RTL Design Engineer

Job Title

RTL Design Engineer

Role Summary

As a Member of Technical Staff in AMD's Silicon IP Solutions & SoC group, you will lead RTL IP architecture, implementation and productization for programmable-logic-based silicon designs. The role spans u-architecture definition, RTL design, integration, validation and ASICization.

You will lead technical reviews, mentor junior engineers, coordinate cross-functional teams, and deliver complex IP solutions across market segments.

Experience Level

Senior level — minimum 8 years of relevant industry experience.

Responsibilities

Primary responsibilities include:

• Define u-architecture from architecture specifications and translate into RTL implementation plans.
• Perform RTL design, IP integration, documentation and technical reviews throughout the product cycle.
• Lead cross-functional IP teams from front-end development through productization and ASICization.
• Develop and review implementation and verification plans; participate in architecture and implementation reviews.
• Work with stakeholders to develop comprehensive test plans including compliance and interoperability testing.
• Mentor and guide junior engineers and provide regular technical updates to the management chain.

Requirements

Must-have skills and experience:

• At least 8 years of experience in silicon IP development and RTL design.
• Strong Verilog RTL design experience and familiarity with VCS simulation tools.
• Experience with design-for-test (DFT) methodologies and silicon tapeout flow.
• Scripting skills (Perl, Shell) for automation and validation tasks.
• Proven ability to lead technical projects and collaborate across distributed teams; strong written and verbal communication.
• Experience creating and reviewing verification plans and implementation reviews.

Nice-to-have:

• Experience with PCIe, full-featured DMA, NVMe storage IP, Ethernet, TCP/IP, or RDMA IPs.
• Prior work on programmable-logic-based silicon designs.

Education Requirements

Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering or Computer Science is required; a master’s degree or equivalent practical experience is acceptable. The posting explicitly allows equivalent experience.

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.