Solutions Architect-FPGA

Advanced Micro Devices, Inc; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

AMD is seeking an experienced FPGA/SoC architect to design and implement high-performance hardware and software co-design solutions for FPGA-based acceleration across various applications. You will develop RTL with SystemVerilog/Verilog and embedded firmware for ARM Cortex (APU/RPU) or RISC-V cores, and integrate IP using Vivado/Vitis.

You will collaborate with cross-functional teams, perform pre- and post-silicon validation, and drive Bring-up activities in a fast-paced, global environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or master's degree in computer engineering or Electrical Engineering.
• Hands-on FPGA experience.
• Strong C/C++ for bare-metal or RTOS on ARM/RISC-V cores.
• Linux kernel driver development experience is a strong plus.
• Familiarity with PCIe, AXI, DDR, and Ethernet.
• Familiarity with CXL or UAL is highly desirable.
• Proficiency in Python, Tcl, Makefiles, and shell scripting.

Responsibilities

• Participate in architectural design and development across the product lifecycle from exploration to validation and productization.
• Collaborate with architects, hardware and firmware engineers to define features.
• RTL Development: design/verify/validate SystemVerilog/Verilog for PCIe, CXL, UAL, Ethernet, DDR5/6.
• Embedded System Development: develop firmware and low-level system software for ARM Cortex (APU/RPU) or RISC-V cores.
• System Level Integration: use Vivado/Vitis to integrate IP with NoC, memory and subsystems.
• Pre-Si Verification: perform pre-silicon verification and emulation.
• Post-Si Validation: lead bring-up and debug interactions between firmware, IPs, and FPGA fabric.

Skills

FPGAs

SystemVerilog

C/C++

Embedded firmware

Linux kernel driver

IPC/DMA

ARM/RISC-V

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in CE/EE

Tools

Vivado

Vitis

Python

Makefiles

Shell scripting

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 ROLE:

Join our team to architect and develop cutting-edge hardware/software co-design solutions for FPGA-based acceleration across a wide range of applications—such as networking, storage, automotive, aerospace, and emerging AI/ML workloads. You will design high-performance hardware acceleration engines and embedded software that orchestrates them, enabling next-generation compute platforms.

THE PERSON

You are passionate about modern processor architecture, digital design, and system-level validation. You thrive in collaborative environments, communicate effectively across global teams, and bring strong analytical and problem-solving skills. You are eager to learn and tackle complex technical challenges.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Participate in a technical role in all phases of the product development cycle from new product exploration, architecture through implementation, prototyping, validation, productization and support including but not limited to architecture, design, and documentation for IPs
• Collaborate with architects, hardware engineers, and firmware engineers to understand the new features to be developed
• RTL Development: Design, verify, and validate high-performance logic using SystemVerilog/Verilog. You will focus on the data and control path, implementing interfaces for PCIe (Gen 6/7), CXL, UAL, Ethernet, and DDR5/6
• Embedded System Development: Develop firmware and low-level system software for the on-chip ARM Cortex (APU/RPU) or RISC-V soft cores. This includes managing inter-processor communication (IPC), DMA orchestration, and secure boot
• System Level Integration: Utilize the AMD (Xilinx) Vivado and Vitis ecosystems to integrate custom IP with the Network on Chip (NoC), memory and other subsystems
• Pre-Si Verification: Perform pre-silicon verification and emulation to ensure functional correctness and performance
• Post-Si Validation: Lead the Bring-up process in the lab. Perform post-silicon validation, debugging complex interactions between the embedded software, hard IPs and FPGA hardware fabric

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE:

• Hands-on experience with FPGAs
• RTL Expertise: Expert in SystemVerilog/Verilog, synchronous design, and timing closure for high-speed logic
• Firmware/Software: Strong C/C++ skills for bare-metal or RTOS programming on ARM/RISC-V cores. Linux kernel-mode driver development experience is a strong plus
• Protocols: Deep knowledge of PCIe, AXI, DDR, and Ethernet. Familiarity with CXL or UAL is highly desirable
• Verification: Familiarity with UVM-based verification frameworks and emulation platforms (Palladium, Protium, Zebu)
• Validation: Proficiency with ILAs, high-speed oscilloscopes, and protocol analyzers for hardware debugging
• Tools: Proficiency in Python, Tcl, Makefiles, and shell scripting for automation

ACADEMIC CREDENTIALS:

• Bachelors or Masters degree in computer engineering/Electrical Engineering

ALTERNATE LOCATION:

• Longmont, CO

This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship.

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.

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This posting is for an existing vacancy.