Lead RTL Design Engineer

Job Title

Lead RTL Design Engineer

Role Summary

Senior engineer on the SoC Design team responsible for RTL design, integration, and top-level implementation of AMD and third-party IP. Works across IP development, verification, front-end integration, and physical design to deliver SoC logic, power implementation, and connectivity.

Experience Level

Senior — typically 8+ years of SoC design and Verilog RTL development experience.

Responsibilities

Accountable for SoC-level RTL design, integration, and delivery across multiple IPs and design domains.

• Lead SoC-level design and integration activities.
• Integrate IPs, system interconnect, voltage/clock/reset crossings, fuses, and I/O.
• RTL design and coding for SoC logic and features.
• Drive SoC power design and UPF-based low-power implementation tasks.
• Perform static verification activities: RTL lint, CDC, RDC, power checks, and connectivity checks.
• Debug simulation and integration issues spanning multiple IPs in collaboration with verification teams.
• Support top-level synthesis and collaborate with physical design for full-chip implementation.
• Lead a design domain (integration, power, CDC/RDC, connectivity, or equivalent).

Requirements

Core technical skills and attributes required for success in this role.

• Must-have:
  • 8+ years of SoC design and Verilog RTL development experience.
  • Experience in CPU, SoC, or ASIC environments.
  • Strong understanding of SoC integration and architecture.
  • Practical experience with system interconnect protocols such as AXI and PCIe.
  • Experience with UPF and low-power design methodologies.
  • Knowledge of static timing analysis (STA) and physical design implementation requirements.
  • Familiarity with scripting (Tcl, Perl, Ruby, Shell) for automation and flows.
  • Knowledge of formal verification techniques and relevant tools.
  • Proven ability to debug complex integration issues across multiple IPs.
• Nice-to-have:
  • Direct experience with top-level synthesis flows or CPU microarchitecture projects.
  • Prior leadership of an integration or power domain on a full-chip project.
• Personal attributes: self-driven, strong written and verbal communication, and effective problem-solving skills.

Education Requirements

BE / B.Tech or ME / M.Tech in Electrical, Electronics, or Computer Engineering (ECE/EEE) or equivalent technical degree; equivalent practical experience is acceptable.

About the Company

Company: Advanced Micro Devices

Headquarters: Sunnyvale, California, USA

Advanced Micro Devices, or AMD, is a global semiconductor company that designs and manufactures microprocessors, graphics processors, and related technologies for a variety of computing devices. Known for pushing the boundaries of innovation, AMD's mission is to deliver high-performance computing solutions for AI, data centers, gaming, and embedded applications. They foster a collaborative, inclusive culture focused on creativity and problem-solving, aiming to drive progress and excellence in technology.