Lead FPGA Prototyping and Emulation Engineer

Company Overview

Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) is a semiconductor company specializing in high-performance computing technologies. Based in Hyderabad, India, AMD focuses on delivering innovative products for AI, data centers, gaming, and embedded systems.

Role Summary

The Lead FPGA Prototyping and Emulation Engineer will drive innovation and technical improvements in AMD’s product development. This role entails working closely within a team to deliver scalable and efficient solutions for system design and verification.

Experience Level

This position requires around 8 years of relevant experience in FPGA prototyping and emulation methodologies, as well as hands-on experience with tool and script development.

Responsibilities

• Enhance AMD's validation capabilities through tool and methodology development.
• Oversee prototyping and emulation flows, ensuring product quality.
• Model unsynthesizable blocks to optimize cost and platform capacity.
• Debug issues during development and production phases of SoC programs.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to track and validate features effectively.
• Engage with various software/hardware modeling frameworks.
• Lead collaborative efforts with multiple teams for project success.

Requirements

Candidates should have a strong background in programming/scripting (C/C++, Perl, Ruby, Python) and extensive experience with vendor flows from Synopsys, Cadence, and Siemens. Candidates must also demonstrate strong skills in protocol knowledge (high-speed protocols including PCIe Gen 5, UFS 3.1, USB 3.1), board-level debugging, and system architecture. Strong problem-solving abilities and attention to detail are crucial. A Bachelor's or Master's degree in electrical or electronics engineering is required.

Education Requirements

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical or Electronics Engineering.