CPU Architecture and RTL Design Lead/Senior in Cambridge

WHAT YOU DO AT AMD CHANGES EVERYTHING. At AMD, our mission is to build great products that accelerate next-generation computing experiences—from AI and data centres, to PCs, gaming and embedded systems. Grounded in a culture of innovation and collaboration, we believe real progress comes from bold ideas, human ingenuity and a shared passion to create something extraordinary. When you join AMD, you’ll discover the real differentiator is our culture. We push the limits of innovation to solve the world’s most important challenges—striving for execution excellence, while being direct, humble, collaborative, and inclusive of diverse perspectives. Join us as we shape the future of AI and beyond.

The Role: As a CPU Core Architect/RTL Design Engineer, you will have an outstanding opportunity to craft a functional unit in AMD’s next-generation core. You will work as part of an experienced, skilled, and motivated engineering team with a track record of success. You will help make AMD’s ambitious future CPU roadmap a reality while working in a highly collaborative environment at the cutting edge of technology.

The Person: You approach challenges relentlessly with both critical thinking and creativity. You work as part of a team with strong communication and collaboration skills. You have a proven understanding of modern CPU architecture and have ideas and/or drive to make it even better. Does this describe you? If so, then join us!

• Execute on RTL design and coding for various sections of the processor core pipeline primarily focused on caches and related logic.
• Collaborate with a team of hardware and software engineers to define the high-level architecture.
• Participate in the definition of microarchitecture of next-generation high-performance processor cores.
• Contribute to design verification, synthesis, power reduction, timing convergence, and floorplan efforts.
• Post silicon support to ensure successful bring up.

• Applicable industry experience in Silicon design in CPU realm.
• RTL development with industry tools in a CPU environment.
• Experience with high performance CPU design and microarchitecture.
• Demonstrates knowledge in the following: Processor architecture, Logic design.
• RTL coding experience for a high-speed processor.
• Power-saving techniques.
• Exposure to physical design and verification methods.
• Awareness of synthesis, place and route, and timing closure concepts.
• Development experience from clean-sheet design to product tape out to post-silicon debug.
• Proven experience with microarchitecture development, as demonstrated by patents, publications, product features.
• Strong problem-solving and debugging skills.

• Bachelors or Masters degree in computer engineering/Electrical Engineering.

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.