What you do at AMD changes everything 
 

At AMD, we push the boundaries of what is possible.  We believe in changing the world for the better by driving innovation in high-performance computing, graphics, and visualization technologies – building blocks for gaming, immersive platforms, and the data center. 
 

Developing great technology takes more than talent: it takes amazing people who understand collaboration, respect, and who will go the “extra mile” to achieve unthinkable results.  It takes people who have the passion and desire to disrupt the status quo, push boundaries, deliver innovation, and change the world.   If you have this type of passion, we invite you to take a look at the opportunities available to come join our team.
 

THE ROLE:

AMD’s Cores Organization delivers industry leading CPU’s and caches that are the foundation of AMD’s server, client, and gaming business. We are looking for a cache RTL design engineer to join this innovative team as a technical contributor. They will build their expertise as they help the team deliver cutting-edge designs in a dynamic environment. The candidate will join the team based in Fort Collins, CO. 

THE PERSON:

The candidate should have strong analytical thinking and problem-solving skills with excellent attention to details. We work on programs with long timelines, so self-motivation and a commitment to meeting deadlines is required. We are pushing the envelope on chip performance, so the status quo must be challenged on every program. This requires creativity and innovation, but also excellent verbal and written communication skills. We work in small teams, but we are part of a large cross-site Core’s organization, so teamwork is also vital our success.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Design, code, modify and maintain Verilog RTL models while making technical contributions and innovations that enable high performance, high frequency, and power efficiency on the caches of our server, desktop, and laptop CPUs
• Improve design flow while using and gaining experience with Verilog, Ruby, Python, C++, and Shell languages.
• Work across global teams to solve complex interactions between IP and SOC build environments
• Develop ways to improve our CPU design by increasing quality, by simplifying design complexities through innovation, and by improving our technical interactions with other teams
• Solve design and tool problems requiring ground-breaking approaches

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE:

• Prior experience with Digital RTL Design, Software Development, Verilog HDL and Scripting

• Understanding of modern CPU architecture
• Eagerness to learn and grow as an RTL design engineer
• Experience collaborating effectively towards the success of a project by working closely with a diverse team across disciplines

ACADEMIC CREDENTIALS:

• BS/MS in EE, CS, CSE (or similar)

LOCATION:

Fort Collins, Colorado, USA 

COMPENSATION RANGE:

• Expected to range from [$73,500 to $105,000], commensurate with experience and specific skill sets.  This role also provides a competitive bonus and benefits package.