Senior RTL / IP Design Engineer

Job Title

Senior RTL / IP Design Engineer

Role Summary

Deliver silicon IP solutions across the design hierarchy from u-architecture through productization for programmable-logic based SOC designs. Work on IP design, integration, verification and support as part of a cross-functional Silicon IP & SoC team.

Experience Level

Senior level. The posting specifies a minimum of 5 years of relevant experience; role expects proven independent engineering contributions and technical leadership.

Responsibilities

Engineers in this role lead and participate across multiple phases of IP product development.

• Define micro-architecture and translate architecture into RTL implementation plans.
• Execute RTL design, IP integration, documentation and productization tasks.
• Develop and review comprehensive test plans including compliance and interoperability testing.
• Act as a senior technical reviewer for u-architecture and implementation reviews.
• Drive verification plans and provide critical feedback on design and verification approaches.
• Support prototyping, validation, silicon bring-up and production tapeout activities.
• Coordinate with stakeholders across sites/time zones and provide regular project updates to management.

Requirements

Key technical skills, experience, and behavioral attributes expected for successful candidates.

• Must-have: Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience in silicon IP development and methodologies.
• Must-have: Hands-on Verilog RTL design experience and familiarity with simulation flows (VCS or equivalent).
• Must-have: Proven experience contributing to complex silicon tapeouts and Design-for-Test methodologies.
• Must-have: Scripting experience (Perl, Shell) for automation and flows.
• Must-have: Deep practical experience with at least some of: PCIe, DMA engines, NVMe storage IP, Ethernet/TCP-IP, RDMA or related networking IPs.
• Strong oral and written communication skills; ability to influence cross-functional teams and lead technical discussions.
• Ability to analyze complex problems, propose solutions, and work independently on ambiguous technical challenges.
• Nice-to-have: Experience improving RTL design and verification methodologies and contributing to IP architecture decisions.

Education Requirements

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

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.