Director Silicon Design Engineering

WHAT YOU DO AT AMD CHANGES EVERYTHING At AMD, our mission is to build great products that accelerate next-generation computing experiences—from AI and data centers, to PCs, gaming and embedded systems. Grounded in a culture of innovation and collaboration, we believe real progress comes from bold ideas, human ingenuity and a shared passion to create something extraordinary. When you join AMD, you’ll discover the real differentiator is our culture. We push the limits of innovation to solve the world’s most important challenges—striving for execution excellence, while being direct, humble, collaborative, and inclusive of diverse perspectives. Join us as we shape the future of AI and beyond. Together, we advance your career. THE ROLE:AMD is looking for an experienced technical leader to drive RTL design for future generations of AMD CPUs. In this role, you will manage a high-performing experienced team designing state-of-the-art microprocessors.THE PERSON:AMD is looking for an experienced, detail-oriented, and motivated engineering leader with strong people leadership, teamwork skills and strong technical expertise to manage design of x86 CPUs. You will have the opportunity to work on and learn some of the industry’s cutting edge micro-architectural designs while you create, drive, and execute AMD’s next generation of CPUs. Your contributions will impact products that span the global x86 market from server to desktop and laptop designs. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:Leading and coordinating a team of RTL design engineers across multiple design blocksDrive project design goals and dependencies with architects, DV, and physical design teamsDrive implementation strategy to deliver quality, timely and cost-effective solutionsTechnical leadership to resolve complex design problems in a dynamic environmentParticipate in technical reviews of specifications, design, and test plans. Identify and address areas of concern to meet design quality objectivesPREFERRED SKILLS:Experience delivering multiple tape outs in a design leadership roleExpertise in computer architecture, processor pipeline and memory hierarchyExperience designing Instruction Set Architecture of a complex microprocessorScripting languages (e.g. Ruby, Python, or Perl)ACADEMIC CREDENTIALS:BS or MS in EE, CE, or CS and relevant experienceLOCATION:Santa Clara, CaliforniaThis role is not eligible for visa sponsorship.#LI-KR1Benefits offered are described: AMD benefits at a glance.AMD does not accept unsolicited resumes from headhunters, recruitment agencies, or fee-based recruitment services. AMD and its subsidiaries are equal opportunity, inclusive employers and will consider all applicants without regard to age, ancestry, color, marital status, medical condition, mental or physical disability, national origin, race, religion, political and/or third-party affiliation, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We encourage applications from all qualified candidates and will accommodate applicants’ needs under the respective laws throughout all stages of the recruitment and selection process.AMD may use Artificial Intelligence to help screen, assess or select applicants for this position. AMD’s “Responsible AI Policy” is available here.This posting is for an existing vacancy.