Sr. Analog Design Engineer

Advanced Micro Devices, Inc.; Boxborough (MA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. is seeking a Circuit Designer for their team in Boxborough, Massachusetts. This role involves defining and implementing high-speed memory interface PHY circuits. Ideal candidates will possess strong circuit design knowledge, communication skills, and a passion for innovation.

The successful applicant will take ownership of critical analog mixed-signal design tasks, interfacing with various cross-functional teams. A Master's degree in Electrical/Electronics Engineering is required, with a focus on microelectronics preferred.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a top-class team in a leading technology company.

Qualifications

• Strong hands-on experience in analog/mixed signal circuits for memory interface PHY (DDR5/6, LPDDR5/6, GDDR6/7).
• Good technical knowledge of power-performance trade-offs in designs.
• Direct experience in all phases of design analysis including functional, timing, and electrical sign-off.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Circuit design knowledge

Communication skills

Documentation diligence

Innovation

Education

Masters in Electrical/Electronics Engineering

Tools

Mixed signal circuits

LDO and Ultra-Fast Transient Regulators

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.

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.