Senior AI/ML Design Engineer

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THE ROLE:

AMD-Xilinx is seeking a capable and motivated ASIC design engineer to be part of front-end design team of next generation AI Engine/ML silicon. You will take part in design and implementation of high-performance, low-power processor and accelerator IP for AI/ML applications. This high visibility and critical role will require technical leadership in developing microarchitecture, implementing the design in RTL, ensuring quality (design checks and verification reviews) and getting design ready for synthesis.

THE PERSON:

Successful candidate will have an ASIC Design background, would have participated in several silicon design projects with increasing level of scope/responsibilities and has a history of achieving results through effective execution

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Define and specify micro-architecture of AI Engine building blocks and necessary infrastructure based on architecture, PPA, DFT, Functional Safety requirements
• RTL design and debug of complex blocks in Verilog / System Verilog
• Analyze design metrics and make implementation choices to optimize PPA
• Work with verification and physical design teams to achieve high quality design and successful tape out
• Address customer problems through innovative enhancements to product architecture/ micro-architecture
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to solve novel problems across multiple functional areas in development of clocking features and/or algorithms.

PREFERRED EXPERIENCES:

• ASIC design flow and direct experience with ASIC design in sub-20nm technology nodes
• Digital design and experience with RTL design in Verilog/System Verilog
• Circuit timing/STA, and practical experience with Prime Time or equivalent tools
• Low power digital design and analysis
• Modern SOC tools including Spyglass, Questa CDC, Cadence Conformal, VCS simulation
• Understanding of FPGA architecture and implementation flow
• TCL, Perl, Python scripting
• Version control systems such as Perforce, ICManage or Git
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to organize and present complex technical information
• Fluent in working with Linux environment

ACADEMIC CREDENTIALS:

• Master's or PhD in Computer/Software Engineering, Computer Science, or other related technical discipline

LOCATION: San Jose, CA

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