Sr. Systems Design Engineer

Job Title

Sr. Systems Design Engineer

Role Summary

Design, evaluate, and validate system-level hardware and firmware for semiconductor products. The role contributes to architecture and framework decisions, defines system interfaces and specifications, and resolves system-design weaknesses across multiple products.

Work supports AMD platforms for high-performance computing, cloud, and AI applications.

Experience Level

Senior; the posting does not specify a minimum number of years of professional experience.

Responsibilities

Primary responsibilities include system design, validation, and cross-product technical leadership.

• Research, design, develop, and test electronic components and systems for semiconductor products.
• Design complete and complex frameworks, systems, or products and define system specifications.
• Define processes and working parameters for hardware/software compatibility and conceive system interfaces and prototypes.
• Identify, analyze, and resolve system-design weaknesses.
• Influence and contribute to architecture and frameworks used across multiple products.
• Evaluate process flow from high-level design through synthesis, place-and-route, timing, and power analysis.
• Provide multi-layered technical expertise for next-generation initiatives and collaborate across teams.

Requirements

Must-have technical skills and core competencies.

• Proficiency in Python.
• Experience with GPU architecture.
• Experience using Git.
• Strong system-design and architecture skills, including defining interfaces and specifications.
• Familiarity with EDA flows and implementation concerns: synthesis, place-and-route, timing, and power.
• Solid understanding of digital electronics including processors, chips, and circuit boards.
• Ability to analyze complex problems and propose practical design solutions.

Education Requirements

Master's degree or foreign equivalent in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, Embedded Systems, or a related field. The posting notes that relevant experience may be gained through graduate-level coursework, research, or internship 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.