Sr. Silicon Design Engineer

Advanced Micro Devices, Inc.; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

AMD is hiring Sr. Silicon Design Engineer to research, design, develop, and test electronic components and systems for semiconductor fabrication.

You will lead definition, verification, and documentation for ASIC development and evaluate architectures and timing to meet performance goals. This role requires a Master’s degree in Electrical/Computer Engineering and at least one year of verification experience.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Electrical and Computer Engineering or related field.
• 1 year of experience as a Verification Engineer or similar role.
• Experience in C, C++, or Python; Verilog, SystemVerilog, or VHDL; hardware verification; ASIC design tools; Unix/Linux environments; RTL design and coding.

Responsibilities

• Research, design, develop, and test electronic components and systems for semiconductor manufacturing.
• Lead definition, design, verification, and documentation for ASIC development.
• Evaluate architectures, logic design, and system simulation; define module interfaces for simulation.
• Contribute to multidimensional designs involving layout of complex ICs; assess process flow from high-level designs to synthesis, place and route, and timing/power.
• Work with cross-functional teams to resolve complex issues and drive technically important projects with independent judgment.

Skills

C/C++/Python

Verilog/SystemVerilog

RTL design

Hardware verification

Synthesis/Simulation

Linux/Unix

ASIC design tools

Education

Master's degree (Electrical/Computer Engineering or related)

Job description

ADVANCE YOUR CAREER. ADVANCE THE WORLD.

At AMD, we believe technology can change lives for the better. It can heal us, entertain us, and make us more connected, productive, and understanding of the world around us. And we're looking for talent who feel the same: people who want to leave the planet better than they found it, those who don't shy away from humanity's challenges but are determined to help solve them.

AMD is powering the next generation of supercomputing, high-performance computing, cloud, and AI. Whether you're designing next-gen processors, enabling AI breakthroughs, or creating go-to-market plans, every role at AMD contributes to something bigger - technology that moves the world forward.

Job Role and Responsibility

: AMD, Inc., is hiring Sr. Silicon Design Engineer to Research, design, develop, and/or test electronic components and systems for semiconductor and related device manufacturing, employing knowledge of electronic theory. Lead definition, design, verification, and/or documentation for ASIC development. Determine architecture design, logic design, and/or system simulation. Define module interfaces/formats for simulation. Contribute to the development of multidimensional designs involving the layout of complex integrated circuits. Evaluate all aspects of the process flow from high-level designs to synthesis, place and route, and timing and power use. Work with cross-functional teams including engineers to develop ASIC/layout design, working on complex issues where analysis of situations or data requires an in-depth evaluation of variable factors. Drive projects or processes of significant technical importance. Exercise independent judgment to select methods, techniques and evaluation criteria for obtaining results. Utilize knowledge of or wide-ranging experience with computers and electronics, including circuit boards, processors, chips, electronic equipment, design techniques, tools, and principles to resolve complex issues in creative and effective ways. Apply knowledge of engineering principles, best practices, and technologies to the design, development, and testing of various AMD products.

Travel required:

NO

Qualifications: Degree required

Master's degree or foreign equivalent in Electrical and Computer Engineering, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related field.

Qualifications: Amount and type of experience required

: One (1) year of experience as a Verification Engineer or similar engineering occupation.

Specific skills required: The following skills are required:

Position requires experience in the following:

• C, C++, or Python;
• Verilog, System Verilog, or VHDL;
• Performing hardware verification;
• Design flows and methodologies used for chip verification;
• ASIC design and tools (synthesis, simulation, equivalence checking, static timing analysis);
• Unix or Linux environments; and
• RTL design and coding.

Experience may be gained through graduate-level coursework, research, or internship experience.

Preferred Skills: N/A

Benefits offered are described: AMD benefits at a glance.

AMD does not accept unsolicited resumes from headhunters, recruitment agencies, or fee-based recruitment services. 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.

AMD may use Artificial Intelligence to help screen, assess or select applicants for this position. AMD's "Responsible AI Policy" is available here.

This posting is for an existing vacancy.