Radiation Effects & RAS Silicon Architect

Job Title

Radiation Effects & RAS Silicon Architect

Role Summary

Work in the Advanced Architecture, Technology & Verification Group to define and develop FPGA and SoC architecture with a focus on radiation effects (SEE/TID) and Reliability, Availability, Serviceability (RAS) for terrestrial and space markets.

Contribute to radiation-hardened product architecture, predictive modeling, PDKs and test vehicles, and collaborate with silicon technology, architecture, and marketing teams.

Experience Level

Senior level. Specific years of experience not stated.

Responsibilities

Primary responsibilities include architecture definition, radiation analysis, and development of mitigation solutions.

• Apply IC design and solid-state physics fundamentals to address Single Event Effects (SEU, SEL, SEFI) in FPGAs and space-grade silicon.
• Define and develop SEE Product Design Kits (PDKs), test vehicles, and system-level radiation hardening approaches.
• Evaluate and validate test vehicles at the FPGA level and contribute to competitive technology analysis.
• Contribute SEE/RAS architectural specifications for XQR/space-grade FPGA and SoC products.
• Analyze semiconductor technology scaling and its impact on radiation sensitivity.
• Build predictive models for next-generation radiation performance, considering features, power, and cost trade-offs.
• Collaborate with Silicon Technology, Advanced Architecture, and Marketing teams; coordinate across sites and time zones.
• Travel to worldwide test facilities and participate in development consortia as required.

Requirements

Must-have technical skills and logistical requirements; preferred items noted separately.

• Must-have: Deep knowledge of radiation effects (SEU, SEL, SEFI, TID) and the underlying physics impacting semiconductor devices and FPGAs.
• Must-have: Experience with FPGA and SoC architecture, implementation, and relevant software/tools.
• Must-have: Strong background in IC design and solid-state physics applied to radiation mitigation.
• Must-have: Experience in advanced silicon process technologies and architecture analysis.
• Must-have: Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, effective written and verbal communication, and ability to collaborate across distributed teams.
• Must-have: Willingness to travel internationally to test facilities.
• Must-have: Must be authorized to work in the United States; this role is not eligible for visa sponsorship.
• Nice-to-have: Prior experience at a leading semiconductor company working on radiation-tolerant or space-grade products.
• Nice-to-have: Self-driven with ability to set direction and execute independently.

Education Requirements

Master's or PhD degree in Electrical Engineering, Applied Physics, or equivalent (the posting states "Master's or PhD degree in Electrical Engineering, Applied Physics or equivalent").

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.