Solution Architect, FPGA/SoC - AECG

Advanced Micro Devices, Inc.; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

AMD's Adaptive and Embedded Computing Group is seeking a Solutions Architect in the San Jose area to help scale delivery of customer-focused FPGA and SoC platforms. You will partner with silicon planning, architecture teams and marketing to shape next-generation features and drive execution across product families.

Working with Vivado and Vitis teams, you will prioritize deliverables, create compelling customer solutions across aerospace, automotive, networking, and AI markets, and present

Qualifications

• BS/MS in CS/CE/EE with significant relevant industry experience.
• Experience with FPGA/SoC products and exposure to Vivado and Vitis design tools.
• Familiarity with interface protocols such as PCIe, LPDDR, MIPI, DisplayPort, HDMI, SDI, Ethernet, and JESD.
• Ability to break down large complex problems into manageable deliverables and prioritize requirements from multiple stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Partner with silicon planning and architecture teams to define features for next-gen FPGA/SoC product families.
• Collaborate with market segment architects to create customer-focused solutions for Aerospace & Defense, Automotive, Networks, AI, and other markets.
• Work with Vivado, Vitis, IP, system software, and boards teams to drive deliverables in the solution plan.
• Prioritize and align solution deliverables during release planning with product marketing and engineering teams.
• Present solution progress updates to executives and internal teams.

Skills

System architecture

Digital system design

FPGA/SoC knowledge

Vivado/Vitis experience

PCIe/DDR/MIPI/HDMI

Education

BS/MS in CS/CE/EE

Tools

Vivado

Vitis

FPGA toolchain

Job description

ADVANCE YOUR CAREER. ADVANCE THE WORLD.

At AMD, we believetechnology has the power to solve the world’s most important challenges. From advancing healthcare and scientific discovery to powering AI and the technologies people rely on every day, innovation at AMDis shapingthefuture.

Whetheryou’redesigning next-gen processors, enabling AI breakthroughs, orbringing leading edge products to market, every role at AMD contributes to something bigger— technologythat moves the world forward.Join us and, together, we’ll advance your career.

THE TEAM:

The AECG - Embedded Team builds and optimizes platforms for embedded and commercial applications, working across silicon, firmware, and software to deliver reliable, high‑performance solutions at scale

THE ROLE:

The Solution Architect is part of AMD's Adaptive and Embedded Computing Group (AECG, formerly Xilinx) Product, Software and Solutions team located in San Jose CA, Longmont CO, Ottawa Ont. and Vancouver BC. The Solutions Planning Team is looking for an experienced leader to scale the teams’ ability to deliver customer focused solutions for the next generation AECG Platforms.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Partner with silicon planning and architecture teams help define features for next generation FPGA and SOC product families.
• Collaborate with market segment architects and business leads to create customer focused solutions to address the complex needs of customers in Aerospace and Defense, Automotive, Wired and Wireless Networks, Test and Measurement, Medical, Industrial and Vision markets.
• Work closely with Vivado and Vitis Tools, IP, system software, and boards engineering and marketing team to define and drive deliverables as part of the overall solution plan for next generation silicon devices.
• Work with product marketing and engineering teams to prioritize and align solution deliverables during release planning processes.
• Present solution progress updates to executive and deliver solution, silicon, and customer application presentations to internal marketing and engineering teams.

PREFERRED REQUIREMENTS:

• Experienced System Architect, Application Engineer, or Technical Marketing Engineer/Manager with in-depth digital system experience.
• Ability to understand a broad set of applications from traditional FPGA centric applications such as wired communications to emerging applications in Artificial Intelligence, Machine learning, Autonomous Driving, and advanced DSP processing.
• Have experience with AECG (Xilinx) FPGA products and exposure to Vivado and Vitis design tools.
• Have experience with interface protocols such as PCIe, (LP)DDR, MIPI, DisplayPort, HDMI, SDI, Ethernet, and JesD.
• Ability to break down large complex problems into manageable deliverables and be able to manage and prioritize requirements from many stakeholders.
• Thrive in a fast-paced environment at the forefront of new technology and invention.
• Beneficial to have prior design experience with ASIC’s, FPGA’s, RF design, or embedded software.
• Beneficial to have Project Management experience, excellent organizational skills, and a process-oriented mindset.

ACADEMIC CREDENTIALS:

• BS/MS in CS/CE/EE with significant relevant industry experience.

LOCATION:

San Jose, CA preferred.

This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship.

Benefits offered are described: AMD benefits at a glance.

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This posting is for an existing vacancy.