Senior VLSI RTL Design Engineer – High-Performance Cores

Job Title

Senior VLSI RTL Design Engineer – High-Performance Cores

Role Summary

Design and implement high-performance, energy-efficient cache and fabric RTL for next-generation CPU cores. Work with CPU/cache architects, physical design, and verification teams to deliver Verilog RTL, meet timing, and ensure manufacturability.

Experience Level

Senior. The posting specifies 3+ years of hardware design experience.

Responsibilities

Primary responsibilities include:

• Develop RTL in Verilog for caches, fabric, and related datapath/control logic.
• Collaborate with CPU/cache architects to translate microarchitecture into RTL.
• Work with physical design and timing teams to meet timing and layout constraints.
• Coordinate with verification teams to ensure functional correctness and testability.
• Optimize designs for performance, power, and manufacturability.
• Participate in design reviews, debug silicon-relevant issues, and support synthesis/place-and-route flows.
• Document design decisions and maintain clear handoff artifacts for downstream teams.

Requirements

Must-have technical skills and experience:

• 3+ years of hardware/RTL design experience.
• Proven, hands-on RTL design experience and strong Verilog HDL skills.
• Experience optimizing timing and working with timing closure methodologies.
• Familiarity collaborating with physical design and verification teams.
• Strong problem-solving skills and effective written and verbal communication.

Nice-to-have:

• Experience with CPU cache and on-chip fabric design.
• Background in energy-efficient microarchitecture and high-performance cores.
• Experience with synthesis constraints, power/perf analysis, or multi-team global development.

Education Requirements

Requires a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or a closely related technical field (BS/MS in ECE/CS 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.