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2 weeks ago

SoC Architect

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Job Summary

Drive next-generation adaptive and embedded SoC architecture within AMD’s Adaptive and Embedded Computing Group. Focus on I/O subsystem architectures and PCIe DMA, including interactions across on-chip processor subsystems, Network on Chip, memory controllers, and FPGA fabric. Partner with customers and cross-functional teams to scope requirements, analyze PPA tradeoffs, author clear architecture specifications, and support pre- and post-silicon validation.

Location: San Jose

Workplace: Hybrid

Employment Type: Full time

Job Function: Hardware, Embedded & Systems Engineering

Key Responsibilities

•Drive SoC architecture with a focus on I/O subsystems connected over PCIe, UAL, or CXL.
•Define I/O subsystem and PCIe DMA architectures, including interactions with processor subsystems, Network on Chip, memory controllers, and FPGA fabric.
•Create flexible, modular I/O subsystem architectures deployable in chiplet, monolithic, or 3D form factors.
•Work with customers and cross-functional teams to scope SoC requirements, analyze PPA tradeoffs, and define architectural requirements meeting PPA and schedule targets.
•Author architecture specifications and guide pre-silicon design/verification and post-silicon validation during execution.

Pay and Benefits

Salary: USD 175,000 - 300,000 annually

Key Requirements

•BS/MS/PhD in electrical or computer engineering or a related field.
•Strong technical background architecting SoC and I/O subsystems.
•Strong knowledge of PCIe protocol specifications and how mandatory/optional features are leveraged in PCIe devices.
•Domain expertise in embedded computing, aerospace & defense, data-center, networking, or automotive industries.
•Knowledge of I/O subsystem and DMA interactions with internal embedded processor subsystems (x86, RISC-V, or ARM) and external host CPUs.

Experience:Embedded computingAerospace & defenseData-centerNetworkingAutomotive

Education:Master's in electrical or computer engineering

Skills:CommunicationCollaboration

Tech Stack:SoC architectureI/O subsystemsPCIeCXLUALConfidential ComputePCIe DMANetwork on ChipMemory controllersFPGA fabricChipletMonolithic3D form factorsEmbedded processor subsystemsX86RISC-VARMAXIAXI InterconnectsFPGA

Eligibility

Work Authorization:Authorization required. Sponsorship not provided.

Company Brief

AMD

Designs and produces semiconductor products including CPUs, GPUs, and adaptive SoCs for consumer, enterprise, and embedded markets, competing across PCs, data centers, and gaming industries.

Industry: Electronics Manufacturing

Company Size: Enterprise (1,001+ employees)

Revenue: USD 1B+

Growth: Public Company

Valuation: Public Company (Market Cap in USD)

Funding: IPO / Publicly Listed

Headquarters: Santa Clara, United States

Founded: 1969

Glassdoor: 3.9

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