Sr. Analog Design Engineer

Advanced Micro Devices; Boxborough (MA); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Advanced Micro Devices in Boxborough, Massachusetts is seeking a Circuit Designer to own analog mixed-signal blocks for memory interface PHYs in cutting-edge FinFET technology. You will drive circuit design, layout quality, and timing analysis while collaborating with RTL, Verification and Physical Design teams.

The ideal candidate has a masters in Electrical/Electronics Engineering, strong analog/mixed-signal experience, and clear communication and documentation skills.

Qualifications

• Masters in Electrical/Electronics Engineering (microelectronics preferred).
• Strong analog/mixed-signal circuit design knowledge with emphasis on high-speed memory interfaces.
• Clear communication and presentation skills with meticulous documentation.

Responsibilities

• Own analog mixed-signal blocks for memory interface PHYs in cutting-edge FinFET technology nodes.
• Perform circuit design, layout quality, electrical and timing analysis, and reliability checks.
• Interface with cross-functional teams like RTL, Verification and Physical Design.

Skills

Analog/mixed-signal design

Communication skills

Documentation

Education

Masters in Electrical/Electronics Engineering

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.

THE ROLE

This job opening is for a Circuit Designer within a team responsible for definition, specification and implementation of high speed and high precision memory interface PHY circuits for DDR, LPDDR and GDDR. This team owns a wide variety of key IP in Digital and Analog/Mixed-Signal domains catering to AMD products across multiple business units. With a good mix of experienced designers and recent college graduates from top Engineering institutions across the country, this team offers a very competitive atmosphere with excellent scope to learn and improve. Meticulous execution routine resulting in a solid track record, a strong focus on innovation and a balanced work-life distribution makes this one of the top-class teams in this space across the industry.

THE PERSON

Ideal candidate would be the one with not only strong circuit design knowledge, but also clear communication and presentation skills along with diligent documentation of work. Passion to go beyond the call of duty and innovate for higher efficiency would be a key differentiator.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Complete ownership of analog mixed-signal blocks for memory interface PHY's in cutting edge FinFet technology nodes.
• Responsible for circuit design, layout quality, electrical and timing analysis, and reliability checks.
• Interface with cross-functional teams like RTL, Verification and Physical Design.

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE

• Strong hands-on experience in analog/mixed signal circuits for memory interface PHY (DDR 5/6, LPDDR 5/6 and GDDR6/7) or serial links (SerDes, PCIE), such as, Transmitter, Receiver (with CTLE, VGA, DFE), DLL, PI and clock distribution.
• Knowledge of LDO and Ultra-Fast Transient Regulators is a plus.
• Good technical knowledge of power-performance trade-offs in the designs.
• Direct experience in all phases of design analysis including functional, timing and electrical sign-off

ACADEMIC CREDENTIALS

• Masters in Electrical/Electronics Engineering, with specialization in microelectronics or something similar

LOCATION: Boxborough, Massachusetts

This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship.

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