Chip Lead / ASIC Director
AMD
Chip Lead / ASIC Director
AMD
Designs chips for computers and AI systems
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THE ROLE:
As ASIC Director – Chip Lead in our Product Development team, you will be responsible for providing technical leadership to one or more Adaptive & Embedded Computing Group (AECG) device programs. You will have sign-off responsibility for the technical execution of device programs from conception & planning to release to manufacturing. Your leadership responsibilities will focus on problem solving in all aspects of the device development cycle including architecture, RTL, analog & custom design, design for test & manufacturing, verification, physical design & timing closure, physical verification, tapeout and post-silicon validation & qualification. When a problem does not clearly fall under the banner of one technical team or another it becomes the responsibility of the Chip Lead to bring expertise, experience and diplomacy together to coordinate a solution.
THE PERSON:
This position requires a wide breadth of understanding of and experience with ASIC design and development. It also requires strong interpersonal skills to resolve issues between highly skilled and experienced engineering colleagues. A successful candidate will work with senior silicon design engineers, architects, and micro-architects from a wide variety of technical teams. The candidate will be attuned to the overall goals and objectives of the program and employ excellent communication and problem-solving skills.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Advise on Feasibility including early estimates of Schedule, Cost, Size, Power, Floorplan,
and identify key implementation decisions
Serve as Engineering’s interface to Technical Marketing; ensuring the product meets customer needs and supports the required functions and usage modes
Define/identify new device specific functionality (with Marketing and Architecture)
When needed, negotiate for a new, new version or new variant of an IP (with the IP/COE Lead)
Be aware of devices and programs throughout the organization; foster engineering re-use
Help resolve issues and guide trade-offs that arise during any phase of the program but especially in Physical Design.
Execution
The Chip Lead works with one or more Program Managers: The Program Manager tracks that IP and chip development milestones and deliverables are achieved as scheduled. The Chip Lead engages and resolves the problem when some aspect of the program is not meeting its planned objectives.
When engineering or marketing initiates a change to the program, the Chip Lead communicates the change and its consequences to all stakeholders.
PREFERRED EXPERIENCE:
Experience required in ASIC Development Lifecycle. FPGA technical experience is a huge plus
Experience in a leadership role with a semiconductor company
Master’s or PhD in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related technical field
Post-silicon validation experience is a strong asset
Strong understanding of semiconductor industry and products. Experience working with Product Planning and Marketing teams is preferred.
PREFERRED ACADEMIC CREDENTIALS:
LOCATION: San Jose, CA
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This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship.
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This posting is for an existing vacancy.
AMD designs processors, graphics chips and AI accelerators for computer makers, cloud operators and businesses that build electronic devices. Its Ryzen processors power personal computers, while EPYC processors handle work in data centers and Radeon chips render graphics. Instinct accelerators run AI models, paired with software that developers use to train models and put them into production. AMD sells chips and related computing systems through equipment makers, distributors and retail channels, and contracts with outside foundries to fabricate its semiconductor designs. It was founded in 1969 and has its headquarters in Santa Clara, California.
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