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SerDes Applications Design Engineer

AMD
San Jose, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 3/16/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 6/4/2026
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

The candidate will join a highly visible team of physical interface experts concentrated on SERDES interfaces across AMD products. The team works across a large swath of AMD teams and is instrumental in the delivery of leading-edge, high-speed interface capabilities.

The Person

The ideal candidate is self-motivated to work independently as well as collaboratively with engineers across a variety of AMD design, verification, and validation teams.

Key Responsibilities

  • Excellent working knowledge of RTL-based design flows
  • Strong knowledge of firmware and hardware interaction
  • FPGA design and prototyping for various MAC or PCS functionalities
  • Working knowledge of the entire FPGA or ASIC design process and tool flow
  • Work with internal and external teams to develop transceivers solutions for various applications
  • Hands-on experience with various lab equipment for silicon bring-up and validation


Preferred Experience

  • Familiar with industry standards such as Ethernet and PCIe is a plus
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with pronounced attention to details


Academic Credentials

  • BS or MS in Electrical or Computer Engineering preferred


LOCATION: San Jose, CA

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.

Salary : $191,040 - $286,560

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