Advanced Micro Devices, Inc

CPU Microarchitecture & Cache RTL Design Engineer

Advanced Micro Devices, Inc • $130K — $155K *
Fort Collins, CO 80525In-Person
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Qualifications

  • 5-7 years of experience in VLSI RTL design and development
  • Strong background in Cache architecture and implementation
  • Proficient with Digital RTL Design, Verilog HDL, and scripting skills
  • Experience collaborating with diverse engineering teams
  • Bachelor's or master's degree in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field

Responsibilities

  • Design and execute high-performance Cache and Routing Fabric solutions
  • Optimize RTL for physical implementation and timing closure
  • Develop verifiable architectures and features with Design Verification teams
  • Ensure RTL reliability and manufacturability with Design for Test teams
  • Address complex architectural interactions in IP and SoC designs globally
  • Enhance CPU design quality through innovative simplification
  • Mentor junior engineers and guide technical collaboration

Benefits

  • Comprehensive healthcare coverage
  • Retirement savings plan with company match
  • Flexible work arrangements
  • Professional development opportunities
  • Employee wellness programs
Full Job Description
THE ROLE:

AMD's Cores Organization delivers advanced CPU, Cache, and Chiplet technologies that are foundational to AMD's server, client, and gaming products. We are seeking an experienced VLSI RTL Design Engineer to join our team as a senior technical contributor. In this role, the engineer will design and implement high-performance, energy-efficient cache and fabric solutions. This individual will contribute to the development of AMD's next generation cores and caches while collaborating with a broad range of engineering disciplines. The engineer will join the team based in Fort Collins, CO.

THE PERSON:

The ideal candidate has experience delivering complex technical projects and achieving results within project timelines. As a Microarchitecture and RTL contributor for Cache designs, this individual enjoys collaborating with cross-functional teams that span a variety of technical disciplines.

Our team continuously seeks innovative approaches to improve chip performance, power efficiency, and area optimization. Success in this role requires creativity, strong analytical and problem-solving skills, and effective written and verbal communication abilities. The candidate enjoys solving challenging technical problems, working collaboratively to develop solutions, and contributing to the success of multiple AMD products.

As the organization continues to grow in capability and scale, the candidate will have opportunities to mentor engineers, share technical expertise, and support the development of team capabilities.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
  • Collaborate with Cache and CPU Architects to design, document, and execute optimized high-performance Cache and Routing Fabric designs.
  • Collaborate with Physical Design teams to develop RTL optimized for physical implementation and timing closure.
  • Collaborate with Design Verification teams to develop architectures and features that are clearly documented and verifiable.
  • Collaborate with Design for Test teams to develop RTL that is reliable, testable, and manufacturable.
  • Work across global teams to solve complex architectural interactions between IP and SoC designs.
  • Develop improvements to CPU designs by increasing quality, simplifying design complexity through innovation, and strengthening technical collaboration across teams.
  • Solve complex design and tool challenges through innovative and practical solutions while contributing to technical excellence across the organization. Create technical presentations for peers and management.
  • Guide and mentor other engineers.


PREFERRED EXPERIENCE:
  • Prior experience with Cache architecture development and execution, including Cache Controller and Array RTL implementation.
  • Prior experience with CPU Coherency, Coherent NoC, Cache Allocation and Replacement Policy, Quality of Service, Fairness, and Forward Progress architecture and implementation.
  • Prior experience collaborating effectively with diverse teams across disciplines.
  • Prior experience with Digital RTL Design, Verilog HDL, and scripting.


ACADEMIC CREDENTIALS:
  • Bachelor's or master's degree in computer engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related technical field.


This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship.

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Learn more about Advanced Micro Devices, Inc
Size
15,500 employees
Market Cap
$100.9 billion
Industry
Manufacturing & Automotive
Net Income
$2.4 billion
Founded
1969
5 Year Trend
+30.9%
Revenue
$9.7 billion
NASDAQ
AMD
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