SerDes RTL Design Engineer

Job Title

SerDes RTL Design Engineer

Role Summary

Design RTL for high-speed SerDes PHYs and related digital blocks, working with system link architects, physical design, and validation teams through pre-tapeout sign-off and silicon bring-up.

Position sits on a hybrid team based in San Jose, CA; responsibilities span micro-architecture, RTL implementation, verification, and PPA analysis.

Experience Level

Mid-level (typical 3–7 years of relevant ASIC/PHY design and verification experience).

Responsibilities

The engineer will implement and verify digital RTL for SerDes PHYs and collaborate across design, verification, and physical teams.

• Micro-architect high-speed SerDes PHY designs with system link architects.
• RTL design of digital blocks including calibration loops and DSP functions.
• Behavioral modeling using Verilog/SystemVerilog.
• Apply low-power design techniques and conduct PPA (performance, power, area) analysis.
• Develop and run block-level testbenches for functional verification and debug.
• Use design checker tools (LINT, CDC, RDC) and participate in synthesis flow and static timing analysis.
• Collaborate with physical design and validation teams for pre-tapeout sign-off and silicon bring-up.

Requirements

Must-have technical skills and experience for immediate contribution.

• Proficient in RTL coding with Verilog/SystemVerilog and strong logic design skills.
• Experience in micro-architecture and producing design specifications.
• Familiarity with synthesis flows and static timing analysis.
• Experience with design checker and functional verification tools.
• Knowledge of low-power design methodologies and multi-clock-domain designs.
• Proficiency in scripting (Python, Perl, or TCL) for automation and verification tasks.
• Background in mixed-signal design.

Nice-to-have:

• Experience with SerDes PHY implementations and high-speed I/O protocols.

Education Requirements

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

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.