Sr. Silicon Design Engineer

AMD; Fort Collins (CO); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

AMD, Inc. in Fort Collins, CO, is hiring Sr. Silicon Design Engineer to research, design, develop, and test electronic components and systems for semiconductor manufacturing.

The role covers ASIC development from architecture to timing and power optimization, including verification, layout interfaces, and complex IC design challenges. You'll work with Verilog and industry-standard EDA tools in a fast-paced environment, contributing to high-performance silicon for AMD products and AI/ HPC

Qualifications

• Master’s degree or foreign equivalent in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related field.
• Requires one year of experience in the job offered or closely related engineering role.

Responsibilities

• Research, design, develop, and test electronic components and systems for semiconductor manufacturing.
• Oversee ASIC development, including architecture, logic, and system simulation.
• Define module interfaces for simulation and contribute to physical design and timing analysis.
• Utilize Verilog and EDA tools to verify designs and ensure manufacturability and performance.

Skills

Logic and circuit design

CMOS transistor design

ASIC design

Physical design of deep submicron

Large-scale ASIC chip physical design

ASIC design tools

Back-End EDA tools

Verilog

Education

Master’s degree or foreign equivalent in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related field

Tools

ASIC design tools

Back-End EDA tools

Synthesis tools

Simulation tools

Equivalence checking

Static timing analysis

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. Oversee 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 in an area of specialization to develop ASIC/layout design, working on problems where analysis of data requires evaluation of identifiable factors. Utilize knowledge of computers and electronics, including circuit boards, processors, chips, and electronic equipment, as well as knowledge of design techniques, tools, and principles. 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 Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related field.

Qualifications: Amount and type of experience required:

One (1) year of experience in the job offered or closely related engineering role.

Specific skills required: The following skills are required:

Position requires one (1) year of experience in the following:

• Logic and circuit design;
• CMOS transistor design;
• ASIC Design;
• Physical design of deep submicron digital ASIC chips;
• Large-scale ASIC chip physical design;
• ASIC design tools (synthesis, simulation, equivalence checking, and static timing analysis);
• Back-End (physical design) EDA tools; and
• Verilog.

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Benefits offered are described: AMD benefits at a glance.

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.