SMTS Silicon Design Engineer

AMD; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits program

Job summary

AMD is seeking a SMTS Silicon Design Engineer in Austin, Texas. The role involves researching, designing, and testing semiconductor components while leading ASIC development projects. Candidates must have a Master's degree or equivalent in a relevant field and four years of experience in hardware design, verification, and specific ASIC methodologies. Skills in Verilog and SoC design are crucial, and benefits are provided. Join AMD to contribute to groundbreaking innovations in computing.

Qualifications

• Master's degree or foreign equivalent in a relevant engineering field.
• Four years of experience in a similar engineering role.
• Alternate acceptance of a Bachelor's degree with six years progressive experience.

Responsibilities

• Research and develop electronic components and systems for semiconductor manufacturing.
• Lead ASIC development and design documentation.
• Evaluate process flow from design to power use.

Skills

Hardware design and verification

Verilog, System Verilog, or VHDL

Design flows and methodologies for chip verification

Frontend development of Silicon

ASIC and SoC Design methodologies

Functional verification of microprocessors

ASIC design tools

Education

Master's degree in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related field

Bachelor's degree with six years experience

Job description

WHAT YOU DO AT AMD CHANGES EVERYTHING

At AMD, our mission is to build great products that accelerate next-generation computing experiences—from AI and data centers, to PCs, gaming and embedded systems. Grounded in a culture of innovation and collaboration, we believe real progress comes from bold ideas, human ingenuity and a shared passion to create something extraordinary. When you join AMD, you'll discover the real differentiator is our culture. We push the limits of innovation to solve the world's most important challenges—striving for execution excellence, while being direct, humble, collaborative, and inclusive of diverse perspectives. Join us as we shape the future of AI and beyond. Together, we advance your career.

Job Role and Responsibility

AMD, Inc., is hiring SMTS 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. Lead definition, design, verification, and/or documentation for ASIC development. Determine architecture design, logic design, and/or system simulation. Define module interfaces/formats for simulation. Lead 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 with cross-functional teams including engineers to develop ASIC/layout design, working on significant and unique issues where analysis of situations or data requires an evaluation of intangibles. Drive projects or processes of significant technical importance. Exercise independent judgment to select methods, techniques and evaluation criteria for obtaining results with little to no supervision. Utilize unique knowledge of computers and electronics, including circuit boards, processors, chips, electronic equipment, design techniques, tools, and principles to contribute to the development of company objectives and principles and to achieve goals in creative and effective ways. 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 Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, or related field.

Qualifications: Amount and type of experience required

Four (4) years of experience in the job offered or closely related engineering role.

Alternate combination of education and experience

Employer will alternatively accept a Bachelor's degree or foreign equivalent in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, or related field, and six (6) years of progressive, post-baccalaureate experience in the job offered or closely related engineering role.

Specific skills required: The following skills are required

Position requires four (4) years of experience in the following:

• Performing hardware design and verification;
• Verilog, System Verilog, or VHDL;
• Design flows and methodologies used for chip verification;
• Frontend development of Silicon: Architectural, uArch and RTL design;
• ASIC and SoC Design cycles and methodologies, including RTL, Verification, Emulation, Physical Design, and post-si validation;
• Functional verification of microprocessors; and
• ASIC design tools (synthesis, simulation, equivalence checking, and static timing analysis).

Benefits offered are described: AMD benefits at a glance.

AMD does not accept unsolicited resumes from headhunters, recruitment agencies, or fee-based recruitment services. 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.