AMD · 18 hours ago
Sr Hardware Design Engineer
Austin, TX
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$157K/yr - $236K/yrAMD is a company focused on building great products that accelerate next-generation computing experiences. The role involves leading the design and development of state-of-the-art systems, particularly in the data center AI acceleration markets, while collaborating with various engineering teams to ensure high-quality product development and smooth production processes.
AI InfrastructureArtificial Intelligence (AI)Cloud ComputingComputerEmbedded SystemsGPUHardwareSemiconductor
No H1B
Responsibilities
Technically lead cross-functional engineering teams responsible for system and hardware development of AI acceleration-based systems from product definition to production. This includes the physical design of multilevel boards, DFM (Design for Manufacturing), power regulation, board bring-up qualification and debug, thermal, signal integrity, and EMI (Electro-Magnetic Interference)
Provide cross-functional technical leadership and communication within the hardware engineering, architecture, customer, and program management teams
Actively drive technical definition/architecture and program execution/issue resolution in a dynamic development environment with programs in various development phases ranging from concept, feasibility, execution, production, or sustaining
Work with SOC silicon architects and the business unit to define and develop product requirements, specifications, and cost targets
Drive innovation in system architecture, system management, circuit implementations, and security down to the level of component selections
Define and manage validation and assist with hardware bring-up, troubleshooting, design verification, optimizations, and fine-tuning for an optimum balance of cost and performance at the board and system level
Provide implementation guidelines and feedback to silicon, package, and system design groups
Create and publish design technical documentation for internal and external stakeholders
Qualification
Required
Bachelors or Masters degree in electrical or computer engineering
Technically lead cross-functional engineering teams responsible for system and hardware development of AI acceleration-based systems from product definition to production
Experience with power supply designs, mechanical and thermal teams, firmware development and validation teams, PCB layout engineers, and internal and external design stakeholders
Lead and participate in a wide variety of challenging product development projects
Define and manage validation and assist with hardware bring-up, troubleshooting, design verification, optimizations, and fine-tuning for an optimum balance of cost and performance at the board and system level
Provide implementation guidelines and feedback to silicon, package, and system design groups
Create and publish design technical documentation for internal and external stakeholders
Preferred
Board hardware and system design experience
Proven ability to drive product development from concept to mass production
Ability to write product specifications
BOM management skills
Solid experience in high-speed mixed-signal design techniques
Strong experience in Cadence tools, such as Concept Capture and Allegro PCB
Solid experience in LDOs and Multiphase DC-DC switching power supply Power Integrity for high-power ASIC products
Experience with power conversion and delivery for high-performance processors or GPUs is a plus
Experience with hardware lab tools, digital oscilloscopes, and other common lab equipment
Experience with firmware, APIs, applications, OSes, and their interactions within Windows, Linux, Data Accelerators, compute, and virtualization environments
Understanding of industrial standards: high-speed/digital interfaces (USB, PCI Express), memory interface, I2C/SMBus/PMBus, SPI, JTAG
Experience with scripting to assist with daily tasks (Python, BASH, Perl, etc)
Must be self-driven, collaborative, and a strong team player with technical leadership skills to support optimal performance
Excellent teamwork, communication, and organization skills
Experience with high-speed serial interfaces, PCI Express and USB is a plus
Specific experience with switches, CPUs, FPGAs, and their board design including SI and PI knowledge
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Company
AMD
Advanced Micro Devices is a semiconductor company that designs and develops graphics units, processors, and media solutions.
Founded in 1969
10001+ employees
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