SMTS Silicon Design Engineer

Advanced Micro Devices, Inc.; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. is hiring SMTS Silicon Design Engineers to research, design, develop, and test electronic components for semiconductor manufacturing. The role covers architecture design, verification, and multi-dimensional IC layouts, with cross-functional collaboration.

Candidates should hold a Master’s degree (or a BS with substantial post‑baccalaureate experience) and have at least 4 years in related roles. Travel is not required. AMD values inclusion and equal opportunity hiring.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree or foreign equivalent in Computer/Electrical/Electronics Engineering or related field.
• Four (4) years of experience in the offered or closely related engineering role.

Responsibilities

• Research, design, develop, and/or test electronic components and systems for semiconductor and related device manufacturing.
• Lead definition, design, verification, and/or documentation for ASIC development.
• Drive projects or processes of significant technical importance.

Skills

Analog circuits

Power management IPs

Test plans

Cadence Virtuoso

Reliability analysis

Education

Master’s degree

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Cadence Virtuoso

Ansys Totem

RedHawk

Job description

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Job Role and Responsibility

AMD, Inc. is hiring SMTS Silicon Design Engineers 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.

Multiple openings.

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 two (2) years of experience in the following:

• 1.Developing analog circuits in advanced process nodes for Power management IPs;
• 2.Creating test plans to verify design according to circuit and block microarchitecture specifications;
• 3.Developing placement and floor planning layout with Cadence Virtuoso tool;
• 4.Analyzing electromigration and reliability using Ansys Totem and RedHawk tool; and
• 5.Optimizing performance, power, area, and reliability of circuits.

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.