Senior RTL Silicon Design & Validation Engineer

Job Title

Senior RTL Silicon Design & Validation Engineer

Role Summary

Join the AECG Product Validation and Solutions Team to design and validate RTL for next-generation PCIe, CXL and connectivity IP used in datacenter, AI, acceleration and communications products. The role covers RTL design, verification planning, pre- and post-silicon validation and collaboration with global engineering teams.

Experience Level

Senior — typically requires 8+ years of relevant RTL design and silicon validation experience.

Responsibilities

Primary responsibilities span architecture, RTL implementation, validation and productization of high-speed connectivity IP.

• Design, implement and productize PCIe, CXL and related connectivity IP for programmable silicon.
• Participate in all phases of product development: exploration, architecture, implementation, prototyping, validation and productization.
• Develop comprehensive test plans including compliance and interoperability testing; review design implementations and verification plans.
• Perform pre-silicon and post-silicon validation and silicon bring-up for PCIe-enabled blocks.
• Manage IP validation, release activities and provide ongoing product support.
• Collaborate with global cross-site engineering teams and provide technical leadership in assigned areas.

Requirements

Required and preferred technical skills and tools for effective performance in this role.

• Must-have: 8+ years of hands-on experience in RTL design and silicon validation, including IP/SOC design methodologies.
• Must-have: Strong RTL coding skills in Verilog and SystemVerilog and experience with RTL simulation tools (e.g., VCS, ModelSim).
• Must-have: Experience in pre-silicon and post-silicon validation and silicon bring-up.
• Must-have: Experience with FPGA prototypes for system or IP validation.
• Must-have: Proficiency with scripting and automation: Tcl, Perl, Python, UNIX shells and Makefiles.
• Must-have: Practical experience with lab equipment relevant to PCIe and high-speed interfaces (e.g., exerciser/analyzer tools).
• Nice-to-have: Familiarity with high-speed protocols and interfaces such as PCIe (Gen6/Gen7), CXL, NVMe, Ethernet, DDR3/4/5, LPDDR, HBM, and AMBA AXI/AHB/APB.
• Nice-to-have: Knowledge of C/C++ and additional verification or debug tools.

Education Requirements

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Engineering or Electrical Engineering. The posting specifies 8+ years of related 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.