ASIC Design Engineer - Advanced Micro Devices, Inc

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ASIC DESIGN ENGINEER

THE ROLE:

A senior technical contributor that drives end-to-end delivery of SerDes solution  directly contributing to, and coordinating implementation and optimization across multiple teams. The position will involve interfacing with software and hardware engineering teams and AMD partners to plan, develop and optimize use cases. This is an exciting opportunity to work on the cutting edge of SerDes Technology.

THE PERSON:

You are a subject matter expert and strong technical contributor with SerDes/PHY  experience. You excel as part of a team where communication and team skills are highly valued.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

As an ASIC Design Engineer, your responsibilities span various aspects of SOC design:

• Write microarchitecture and/or design specifications 
• Design, implement, and debug complex logic designs 
• Integrate complex IPs into the SOC
• Work with other specialists that are members of the SOC Design - Verification, Emulation, STA, and Physical Design teams  
• Support all front end integration activities (Lint, CDC, Synthesis, and ECO) 
• Implement design automation via Python or other languages 
• Collaborate with software and systems teams to ensure a high quality system

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE:

• Hands on experience in all aspects of the chip development process with proficiency in front end tools and methodologies
• Writing specifications and converting them to design
• Experience or knowledge of system architecture, CPU & IP Integration, and power and clock management designs is highly desirable
• Experience in front-end implementation tasks such as synthesis, timing, area/power analysis, linting, and logic equivalence checks.
• Experience in low-power design techniques such as clock- and power-gating is a plus
• Ability to communicate effectively across all internal groups
• Familiarity with scripting languages like Perl or Python or Tcl is a plus
• Familiarity with common on-chip bus protocols such as AMBA (AXI, AHB, APB) is a plus
• Familiarity with security concepts is a plus
• Familiarity with software and operating concepts is a plus
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills

ACADEMIC CREDENTIALS:

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in related discipline preferred

LOCATION:

San Jose, CA

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At AMD, your base pay is one part of your total rewards package.  Your base pay will depend on where your skills, qualifications, experience, and location fit into the hiring range for the position. You may be eligible for incentives based upon your role such as either an annual bonus or sales incentive. Many AMD employees have the opportunity to own shares of AMD stock, as well as a discount when purchasing AMD stock if voluntarily participating in AMD’s Employee Stock Purchase Plan. You’ll also be eligible for competitive benefits described in more detail here.

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