienced ASIC/FPGA design engineer to lead and influence across the full chip development lifecycle. You’ll work with cross-functional teams from architecture through production, delivering impactful results in a dynamic, ambiguous environment.

Strong leadership, deep technical expertise, and collaboration are essential. You will own design decisions, mentor teammates, and drive strategies that improve methodologies, timing, and manufacturing readiness.

Qualifications

• 10 years of semiconductor industry experience.
• 8 years of hands-on ASIC and/or FPGA design experience.
• Experience across architecture definition, RTL development, verification, physical design, packaging, power optimization, silicon validation, and production ramp.

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 understanding of system-level tradeoffs while maintaining expertise in key technical areas.
• Partner with chip leads and program managers for scheduling, resources 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.
• Identify and resolve complex design challenges throughout the flow.

Skills

ASIC/FPGA design

RTL design

Verification

Physical design

Power optimization

SoC architecture

Verilog/VHDL/SystemVerilog

DFT methodologies

Silicon bring-up

EDA tools

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical/Computer Engineering

Master’s degree preferred

Tools

Industry-standard EDA tools

Job description

AMD is seeking a highly experienced ASIC/FPGA design engineer to lead and influence across the full chip development lifecycle. You’ll work with cross-functional teams from architecture through production, delivering impactful results in a dynamic, ambiguous environment.

Strong leadership, deep technical expertise, and collaboration are essential. You will own design decisions, mentor teammates, and drive strategies that improve methodologies, timing, and manufacturing readiness.