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AMD ยท 20 hours ago

SERDES PHY Engineer -Third Party IPs

positionAustin, TX
timeFull-time
remoteOnsite
seniorityMid Level
money$171K/yr - $257K/yr

AMD is a leader in next-generation computing experiences, and they are seeking a SERDES PHY Engineer to join their influential team of high-speed physical interface and mixed signal IP experts. The role involves supporting integration and post-silicon activities for 3rd party SERDES and mixed signal IP across all AMD products.

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Responsibilities

Serve as the AMD technical owner of various 3rd party SERDES and other mixed signal IP. Provide pre- and post-silicon IP leadership and support for SerDes PHYs and other mixed signal IP, in particular IP like PCIe, Ethernet, UCIe, USB, MIPI, and Display PHYs, plus PLLs and miscellaneous IOs and circuits
Work directly with 3rd party IP vendors to support design transfer, release of design views and collaterals, and integration of IP across many AMD products. Work with AMD integration teams on integration and checks for electrical, logical, and physical quality
Support IC package and PCB design teams in completing and evaluating their signal and power integrity analyses
Perform technical evaluation of new IP for licensing
Provide post-silicon support from bring-up of first silicon, to debug, ATE production test, lab validation and characterization, compliance testing, and customer support
Provide expertise in translating post-silicon learnings into suggestions for the new IP design process for SerDes IP

Qualification

SerDes PHY expertiseMixed-signal IP knowledgeHigh-speed I/O designInterface protocolsFinFET technologyPython programmingAnalytical skillsTeamworkCommunication skills

Required

Self-motivated to work independently as well as collaboratively with technical people across a variety of AMD and vendor/partner teams
Ability to think of oneself as a problem solver
Serve as the AMD technical owner of various 3rd party SERDES and other mixed signal IP
Provide pre- and post-silicon IP leadership and support for SerDes PHYs and other mixed signal IP
Work directly with 3rd party IP vendors to support design transfer, release of design views and collaterals, and integration of IP across many AMD products
Work with AMD integration teams on integration and checks for electrical, logical, and physical quality
Support IC package and PCB design teams in completing and evaluating their signal and power integrity analyses
Perform technical evaluation of new IP for licensing
Provide post-silicon support from bring-up of first silicon, to debug, ATE production test, lab validation and characterization, compliance testing, and customer support
Provide expertise in translating post-silicon learnings into suggestions for the new IP design process for SerDes IP

Preferred

Strong professional experience in the semiconductor industry doing analog mixed-signal circuit/system design, analysis, validation and/or test, characterization and debug
Design knowledge of high-speed I/O SerDes architectures and blocks, plus general mixed-signal IP, e.g. CTLE, FFE, DFE, VGA, CDR, PLL/DLL, TX driver, EMC, GPIO, etc
Experience with one or more interface protocols like PCIe, Ethernet, USB, DisplayPort, HDMI, MIPI etc. preferred
Experience with advanced FinFET semiconductor technologies at and below 7nm
Basic understanding of RTL, logic design, and digital circuits
Python and/or Perl programming desirable. Should be familiar with UNIX environment
Laboratory experience, including hands-on use of equipment: BERT, oscilloscope, logic analyzer, etc. desirable
Strong analytical/problem solving skills, ability to learn quickly, and attention to detail
Good teamwork and oral and written communications skills are critical
B.S. or M.S. Electrical Engineering preferred

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