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SMTS Silicon Design Engineer

Advanced Micro Devices, Inc
San Jose, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 12/30/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 1/29/2026


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Job Role and Responsibility: Xilinx, Inc., a subsidiary of AMD, Inc., is hiring SMTS Silicon Design Engineers to research, design, develop, and/or test electronic components and systems for semiconductor and related device manufacturing, employing knowledge of electronic theory. Lead definition, design, verification, and/or documentation for ASIC development. Determine architecture design, logic design, and/or system simulation. Define module interfaces/formats for simulation. Lead the development of multidimensional designs involving the layout of complex integrated circuits. Evaluate all aspects of the process flow from high-level designs to synthesis, place and route, and timing and power use. Work with cross-functional teams including engineers to develop ASIC/layout design, working on complex issues where analysis of situations or data requires an in-depth evaluation of variable factors. Drive projects or processes of significant technical importance. Exercise independent judgment to select methods, techniques, and evaluation criteria for obtaining results. Utilize knowledge of or wide-ranging experience with computers and electronics, including circuit boards, processors, chips, electronic equipment, design techniques, tools, and principles to resolve complex issues in creative and effective ways. Apply knowledge of engineering principles, best practices, and technologies to the design, development, and testing of various Xilinx products.

 

Multiple openings.  Qualified applicants click “APPLY NOW” button to apply online.

 

Travel required: NO        

Qualifications: Degree required

Master’s degree or foreign equivalent in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electronics Engineering, or related field.

Qualifications: Amount and type of experience required: Five (5) years of experience in job offered or closely related technical or engineering role.

Alternate combination of education and experience: Employer will accept alternate combination of education and experience: Bachelor’s degree or foreign equivalent in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electronics Engineering, or related field and seven (7) years of progressive, post-baccalaureate experience in the job offered or closely related technical or engineering role.

Specific skills required: The following skills are required:

Position requires four (4) years of experience in the following:

  • Static Timing Analysis & Timing Closure;
  • Constraints development (real clocks, virtual clocks, boundary conditions, exceptions);
  • Multi-mode & multi-corner analysis;
  • Physical Design flows;
  • Advanced optimization techniques for lower technology nodes; and
  • Automation & debugging skills.

 

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At AMD, your base pay is one part of your total rewards package.  Your base pay will depend on where your skills, qualifications, experience, and location fit into the hiring range for the position. You may be eligible for incentives based upon your role such as either an annual bonus or sales incentive. Many AMD employees have the opportunity to own shares of AMD stock, as well as a discount when purchasing AMD stock if voluntarily participating in AMD’s Employee Stock Purchase Plan. You’ll also be eligible for competitive benefits described in more detail here.

 

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.

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