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Analog Design Engineer (GDDR IO)

THE ROLE:

We are searching for a senior AMS design engineer to join the GDDR PHY design team.  This is an exciting opportunity to be a member of the Memory IO design team responsible for defining, specifying, and implementing circuits for High-speed GDDR and inter-chip IO IP on advanced technologies for future generations of AMD’s graphics and semi-custom products.

THE PERSON:

This candidate will possess

• Knowledge of high-speed analog design techniques, for example DDR, GDDR, or SERDES
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills along with attention to details
• Must be a self-starter, able to drive tasks independently and efficiently to completion
• Strong/effective communication skills
• Enthusiastic team-first mentality
• Ability to provide mentorship and guidance to junior engineers
• Relevant academic background (M. degree preferred) and at least 5 years’ progressive experience

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Design/implement various state-of-the-art, high-speed (32+Gbps) analog/mixed-signal blocks for GDDR and other SerDes PHYs
• Deliver detailed specifications & documentation
• Develop circuit schematics and work closely with layout designers to drive designs to completion (including physical verification and backend/reliability flows)
• Drive design and layout reviews to ensure quality of deliverables and mitigate overall risk
• Work closely with various disciplines (e.g. Layout, Logical Design, Physical Design, Firmware, and Design Verification) to ensure successful cross-team engagement and high-quality execution

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE:

• Good knowledge of high-speed GDDR, DDR, LPDDR, or SerDes design (signaling/equalization techniques, analog/mixed-signal circuit design, and signal integrity)
• Solid knowledge of industry-standard tools and practices for analog/mixed-signal and high-speed digital designs (e.g., HSPICE simulator, Cadence design environment)
• Experience in advanced deep submicron semiconductor technologies, preferably FinFET
• Familiarity with Unix/Linux environments, Perl, Python, and/or MATLAB
• Ability to read and/or create Verilog models
• At least 5 years’ progressive experience in Analog Design

ACADEMIC CREDENTIALS:

• Relevant academic background (Master’s degree preferred)

LOCATION:

Santa Clara, California

*AMD is a government contractor and subcontractor. As required by Executive Order, our US employees are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 regardless of the employee’s work location or work arrangement (e.g., telework, remote work, etc.), subject to such exceptions as required by law. If selected, you will be required to be vaccinated against COVID-19 and submit documentation of proof of vaccination by December 8, 2021. AMD will provide additional information regarding what information or documentation will be needed and how you can request an exception from this requirement if you have a need for a religious and/or medical accommodation.

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