Senior RTL Design Engineer - DDR/LPDDR Memory Controller

Job Title

Senior RTL Design Engineer - DDR/LPDDR Memory Controller

Role Summary

Join AMD's Memory Controller Design team to develop RTL for DDR/LPDDR memory controller IP. The role focuses on implementing microarchitecture features, optimizing power/performance/area, and collaborating with architects, verification, and EDA flow teams to deliver high-quality IP.

Locations include Boxborough, MA; Austin, TX; and Vancouver, BC. This role is listed as hybrid and is not eligible for visa sponsorship.

Experience Level

Senior-level. Years of experience not specified in the posting.

Responsibilities

Key day-to-day responsibilities include:

• Define and implement IP microarchitecture features in collaboration with architects.
• Develop and maintain RTL for memory controller IP.
• Analyze and optimize designs for power, performance, and area.
• Participate in design specification reviews and code reviews.
• Run lint, CDC, and timing analysis to support robust implementation.
• Work with verification engineers to validate, debug, and iterate IP throughout the project lifecycle.

Requirements

Must-have and preferred technical skills and attributes:

• Must-have: Practical experience with digital logic design and RTL coding (Verilog and/or SystemVerilog).
• Must-have: Ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams and communicate technical concepts clearly.
• Nice-to-have: Experience with DDR or LPDDR memory systems and memory controller design.
• Nice-to-have: Familiarity with EDA tools and design flows (simulation, lint, synthesis) and digital logic verification.
• Nice-to-have: Experience with scripting languages such as Python, Perl, or Tcl.
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Education Requirements

Bachelor's or master’s degree in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical field (as stated in the posting).

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.