MTS Silicon Design Engineer
Advanced Micro DevicesJob Title
MTS Silicon Design Engineer
Role Summary
Design and deliver high-precision custom analog/mixed-signal and digital circuit blocks for DDR PHY IP used in AMD microprocessor products. The role covers circuit design, layout quality, electrical and timing analysis, and reliability verification.
Work within a cross-functional team of experienced designers and recent graduates; emphasis on meticulous execution and innovation to produce production-ready IP.
Experience Level
Mid-level; specific years of experience not stated.
Responsibilities
Primary responsibilities include ownership of circuit blocks through design and sign-off and collaboration with RTL, verification, and physical design teams.
- Own individual circuit blocks in DDR PHY designs across advanced process nodes.
- Perform circuit design and ensure schematic and layout quality.
- Execute electrical and static timing analysis and prepare sign-off deliverables.
- Perform reliability checks and assess the impact of process variation on performance.
- Collaborate with RTL, verification, and physical design teams to meet performance and timing targets.
Requirements
Must-have technical skills and professional behaviors; preferred items noted.
- Strong circuit design knowledge in analog/mixed-signal and relevant digital interfaces.
- Hands-on experience with DDR circuit design and high-speed interfaces (preferred).
- Experience with functional analysis, static timing analysis, and electrical sign-off.
- Knowledge of power-performance trade-offs in high-speed DDR and/or SerDes architectures.
- Understanding of the impact of process variation on design performance.
- Clear communication and presentation skills; diligent documentation practices.
- Self-motivated with a focus on innovation and execution quality.
Education Requirements
Desired: Master's degree in Electrical/Electronics Engineering with specialization in microelectronics or a similar field.
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.
