Advanced Micro Devices, Inc

Third-Party SerDes PHY Technical Lead

Advanced Micro Devices, Inc • $145K — $175K *
Austin, TX 78745In-Person
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Qualifications

  • 5-7 years of experience in SERDES IP integration and support.
  • Strong background in high-speed I/O standards including PCIe, USB, and Ethernet.
  • Knowledge of analog/mixed-signal circuit design and validation.
  • Experience working with cross-functional engineering teams and external partners.
  • Familiarity with scripting languages like Python and UNIX/Linux environments.
  • Excellent problem-solving skills with attention to detail.
  • Effective communication skills for collaboration with diverse teams.

Responsibilities

  • Serve as the technical owner for third-party SERDES IPs, providing leadership and support.
  • Collaborate with third-party vendors for design transfer and integration.
  • Partner with integration teams to ensure quality throughout the process.
  • Assist IC package and PCB design teams with signal and power integrity analyses.
  • Evaluate new IP for potential licensing considerations.
  • Support post-silicon activities including debugging and validation.
  • Drive continuous improvement initiatives based on post-silicon learnings.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health, wellness, and retirement benefits.
  • Opportunities for professional development and training.
  • Flexible work arrangements and a supportive work culture.
Full Job Description
THE ROLE:

The candidate will join a highly visible and influential team of high-speed physical interface (PHY) and mixed-signal IP specialists responsible for the integration and support of third-party SERDES interfaces across AMD products. The team collaborates with AMD integration, validation, and post-silicon teams, as well as external IP vendors and customers.

THE PERSON:

The ideal candidate has expertise in third-party SERDES IP integration and support, including interfaces such as PCIe, USB, DisplayPort/HDMI, MIPI C-PHY and M-PHY, Ethernet, and UCIe. The candidate should be able to contribute both independently and collaboratively while working with cross-functional engineering teams, external partners, and vendors.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
  • Serve as the AMD technical owner for various third-party SERDES IPs, providing pre-silicon and post-silicon technical leadership and support.
  • Work directly with third-party IP vendors to support design transfer, release of design views and collateral, and integration of IP across AMD products.
  • Partner with AMD integration teams to ensure electrical, logical, and physical quality throughout the integration process.
  • Support IC package and PCB design teams in completing and evaluating signal integrity and power integrity analyses.
  • Perform technical evaluations of new IP for potential licensing.
  • Provide post-silicon support including first silicon bring-up, debug, ATE production testing, lab validation, characterization, compliance testing, and customer support activities.
  • Contribute to continuous improvement by leveraging post-silicon learnings to provide feedback and recommendations for future SERDES IP designs.


PREFERRED EXPERIENCE:
  • Experience in semiconductor engineering with a focus on analog/mixed-signal circuit or system design, analysis, validation, testing, characterization, or debug.
  • Knowledge of high-speed I/O SERDES architectures and related circuit blocks, such as CTLE, FFE, DFE, VGA, CDR, PLL/DLL, TX drivers, EMC, GPIO, and other mixed-signal IP components.
  • Experience with one or more interface protocols, including PCIe, Ethernet, USB, DisplayPort, HDMI, MIPI, UCIe, or similar technologies.
  • Familiarity with advanced FinFET semiconductor process technologies.
  • Understanding of RTL design, logic design, and digital circuits.
  • Experience with scripting or automation using Python, Perl, or similar languages, and familiarity with UNIX or Linux environments.
  • Experience using AI-assisted tools to enhance engineering workflows and productivity.
  • Laboratory experience using equipment such as BERTs, oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, or similar tools to perform electrical or functional validation.
  • Demonstrated analytical and problem-solving capabilities with attention to technical detail.
  • Ability to communicate technical concepts effectively through written and verbal communication and collaboration with cross-functional teams.


ACADEMIC CREDENTIALS:
  • Bachelor's or master's degree in electrical engineering or a related engineering discipline preferred.


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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