What you'd actually do

RTL Development: Design, verify, and validate high-performance logic using SystemVerilog/Verilog. You will focus on the data and control path, implementing interfaces for PCIe (Gen 6/7), CXL, UAL, Ethernet, and DDR5/6

Embedded System Development: Develop firmware and low-level system software for the on-chip ARM Cortex (APU/RPU) or RISC-V soft cores. This includes managing inter-processor communication (IPC), DMA orchestration, and secure boot

System Level Integration: Utilize the AMD (Xilinx) Vivado and Vitis ecosystems to integrate custom IP with the Network on Chip (NoC), memory and other subsystems

Pre-Si Verification: Perform pre-silicon verification and emulation to ensure functional correctness and performance

Post-Si Validation: Lead the “Bring-up” process in the lab. Perform post-silicon validation, debugging complex interactions between the embedded software, hard IPs and FPGA hardware fabric

Skills

Required

SystemVerilog/Verilog
ARM Cortex (APU/RPU) or RISC-V soft cores
AMD (Xilinx) Vivado and Vitis ecosystems
PCIe
CXL
UAL
Ethernet
DDR5/6
IPC
DMA orchestration
secure boot
pre-silicon verification
post-silicon validation
lab bring-up

Nice to have

modern processor architecture
digital design
system-level validation
C/C++
bare-metal or RTOS programming
Linux kernel-mode driver development
UVM-based verification frameworks
emulation platforms (Palladium, Protium, Zebu)
ILAs
high-speed oscilloscopes
protocol analyzers
Python
Tcl
Makefiles
shell scripting

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: Join our team to architect and develop cutting-edge hardware/software co-design solutions for FPGA-based acceleration across a wide range of applications—such as networking, storage, automotive, aerospace, and emerging AI/ML workloads. You will design high-performance hardware acceleration engines and embedded software that orchestrates them, enabling next-generation compute platforms.

THE PERSON: You are passionate about modern processor architecture, digital design, and system-level validation. You thrive in collaborative environments, communicate effectively across global teams, and bring strong analytical and problem-solving skills. You are eager to learn and tackle complex technical challenges.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Participate in a technical role in all phases of the product development cycle from new product exploration, architecture through implementation, prototyping, validation, productization and support including but not limited to architecture, design, and documentation for IPs
Collaborate with architects, hardware engineers, and firmware engineers to understand the new features to be developed
RTL Development: Design, verify, and validate high-performance logic using SystemVerilog/Verilog. You will focus on the data and control path, implementing interfaces for PCIe (Gen 6/7), CXL, UAL, Ethernet, and DDR5/6
Embedded System Development: Develop firmware and low-level system software for the on-chip ARM Cortex (APU/RPU) or RISC-V soft cores. This includes managing inter-processor communication (IPC), DMA orchestration, and secure boot
System Level Integration: Utilize the AMD (Xilinx) Vivado and Vitis ecosystems to integrate custom IP with the Network on Chip (NoC), memory and other subsystems
**Pre-Si Verification: **Perform pre-silicon verification and emulation to ensure functional correctness and performance
Post-Si Validation: Lead the “Bring-up” process in the lab. Perform post-silicon validation, debugging complex interactions between the embedded software, hard IPs and FPGA hardware fabric

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE:

Hands-on experience with FPGAs
RTL Expertise: Expert in SystemVerilog/Verilog, synchronous design, and timing closure for high-speed logic
Firmware/Software: Strong C/C++ skills for bare-metal or RTOS programming on ARM/RISC-V cores. Linux kernel-mode driver development experience is a strong plus
Protocols: Deep knowledge of PCIe, AXI, DDR, and Ethernet. Familiarity with CXL or UAL is highly desirable
Verification: Familiarity with UVM-based verification frameworks and emulation platforms (Palladium, Protium, Zebu)
Validation: Proficiency with ILAs, high-speed oscilloscopes, and protocol analyzers for hardware debugging
Tools: Proficiency in Python, Tcl, Makefiles, and shell scripting for automation

ACADEMIC CREDENTIALS:

Bachelors or Masters degree in computer engineering/Electrical Engineering

LOCATION:

San Jose, CA OR Longmont, CO

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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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This posting is for an existing vacancy.