Sr. Silicon Design Engineer

AMD; Santa Clara (CA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

CareerArc is seeking a Senior Silicon Design Engineer to join the team in Santa Clara, California. This role involves researching, designing, developing, and testing semiconductor components. Candidates should have a Master’s degree in Computer Engineering or a related field. Skills required include logic design, RTL design, and proficiency in languages such as Verilog and C++. The company offers a dynamic work environment focused on innovation and collaboration.

Qualifications

• Master's degree or foreign equivalent required.
• No specific amount of experience required.
• Experience may be gained through graduate coursework, research, or internships.

Responsibilities

• Research, design, develop, and test electronic components and systems for semiconductor manufacturing.
• Contribute to the development of multidimensional designs involving complex integrated circuits.
• Evaluate process flow from high-level designs to synthesis, place, and route.

Skills

Logic and circuit design

CMOS transistor design

RTL design and coding

Verilog

System Verilog

VHDL

C

C++

Python

GPU, CPU, or SoC architecture

Education

Master's degree in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related field

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.

Job Role and Responsibility

AMD, Inc. is hiring a Senior 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. Perform definition, design, verification, and/or documentation for ASIC development. Determine architecture design, logic design, and/or system simulation. Define module interfaces and 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 on problems of moderate scope where analysis of situations or data requires a review of a variety of factors. Under limited supervision, exercise judgment within defined company procedures and practices to select methods, techniques and evaluation criteria for obtaining results. Utilize knowledge of computers and electronics, including circuit boards, processors, chips, and electronic equipment, as well as 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

• Master's degree or foreign equivalent in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Electronic Engineering, or related field.
• None (no specific amount of experience required).
• Logic and circuit design.
• CMOS transistor design.
• RTL design and coding.
• Verilog, System Verilog, or VHDL.
• C, C++, or Python.
• GPU, CPU, or SoC architecture.
• Experience may be gained through graduate‑level coursework, research, or internship experience.

Benefits: AMD benefits at a glance.

We are an equal‑opportunity, inclusive employer and consider all applicants without regard to any characteristic protected by law. We accommodate applicants' needs as permitted by applicable laws during the recruitment process. AMD may use Artificial Intelligence to help screen, assess, or select applicants for this position. This posting is for an existing vacancy.