Silicon Design Engineer - Mixed-Signal & SoC

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

Job summary

Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. (Xilinx subsidiary) seeks a Silicon Design Engineer to research, design, develop, and test mixed-signal components for semiconductor devices. You will define architectures, guide verification, and support product bring-up with cross-functional teams.

Three years of relevant experience are required, with a Master’s degree preferred. Proficiency in C/C++/Python and Unix/Linux, plus ASIC design tool familiarity, is essential for success in this role.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Computer, Electrical or Electronic Engineering or related field is required.
• Alternate: Bachelor’s degree with 5 years of progressive post-baccalaureate experience in the job offered or a closely related engineering role.
• Three years of experience in the offered job or related engineering role.
• Experience with mixed-signal circuit design emphasizing Clock Distribution Networks and SI/PI performance.
• Experience with mixed-signal design blocks and low power design techniques for high-speed, custom digital circuits.
• Functional verification of microprocessors and design flows/methodologies for chip verification.
• Exposure to ASIC design tools (synthesis, simulation, equivalence checking, static timing analysis) and large-scale ASIC chip physical design.
• Proficiency in C, C++, or Python; Unix or Linux environments.

Responsibilities

• Research, design, develop, and test electronic components and systems for semiconductor manufacturing.
• Oversee architecture, design, verification, and documentation for mixed-signal design development.
• Lead development of multidimensional designs involving complex IC layout.
• Participate in product bring-up, debugging, test plans and characterization reports.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to resolve complex design issues with independent judgment.

Skills

Clock distribution networks

Mixed-signal design

Low power design

Functional verification

Design flows/methodologies

C/C++/Python

CPU/GPU/SoC architecture

Unix/Linux

Education

Master’s degree in Computer/EE/Electronic Engineering or related field

Bachelor’s degree with 5 years progressive experience

Tools

ASIC design tools (synthesis, simulation, equivalence checking, static timing analysis)

Job description

Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. (Xilinx subsidiary) seeks a Silicon Design Engineer to research, design, develop, and test mixed-signal components for semiconductor devices. You will define architectures, guide verification, and support product bring-up with cross-functional teams.

Three years of relevant experience are required, with a Master’s degree preferred. Proficiency in C/C++/Python and Unix/Linux, plus ASIC design tool familiarity, is essential for success in this role.