CPU Core RTL Methodology Engineer

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 centers, 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.  Together, we advance your career.  

THE ROLE:

As an RTL Methodology Engineer, you will have a unique opportunity to work on AMD’s next-generation core and develop the infrastructure and tooling that streamlines the full Core RTL team’s efficiency and productivity. You will work in the center of an experienced, skilled, and motivated engineering team with a track record of success. As a member of the Core RTL team, you will work on the leading edge of processor technology and collaborate with Performance Modeling, Design Verification, Physical Design, and Post-Silicon Teams to make AMD’s ambitious future CPU roadmap a reality.

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 solid understanding of modern CPU architecture and have ideas and/or drive to make it even better. You work on improving engineering tools and infrastructure and have a passion for continuous improvement. Does this describe you? If so, then join us!

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Execute and refine methodology and tools needed to accomplish RTL design work
• Collaborate with a team of hardware and infrastructure engineers to develop best in class engineering infrastructure for RTL development
• Own, refine, and maintain critical tools that ensure successful high quality RTL development
• Team up with multi-disciplinary teams to find new ways to unlock efficiency in RTL development.
• Contribute to silicon debug and product support as needed

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE:

• Engineering DevOps/Infrastructure development experience modernizing and maintaining industry leading engineering infrastructure
• Strong proficiency with scripting such as Python, Perl, Ruby, Shell and/or TCL
• Verilog RTL development with industry tools in a CPU, SOC or ASIC environment
• Demonstrates expertise in the following:
• Engineer Infrastructure development and ownership of in-house engineering tools
• Automation of engineering flows and tools
• RTL linting tools to analyze RTL code.
• Design methodologies and tools to aid and improve RTL design quality
• Processor architecture including high-performance out-of-order processor architecture
• Logic design
• RTL coding experience for a high-speed processor

• • Strong programming skills in at least one principal language e.g., Python, Go, Java, C#, or TypeScript) and familiarity with a second language

• Exposure to physical design and verification methods
• Awareness of synthesis, place and route, and timing closure concepts
• Strong problem-solving and debugging skills
• Other software development experience

ACADEMIC CREDENTIALS:

• BS, MS, or PhD degree in Electrical, Computer Engineering, or related field of study preferred.

 LOCATION: Austin, TX

This role is not eligible for Visa sponsorship

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