Sr. RTL IP Design Engineer

Job Title

Sr. RTL IP Design Engineer

Role Summary

Senior front-end RTL/IP design engineer in the Networking Technology Solutions Group responsible for defining IP features, creating technical specifications, and delivering front-end RTL and integration needed for first-pass silicon success in data-center networking products.

Work cross-functionally with architecture, IP design, physical design, verification, and product teams to develop and deliver high-quality networking IP solutions.

Experience Level

Senior — requires a minimum of 12 years of relevant industry experience.

Responsibilities

The role focuses on RTL/IP specification, front-end implementation, cross-functional technical leadership, and post-silicon support.

• Define product features and micro-architecture; author technical specifications for IP blocks.
• Work with IP/domain architects to identify technical risks and define mitigation strategies.
• Deliver high-quality RTL with supporting simulation, lint, CDC, synthesis artifacts, and hand-off documentation.
• Collaborate with physical design for area, floorplan refinement, timing targets, and sign-off.
• Participate in verification test-plan reviews and ensure design qualification metrics are met.
• Support post-silicon debug and resolution of performance, power, and functional issues.
• Mentor team members and contribute to platform and system architecture knowledge sharing.

Requirements

Core technical and professional requirements.

• Minimum 12 years of experience in silicon IP development and front-end design.
• Strong Verilog RTL design and simulation skills; proven experience with linting, CDC analysis, and synthesis flows.
• Experience with RTL scripting and design qualification processes.
• Proven experience developing networking IP such as Ethernet and related security protocol implementations.
• Experience collaborating across architecture, physical design, verification, and product teams across geographies.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills; experience briefing technical and executive audiences.
• PCIe knowledge is a plus.

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.