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: We are looking for a talented individual to join our team in an RTL design role. Our intellectual property (IP) design team creates IP cores for use in high performance AMD products. Our designers work on industry-leading technologies for communications. Your expertise will be deployed in ASIC projects targeting networking, security, storage, and other applications.THE PERSON: You are an expert in Verilog RTL coding, and front-end design flows. You have experience with data networking and communications protocols, ASIC architecture and RTL design, and EDA design processes. You have demonstrated your technical skill through prior experience delivering ASIC and/or FPGA solutions to the market, and leverage this experience to design and code innovative, high quality IP products.You are a team player who has excellent written and verbal communication skills with experience collaborating across multiple design sites and time zones. You have strong analytical and problem‑solving skills and enjoy tackling new challenges. You are a self‑starter with a desire to learn and an ability to solve complex, novel, and non‑recurring problems. You pay attention to details. You enjoy working amongst a multi‑disciplinary team of professionals with diverse skills and experiences to complete projects in an efficient manner.KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:Develop synthesizable RTL for IP cores targeting advanced technology nodesUtilize modern AI tools to achieve a high level of RTL design productivity through code generation, refactoring, documentation, and debugCollaborate directly with IP Architecture, IP Verification, and SoC integration teamsContribute to design specifications for IP coresResolve IP simulation regression failures through close collaboration with IP Verification Team and work with Verification Team members to ensure achievement of verification quality metricsWork with SoC team and Physical Design (PD) team to meet Power/Performance/Area goals by providing synthesis and timing closure supportSupport the activities of the Emulation TeamCoach and mentor less experienced designersAttend and contribute to regular technical status meetingsREFERRED EXPERIENCE:Very experienced with RTL (Verilog / System Verilog) ASIC design experience through implementations targeting leading edge ASIC technologiesProven experience with industry-leading ASIC design tools, synthesis tools, flows, and timing closureExperience driving AI‑powered tools (VS Code, GitHub Copilot, Cursor) that integrate LLMs (Claude, Codex/GPT) for RTL designExperience executing design checks such as lint, CDC, and LEC using industry standard ASIC toolsSkilled in simulation and debugging with functional verification tools from Synopsys, Cadence, and/or Siemens (Mentor) including Gate‑level simulationsExcellent understanding of standard bus/interface protocols (i.e. AXI, AHB, AMBA)Experience in modern, complex networking architecture and digital design in generalExperience with networking protocols (such as Ethernet) and standards for digital communication systems, optical communications, and packet processing applicationsFamiliarity with encryption protocols (such as MACsec and IPsec) and security technologies for digital communication systemsProficient with workplace AI tools (Microsoft M365 Copilot, ChatGPT, Atlassian Rovo)Proficient with scripting languages such as Python, Perl, TCL, Makefile, and csh/bashACADEMIC CREDENTIALS:Bachelors or Masters degree in computer engineering/Electrical EngineeringLOCATION : Ottawa, ON or Markham, ONBenefits 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.#J-18808-Ljbffr