Advanced Micro Devices, Inc

SoC Architect

Advanced Micro Devices, Inc • $130K — $180K *
Folsom, CA 95630In-Person
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Qualifications

  • 5-7 years of experience in SoC architecture and embedded systems design
  • Strong background in x86, GPU, interconnect, and memory subsystems
  • Proven ability in defining and managing RAS and functional safety standards
  • Experience with performance and power bounding box definitions
  • Familiarity with BIOS/Firmware/Software systems and embedded markets like automotive and networking
  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Engineering or Electrical Engineering

Responsibilities

  • Lead SoC architecture definition and documentation
  • Own and specify platform power and reset sequencing across multiple domains
  • Drive SOC feature specifications and execution
  • Establish static timing analysis definitions in collaboration with teams
  • Architect high-speed I/O solutions, including PCIe configurations
  • Model performance, power, and reliability for integrated components
  • Allocate and manage functional safety and RAS requirements with compliance oversight
  • Partner with cross-functional teams to clarify roles and responsibilities on specifications
Full Job Description
THE TEAM

The AECG x86 Embedded Team builds and optimizes x86 platforms for embedded and commercial applications, working across silicon, firmware, and software to deliver reliable, high-performance solutions at scale.

THE ROLE:

As a member of the AECG-Embedded X86 SOC architecture team, you will help bring to life cutting-edge designs. You will work closely with IP design, Physical Design teams, and product engineers to achieve first pass silicon success.

THE PERSON:

A successful candidate will work with senior silicon architects. The candidate will be highly accurate and detail-oriented, possessing good communication and problem-solving skills.

KEY RESPONSIBLITIES:
  • Lead SoC architecture: define processor complex, interconnect/NoC, memory controllers/DRAM topology, IOMMU hierarchy, security islands, and subsystem boundaries; write clear architecture specifications and drive reviews to closure.
  • Own platform power & reset intent: specify PWROK/PWROKRAW/reset/iso sequencing across rails and domains; ensure asynchronous PWROK de-assertion behavior meets EGADS and safety requirements; partner with board/VR teams and FCH/ART owners.
  • SOC Features ownership: Define and drive SOC features
  • Static timing analysis definitions: work with IP, process and product teams to define STA strategies
  • High-speed I/O architecture: architect PCIe Gen5/Gen6 RC/EP topologies, NTB links, Ethernet MAC/PHY integration, clocking, lane bifurcation, and PHY interfaces; align controller programming models with NBIO/SYSHUB wrappers.
  • Performance, power, and reliability modeling: establish CAC targets for GFX/NPU, guard-bands/aging models using ARO/RO monitors, and close V/F/tj operating points with mission profiles; collaborate with quality teams on long-life reliability.
  • Functional safety (FuSa) & RAS: work with IP teams to allocate FuSa and RAS requirements, trace to Jama/PRS, and align external auditors and customer expectations; ensure ISO-26262 compliance plans are executable.
  • Cross-functional leadership: partner with program management and customer engineers on headline specs (CPU/GPU/NoC sizing, DRAM speed/width, PCIe/Ethernet/NTB), schedules, and deliverables; clarify AMD vs. customer roles and responsibilities.
  • Documentation & reviews: maintain MAS/mPRS/PRS artifacts, reset/power specs, and architectural confluence pages; drive HLD concept exits and LS[ABCD] milestones.

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE:
  • X86, GPU, interconnect, HSIO, Memory subsystems architecture
  • RAS
  • Performance and Power bounding box definitions
  • Familiarity with BIOS/FW/SW/Systems
  • Embedded markets (automotive/networking/industrial)
  • SOC design and execution


ACADEMIC CREDENTIALS:
  • Bachelors or Masters degree in computer engineering/Electrical Engineering


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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
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