Senior RTL IP Design Engineer

Job Title

Senior RTL IP Design Engineer

Role Summary

As part of the Networking Technology Solutions Group, the Senior RTL IP Design Engineer leads front-end RTL design and integration for data-center networking IP. The role collaborates with architecture, IP design, physical design, and product engineering teams to deliver first-pass silicon success and production-ready IP.

Experience Level

Senior — minimum 12 years of relevant industry experience as stated in the posting.

Responsibilities

The engineer will define micro-architecture and IP block specifications, guide implementation, and coordinate cross-functionally to meet performance, power, area and timing goals.

• Define product features and micro-architecture requirements and produce technical specifications for IP blocks.
• Provide technical guidance to RTL design teams and review design deliverables (lint, CDC, synthesis, hand-off documentation).
• Work with architects and cross-functional teams to identify and mitigate complex technical risks.
• Collaborate with physical design on area and floorplan refinement and timing targets.
• Participate in verification test plan reviews and sign-offs.
• Support post-silicon debug and resolution of performance, power and functional issues.
• Share knowledge and contribute to platform and system architecture discussions.

Requirements

Must-have skills and experience:

• Minimum 12 years of experience in silicon IP development and design methodologies.
• Strong Verilog RTL design experience, including simulation, lint, CDC, and synthesis workflows.
• Familiarity with design qualification processes and scripting for automation.
• Proven ability to collaborate with senior architects and cross-geography teams; strong written and verbal communication.
• Experience mentoring and providing technical leadership.

Preferred:

• Experience developing networking IP (Ethernet) and industry-standard security protocols.
• Detailed knowledge of PCIe.

Education Requirements

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Engineering or Electrical Engineering.

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.