Director, GFX IP Development

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THE ROLE: 

We are seeking an experienced leader to drive graphics level collaboration and business strategy and manage and orchestrate graphics IP development for next-generation GPU and AI products.  In this role, you will drive the entire ASIC lifecycle—from initial concept through tape-out, bring-up, and mass production—collaborating closely with customers, internal stakeholders and cross-functional engineering teams.

THE PERSON:

As a successful candidate, you will have an established background in leading large engineering teams with excellent analytical and project management skills.  You have superior communication skills, with the ability to translate complex technical details into clear business impact statements.  You have strong organizational skills and the ability to handle multiple priorities.  You are a collaborator, an influencer, and have the ability to work effectively in a cross-functional/matrixed environment.

KEY RESPONSIBLITIES:

• Drive graphics frontend sub-system teams located in Orlando and Toronto to develop the next generation of AMD AI and GPU ASIC
• Lead the end-to-end ASIC development process
• Architecture trade-off analysis and microarchitecture definition
• Driven hardware development team for RTL design, verification, physical design, and timing closure
• Silicon bring-up, validation, characterization, and yield optimization.
• Partner with SOC architects, firmware, hardware and software teams to ensure seamless integration into end product
• Engage directly with the graphics architect team to co-define performance, power and ROI

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE:

• Familiarity with graphics pipeline
• Familiarity with graphics API(DirectX, OpenGL, Vulkan) etc
• Hands-on experience with ASIC design and verifications, debug labs, and silicon validation methodologies.
• Deep understanding of semiconductor design flows: specification, RTL, verification, synthesis, physical implementation, and silicon bring-up.
• Strong system-level perspective on AI accelerator and GPU

ACADEMIC CREDENTIALS:

• Undergraduate degree in Electrical Engineering or related discipline; Master’s degree preferred

LOCATION:

• Orlando, Florida or in proximity to an AMD office (Santa Clara, Folsom, Austin, etc.)

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