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About Amd
AMD (Advanced Micro Devices) is a semiconductor company that develops high-performance processors, graphics cards, and adaptive computing solutions for gaming, data centers, and embedded markets. Industry: Semiconductors
Amd currently has
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Listed pay typically runs
$166,400–$249,600
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As a SOC Silicon Design Engineer on the Computing & Graphics SoC Architecture team, you will develop and design custom silicon for client, discrete graphics, handheld gaming, and gaming consoles. You will work with lead architects to define customer-specific architectures, contribute to product specifications, and analyze performance, power, and area trade-offs from concept through production. Your daily responsibilities include supporting pathfinding activities, compiling competitive analysis data, and translating requirements into detailed technical specifications while ensuring feature interoperability across teams. The role requires a deep understanding of SoC construction including fabric connectivity, memory systems, and floor planning. You will utilize EDA tools, VLSI design flows, and CMOS technology to solve complex problems. Proficiency in scripting languages like Perl, TCL, and Python is preferred to help streamline workflows and automate processes for the team.
Support pathfinding activities to influence and define next-generation SoC architectures.
Analyze design trade-offs regarding performance, power, and area impact.
Compile and analyze competitive data to inform product strategy.
Translate customer requirements into detailed micro-architecture specifications.
Ensure architectural alignment of features with internal engineering and IP teams.
Develop and maintain comprehensive end-to-end process documentation for cross-team alignment.
Conduct experiments and analysis to formulate technical recommendations for global design teams.
What we're looking for
Bachelor's, Master's, or PhD in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or Computer Science.
Solid understanding of SoC construction including fabric connectivity, memory systems, power delivery, clock distribution, floor planning, and packaging (preferred).
Skills in scripting, data analysis, experience with EDA tools, VLSI design flow, and CMOS technology (preferred).
Proficiency in scripting languages such as Perl, TCL, or Python (preferred).
Strong problem-solving, organizational, and communication skills.
Ability to analyze and understand sophisticated workflows and processes while developing ways to streamline and automate them (preferred).
Proven ability to translate complex technical details into clear, concise, and well-structured documentation (preferred).