AMD
Base pay range
$183,360.00/yr - $275,040.00/yr
What you do at AMD changes everything At AMD, our mission is to build great products that accelerate next‑generation computing experiences—from AI and data centers, to PCs, gaming and embedded systems. Grounded in a culture of innovation and collaboration, we believe real progress comes from bold ideas, human ingenuity and a shared passion to create something extraordinary. When you join AMD, you’ll discover the real differentiator is our culture. We push the limits of innovation to solve the world’s most important challenges—striving for execution excellence, while being direct, humble, collaborative, and inclusive of diverse perspectives. Join us as we shape the future of AI and beyond. Together, we advance your career.
The Role AMD is searching for an experienced Circuit Design Engineer to join the fast‑growing PLL design team, responsible for defining, specifying, and implementing current and future advanced PLL IPs powering AMD products. Join a dynamic team and give a boost to your personal career in a challenging and fascinating ever‑growing, never‑boring area! Looking forward to welcoming you in the team!
The Person
Solid knowledge of Mixed Signal Circuit Design in FinFET technology specifically in PLLs and associated subblocks including VCO, charge‑pump, dividers, state machines, LDO, feedback and compensation techniques, bandgap, TDC, interpolator circuits, high speed buffers etc.
Solid knowledge of industry standard tools and practices for analog circuit design
Good knowledge in Physical design, STA, methodology scripts (Tcl), knowledge on Perl, Python
Quality‑oriented mindset
Strong and effective communication skills and team spirit
Key Responsibilities
Design of complex building blocks of LC PLL and RO PLL including architecture development and transistor level circuit design
Run pre‑tapeout verification flows to confirm design meets performance, power, reliability and timing requirements
Work closely with mask design engineers to deliver the physical design as well as define production/bench‑level test plans with post‑silicon characterization groups for silicon evaluation to ensure interlocked and high‑quality execution
Lead/mentor junior engineers
Preferred Experience
Strong experience in the semiconductor industry
Experience in FinFET & Dual Patterning nodes such as 16/14/10/7nm
Hands‑on design experience in performance analog and hybrid Phase Locked Loops, analog‑to‑digital (ADC), digital‑to‑analog (DAC) data converter, VCO, LDO, bandgap, charge pump, op‑amps, interpolator circuits
Experience with the following is a plus: Digital PLL techniques, TDC or DSP and control theory experience related to digital PLLs, Dual charge‑pump PLL designs, Fractional‑N PLLs, spread‑spectrum PLLs
Proficient with Cadence custom circuit design tools like ADE‑L and ADE‑XL and running Monte‑Carlo, noise, aging, EM and IR drop simulations and stability analysis. Helic/EMX is a plus
Have good experience with simulation tools such as Spectre, Hspice, AFS, and MATLAB, System Verilog, Python
Capable of understanding DRC and LVS results with verification tools (Calibre, ICV, or like)
Proficiency in scripting languages like Perl, Python, MATLAB etc. is a plus
Able to work effectively in a team, with good interpersonal skills, enthusiasm and positive energy
Possess strong analytical/problem solving skills and pronounced attention to details
Must be a self‑starter, and able to independently drive tasks to completion
Academic Credentials
Master’s in electrical engineering or equivalent preferred
Location Austin, TX
Benefits offered are described: AMD benefits at a glance.
AMD does not accept unsolicited resumes from headhunters, recruitment agencies, or fee‑based recruitment services. AMD and its subsidiaries are equal opportunity, inclusive employers and will consider all applicants without regard to age, ancestry, color, marital status, medical condition, mental or physical disability, national origin, race, religion, political and/or third‑party affiliation, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We encourage applications from all qualified candidates and will accommodate applicants’ needs under the respective laws throughout all stages of the recruitment and selection process.
Seniority level Mid‑Senior level
Employment type Full‑time
Job function
Semiconductor Manufacturing
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What you do at AMD changes everything At AMD, our mission is to build great products that accelerate next‑generation computing experiences—from AI and data centers, to PCs, gaming and embedded systems. Grounded in a culture of innovation and collaboration, we believe real progress comes from bold ideas, human ingenuity and a shared passion to create something extraordinary. When you join AMD, you’ll discover the real differentiator is our culture. We push the limits of innovation to solve the world’s most important challenges—striving for execution excellence, while being direct, humble, collaborative, and inclusive of diverse perspectives. Join us as we shape the future of AI and beyond. Together, we advance your career.
The Role AMD is searching for an experienced Circuit Design Engineer to join the fast‑growing PLL design team, responsible for defining, specifying, and implementing current and future advanced PLL IPs powering AMD products. Join a dynamic team and give a boost to your personal career in a challenging and fascinating ever‑growing, never‑boring area! Looking forward to welcoming you in the team!
The Person
Solid knowledge of Mixed Signal Circuit Design in FinFET technology specifically in PLLs and associated subblocks including VCO, charge‑pump, dividers, state machines, LDO, feedback and compensation techniques, bandgap, TDC, interpolator circuits, high speed buffers etc.
Solid knowledge of industry standard tools and practices for analog circuit design
Good knowledge in Physical design, STA, methodology scripts (Tcl), knowledge on Perl, Python
Quality‑oriented mindset
Strong and effective communication skills and team spirit
Key Responsibilities
Design of complex building blocks of LC PLL and RO PLL including architecture development and transistor level circuit design
Run pre‑tapeout verification flows to confirm design meets performance, power, reliability and timing requirements
Work closely with mask design engineers to deliver the physical design as well as define production/bench‑level test plans with post‑silicon characterization groups for silicon evaluation to ensure interlocked and high‑quality execution
Lead/mentor junior engineers
Preferred Experience
Strong experience in the semiconductor industry
Experience in FinFET & Dual Patterning nodes such as 16/14/10/7nm
Hands‑on design experience in performance analog and hybrid Phase Locked Loops, analog‑to‑digital (ADC), digital‑to‑analog (DAC) data converter, VCO, LDO, bandgap, charge pump, op‑amps, interpolator circuits
Experience with the following is a plus: Digital PLL techniques, TDC or DSP and control theory experience related to digital PLLs, Dual charge‑pump PLL designs, Fractional‑N PLLs, spread‑spectrum PLLs
Proficient with Cadence custom circuit design tools like ADE‑L and ADE‑XL and running Monte‑Carlo, noise, aging, EM and IR drop simulations and stability analysis. Helic/EMX is a plus
Have good experience with simulation tools such as Spectre, Hspice, AFS, and MATLAB, System Verilog, Python
Capable of understanding DRC and LVS results with verification tools (Calibre, ICV, or like)
Proficiency in scripting languages like Perl, Python, MATLAB etc. is a plus
Able to work effectively in a team, with good interpersonal skills, enthusiasm and positive energy
Possess strong analytical/problem solving skills and pronounced attention to details
Must be a self‑starter, and able to independently drive tasks to completion
Academic Credentials
Master’s in electrical engineering or equivalent preferred
Location Austin, TX
Benefits offered are described: AMD benefits at a glance.
AMD does not accept unsolicited resumes from headhunters, recruitment agencies, or fee‑based recruitment services. AMD and its subsidiaries are equal opportunity, inclusive employers and will consider all applicants without regard to age, ancestry, color, marital status, medical condition, mental or physical disability, national origin, race, religion, political and/or third‑party affiliation, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We encourage applications from all qualified candidates and will accommodate applicants’ needs under the respective laws throughout all stages of the recruitment and selection process.
Seniority level Mid‑Senior level
Employment type Full‑time
Job function
Semiconductor Manufacturing
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