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Senior Silicon Design Engineer


Company : Advanced Micro Devices


Location : Markham, York Region


Created : 2025-11-08


Job Type : Full Time


Job Description

OverviewWHAT YOU DO AT AMD CHANGES EVERYTHINGAt AMD, our mission is to build great products that accelerate next-generation computing experiencesfrom 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, youll discover the real differentiator is our culture. We push the limits of innovation to solve the worlds most important challengesstriving 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 teamData Center Post-Silicon Firmware Team. The roleWe are a forward-thinking firmware-focused team dedicated to advancing Data Center Processing Units and Machine Intelligence Processing Units. Our team is passionate about power and performance management on GFX computing, Machine learning, covering a spectrum of responsibilities from hardware and firmware design emulation, design validation, issue debugging, to silicon enablement and production.The successful candidate will take a leadership role in GFX computing, instruction handling, power and performance feature design and development. Responsibilities include collaboration with graphic hardware, driver and firmware designers and architects, ownership of GFX computing, power and performance hardware and firmware features, development and delivery of comprehensive test plans, validation plans, enablement plans, and execution of silicon bring-up.In addition, the successful candidate will contribute to prototyping innovative ideas and designs for the next generation of computing technologies. Throughout the ASIC life cycle, the right candidate will engage in activities up to RTL, DV simulation and Emulation, taking charge of on-silicon feature enablement and testing. Further responsibilities include maintaining and supporting the firmware repository and release. The personQualities desired for a successful candidate include mutually supportive team working, critical and deep thinking, relentless determination, leadership and managing skills, as well as execution and communicative skills. Key responsibilitiesDevelop and execute feature verification, enablement and test plans for SOC power and performance management featuresDevelop firmware functions and features for embedded microcontrollers in CDebug, troubleshoot system-level issues related to computing, power and performance featuresPrototype innovative ideas and designsSupport test automation infrastructure and develop test scriptsProactively drive continuous improvement in all areas of activity Preferred experience8+ years of working experiences in semiconductor industryIn depth understanding of digital electronics and CMOS devicesExpert in developing and debugging system hardware and software or firmware for embedded systemsExperience with FPGA emulation for VLSI systemsExcellent knowledge of C, C++ and Python language, experienced in programming in assembly codeExtensive laboratory experience, including familiarity with oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, etc.Good understanding of computer organization/architectureOutstanding interpersonal and communication skillsSW and driver working experience would be helpfulSecurity/cryptography experience would be an assetStrong analytical skills and pronounced attention to detailsMust be a self-starter, and able to independently drive tasks to completion Academic credentialsBachelor or Masters degree in electrical/computer engineering or computer science LocationMarkham, ON, Canada #LI-JE1Benefits offered are described: AMD benefits at a glance.AMD does not accept unsolicited resumes. 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr