Silicon Design Engineer

Advanced Micro Devices, Inc.; Boxborough (MA); On-site; USD 130,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. is seeking a Silicon Design Engineer to design, verify, and test ASIC components and systems for semiconductor manufacturing.

The role involves architecture definition, logic design, and simulation, with a focus on timing and power optimization. The candidate will work on high-impact AMD products, applying knowledge of electronics, computer architecture, and engineering principles in a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• Master's degree or foreign equivalent in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related field.
• Experience with RTL design and Verilog/VHDL is required.
• Familiarity with Git and front-end EDA tools.
• Strong knowledge of CPU architecture and memory management.

Responsibilities

• Design, verify, and document ASIC components and systems.
• Analyze architectures and simulate modules to ensure timing and power efficiency.
• Collaborate across teams to integrate AMD products.

Skills

RTL design

Verilog

VHDL

Front-End EDA tools

CPU architecture

Object-Oriented Design

Memory management

Git

Education

Master's degree in Computer Science/Computer Engineering/Electrical Engineering

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.

Job Role and Responsibility:

AMD, Inc. is hiring Silicon Design Engineer to Research, design, develop, and/or test electronic components and systems for semiconductor and related device manufacturing, employing knowledge of electronic theory. Perform definition, design, verification, and/or documentation for ASIC development. Determine architecture design, logic design, and/or system simulation. Define module interfaces/formats for simulation. Contribute to the development of multidimensional designs involving the layout of complex integrated circuits. Evaluate all aspects of the process flow from high-level designs to synthesis, place and route, and timing and power use. Work on problems of moderate scope where analysis of situations or data requires a review of a variety of factors. Under limited supervision, exercise judgment within defined company procedures and practices to select methods, techniques and evaluation criteria for obtaining results. Utilize knowledge of computers and electronics, including circuit boards, processors, chips, and electronic equipment, as well as knowledge of design techniques, tools, and principles. Apply knowledge of engineering principles, best practices, and technologies to the design, development, and testing of various AMD products.

Travel required: NO

Qualifications: Degree required

Master's degree or foreign equivalent in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related field.

Qualifications: Amount and type of experience required N/A

Specific skills required: The following skills are required:

Position requires experience in the following:

• RTL design or coding;
• Verilog or VHDL;
• Front-End EDA tools;
• CPU architecture;
• Object-Oriented Design;
• Memory management; and
• Git.

Experience may be gained through graduate-level coursework, research, assistantship, or internship experience.

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Benefits offered are described: AMD benefits at a glance.

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.

AMD may use Artificial Intelligence to help screen, assess or select applicants for this position. AMD's "Responsible AI Policy" is available here.

This posting is for an existing vacancy.