Silicon Design Engineer - Technical Lead

ADVANCE YOUR CAREER. ADVANCE THE WORLD. At AMD, we believe technology has the power to solve the world’s most important challenges. From advancing healthcare and scientific discovery to powering AI and the technologies people rely on every day, innovation at AMD is shaping the future. Whether you’re designing next-gen processors, enabling AI breakthroughs, or bringing leading edge products to market, every role at AMD contributes to something bigger — technology that moves the world forward. Join us and, together, we’ll advance your career.THE ROLE:This role is an excellent opportunity to work on the cutting-edge next generation technologies that will be part of future AMD Microprocessors powering Servers and Personal Computers as well as Graphics Cards and VR sets. You will join one of the fastest-growing field of Chiplet Interconnect technology rapidly being adopted across the VLSI industry. The team works on supporting both AMD proprietary I/O protocols and is also a key driver for industry standard Universal Chiplet Interconnect Express (UCIe) and Ultra Accelerator Link (UALink). The IP portfolio caters to short/ultra-short reach die-2-die interconnect with different bounding boxes tied to beachfront, Power, BER requirements. As a member of this team, you get a chance to work on IP development, drive design-specification, work on digital design and collaborate in the whole spectrum of areas include DFT, Firmware, Design verification, and Physical Design.THE PERSON:Thrives in a collaborative, team-oriented environment that fosters continuous learning and professional growth. Demonstrates strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities, with exceptional attention to detail and a passion for learning new design methodologies and implementation techniques. Possesses excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across teams and influence stakeholders. Exhibits strong leadership potential and a proactive approach to driving results.KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:Experience with I/O protocols like USB, PCIe, CXL.Experience in developing micro-architecture for any given module.RTL design experience with multi-clock, high frequency designs, low latency, low power & high performance.Debugging/Post Silicon Bring upGood Documentation and presentation skills.Micro-architecture of simple to complex digital blocks.RTL development using best industry practices.Optimize design for key metrics like Area, Power, Performance etc.Ability to work with cross-functional teams like DFT, Implementation, Verification, Emulation, Firmware regularly.PREFERRED EXPERIENCE:Experience in digital front-end implementation, including micro-arch. definitionExperience with scripting/automation languages like Python/PerlFirmware on Hardware-Firmware co-designExperience with state-of-the-art industry standard digital toolsPreferred experience in design with multiple clock domainsRTL design experience with multi-clock, high frequency designsKnowledge in digital RTL Digital Design and ImplementationExperience with Synthesis, Equivalence Checking, Clock-Domain Crossing (CDC) Analysis, Area/Power optimizations, Linting, Static Timing Analysis (STA)ACADEMIC CREDENTIALS:Master’s/Bachelor’s in electrical engineering or equivalent preferredLocation: Markham, ON#LI-PA1#LI-Hybrid.Benefits 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.