SR ASIC Design Engineer - Ethernet Switch & High-Speed I/O

Advanced Micro Devices; Santa Clara (CA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Advanced Micro Devices is seeking an ASIC Design Engineer for their Santa Clara office. This role involves contributing to the design of high-performance network chips, collaborating with multiple engineering teams to achieve silicon success. Candidates should possess strong communication skills and a degree in computer or electrical engineering.

As part of the NTSG ASIC Design Team, you'll work on cutting-edge projects in a culture that fosters innovation and collaboration.

Qualifications

• Detail-oriented and highly accurate.
• Experience in front-end ASIC design.
• Ability to collaborate with diverse teams.

Responsibilities

• Design and integrate Ethernet subsystems.
• Implement switch fabric, buffer, and queue designs.
• Contribute to front-end RTL design for high-speed I/O.

Skills

Knowledge of Ethernet protocols

Problem-solving skills

Good communication skills

Education

Bachelors or Masters degree in computer engineering/Electrical Engineering

Tools

VCS simulation tool

Perl/Python/Shell scripting

SystemVerilog/Verilog RTL design

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:

You will contribute to the ASIC (chip) design for high-performance network chips: AINIC and DPU. As a member of the NTSG ASIC Design Team, you will help bring to life cutting‑edge designs. As a member of the front‑end design/integration team, you will work closely with the architecture, IP design, Physical Design teams, and product engineers to achieve first‑pass silicon success.

THE PERSON:

A successful candidate will work with senior silicon design engineers. The candidate will be highly accurate and detail-oriented, possessing good communication and problem‑solving skills.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Ethernet subsystem design and integration
• Switch fabric, buffer, and queue design and implementation
• Front‑end RTL design and integration of high‑speed I/O subsystems
• Collaboration with architecture, IP, and physical design teams for first‑pass silicon success
• Post‑silicon bring‑up support and yield learning

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE:

• Knowledge of Ethernet protocols, switch design, and buffer/queue management
• Understanding of high‑speed I/O (SerDes) architecture, design, and verification
• Experience with VCS simulation tool, Perl/Python/Shell scripting, and SystemVerilog/Verilog RTL design

ACADEMIC CREDENTIALS:

• Bachelors or Masters degree in computer engineering/Electrical Engineering

LOCATION:

Santa Clara, CA

This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship.

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This posting is for an existing vacancy.