Serdes Analog Mixed-Signal Design Expert

Advanced Micro Devices, Inc.; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

AMD is seeking an expert in analog/mixed-signal circuit design and architecture for Serdes technology in San Jose, CA. The candidate will own critical analog blocks, define micro-architectures for Tx/Rx subsystems, and manage budgets for power, performance, area, and jitter.

Ideal candidates have 200G+ CMOS transceiver experience, hands-on optimization skills, and a proven track record from design through ramp to mass production. Ph.D. or MS with industrial experience is required.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering or MS with relevant industrial experience in optical/electrical transceiver design.

Responsibilities

• Own performance-critical analog mixed-signal circuit blocks used in Serdes (DAC/ADC, clocking, etc.).
• Define circuit-driven micro-architectures of Tx and Rx subsystems and drive sub-block specs.
• Own power, performance, area, and jitter budgets of analog design blocks.
• Mentor sub-block owners and conduct peer reviews of design and verification results.
• Collaborate with pre-tapeout verification and post-silicon validation teams to bring up silicon and analyze results.

Skills

Analog/mixed-signal design

High-speed transceivers

CMOS design

Collaboration

Education

Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering or MS with relevant industrial experience

Job description

ADVANCE YOUR CAREER. ADVANCE THE WORLD.

At AMD, we believe technology can change lives for the better. It can heal us, entertain us, and make us more connected, productive, and understanding of the world around us. And we’re looking for talent who feel the same: people who want to leave the planet better than they found it, those who don’t shy away from humanity’s challenges but are determined to help solve them.

AMD is powering the next generation of supercomputing, high-performance computing, cloud, and AI. Whether you’re designing next-gen processors, enabling AI breakthroughs, or creating go-to-market plans, every role at AMD contributes to something bigger — technology that moves the world forward.

THE ROLE:

AMD Serdes Technology Group develops high-performance electrical and optical transceivers in advanced CMOS PDKs. We are seeking an expert in analog/mixed-signal circuit design and architecture.

THE PERSON:

The ideal candidate will have a strong background in advanced ultra-high-speed electrical and/or optical PHY design. She/He needs to be a self-starter who collaborates well with various functional teams and customers to successfully drive projects to completion.

KEY RESPONSIBLITIES:

• To own performance-critical analog mixed-signal circuit blocks used in Serdes, such as high-speed data converters (DAC and ADC), clocking (reference clock, PLL, clock dividers, mixers, buffers, regulators, multi-phase clock generators, error detection and correction), and analog front-end circuits (pad matching networks, ESD, CTLE, linear amplifier)
• To define circuit-driven micro-architectures of Tx and Rx subsystems and drive sub-block level specs.
• To own power, performance, area, and jitter budgets of analog design blocks
• To mentor sub-block owners and conduct peer reviews of design and verification results
• To work with pre-tapeout verification and post-silicon validation teams to bring up silicon and analyze silicon results

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE:

• Experience designing 200G+ CMOS transceivers, with a deep understanding of high-speed electrical and/or optical interface requirements.
• Demonstrated proficiency in hands-on circuit optimizations, including tuning for power, performance, and area at both block and system levels.
• Proven track record in silicon productization—from initial design through to bring-up, validation, and successful ramp to mass production.

ACADEMIC CREDENTIALS:

• Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering or a related field or M.S. with relevant industrial experience in optical and/or electrical transceiver design.

LOCATION:

San Jose, CA

This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship.

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This posting is for an existing vacancy.