RTL Design Manager

Job Title

RTL Design Manager

Role Summary

Manage a front-end SoC design team responsible for RTL implementation, IP integration, and preparing designs for synthesis for next-generation Adaptable Compute Acceleration Platform devices.

The role provides technical leadership across microarchitecture, RTL implementation, design reviews, and cross-functional coordination to deliver high-performance, low-power SoCs and chiplets.

Experience Level

Senior-level. The posting requests 12+ years of relevant SOC/ASIC design experience.

Responsibilities

Lead and execute delivery of RTL design projects while growing and coordinating the engineering team.

• Manage team activities: hiring, coaching, performance reviews, and retention.
• Plan projects, track execution, and report key metrics and status.
• Drive microarchitecture-to-RTL implementation and timing closure across multiple clock domains and power modes.
• Run and manage design and tapeout reviews, feature and quality assessments, and retrospectives.
• Integrate internal and external IP and coordinate with verification, physical design, integration, and product stakeholders.
• Improve team processes and automation; evaluate and adopt AI-assisted tools where appropriate.
• Participate in tapeout checklists and ensure readiness for synthesis and signoff.

Requirements

Must-have technical skills and leadership experience for immediate contribution.

• Extensive digital design and RTL implementation experience in Verilog/SystemVerilog.
• Practical experience with DFT and executing DFT flows.
• Experience with common SOC design tools: SpyGlass, Questa CDC, Cadence Conformal, VCS.
• Experience specifying timing constraints across multiple clock domains and modes.
• Familiarity with Synopsys Design Compiler and PrimeTime.
• Experience designing with multiple power domains and UPF-based power intent.
• Scripting skills: TCL, Python, Perl; comfortable in Linux and Windows environments.
• Version control experience (Perforce, IC Manage, or Git).
• Proven leadership: strong verbal/written communication, project planning, and managing distributed teams.
• Ability to coordinate cross-functional teams (architecture, verification, physical design, integration, applications, methodology, marketing).

Education Requirements

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering. The posting specifies 12+ years of experience in addition to the degree.

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.