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ADVANCE THE WORLD.\nAt AMD, we believe technology has the power to solve the world’s most important challenges. From advancing healthcare and scientific discovery to powering AI and the technologies people rely on every day, innovation at AMD is shaping the future.\nWhether you’re designing next-gen processors, enabling AI breakthroughs, or bringing leading edge products to market, every role at AMD contributes to something bigger - technology that moves the world forward. Join us and, together, we’ll advance your career.\nTHE ROLE:\nJoin the Advanced Architecture, Technology & Verification Group and contribute to FPGA and SoC architecture definition and development with a focus on radiation effects and RAS. The team focuses on the architecture, development, and validation of commercial and radiation tolerant FPGA/ACAP solutions, for the Terrestrial (Telecom, Avionics, Automotive, Datacenter, AI, etc.) and Space markets. You will work as part of an advanced technology and design team with corporate responsibility for Single Event Effects (SEE), radiation effects and RAS mitigation solutions, and competitive technology analysis.\nTHE PERSON:\nYou have a passion for modern, complex silicon architecture and innovation in the field of radiation effects and RAS for terrestrial and space applications. You are a team player who has excellent communication skills and experience collaborating with other engineers located in different sites/timezones. You have strong analytical and problem-solving skills and are willing to learn and ready to take on problems.\nKEY RESPONSIBILITIES:\nApply IC Design and Solid State Physics fundamentals to develop industry-leading solutions for Single Event Effects (SEE), including SEU, SEL, and SEFI, as they apply to FPGAs and space-grade silicon\nDefine and develop SEE PDKs (Product Design Kits), test vehicles, and system-level radiation hardening solutions; evaluate test vehicles at the FPGA level\nContribute to the architecture definition of XQR/Space-grade FPGA and SoC products, including SEE/RAS architectural specifications\nAnalyze semiconductor technology scaling and its impact on radiation sensitivity (Moore's Law and More than Moore)\nBuild predictive models for next-generation radiation performance, including competitive feature sets, power, and cost trade-offs\nCollaborate closely with Silicon Technology, Advanced Architecture, and Marketing teams\nPREFERRED EXPERIENCE:\nExperience at a leading semiconductor company in advanced silicon process technologies and architectures\nDeep knowledge of radiation effects (SEU, SEL, SEFI, TID), including underlying physics and impact on semiconductor devices and FPGAs\nKnowledge of FPGA and SoC architecture, implementation, and software tools\nSelf-driven, able to set direction and execute independently\nWillingness to travel to worldwide test facilities, and development consortia\nACADEMIC CREDENTIALS:\nMaster's or PhD degree in Electrical Engineering, Applied Physics or equivalent.\nLocation: San Jose, CA, US\nThis role is not eligible for visa sponsorship.\nBenefits offered are described: AMD benefits at a glance.\nAMD 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.\nAMD may use Artificial Intelligence to help screen, assess or select applicants for this position. AMD’s “Responsible AI Policy” is available here.\n\nThis posting is for an existing vacancy.\nTHE ROLE:\nJoin the Advanced Architecture, Technology & Verification Group and contribute to FPGA and SoC architecture definition and development with a focus on radiation effects and RAS. The team focuses on the architecture, development, and validation of commercial and radiation tolerant FPGA/ACAP solutions, for the Terrestrial (Telecom, Avionics, Automotive, Datacenter, AI, etc.) and Space markets. You will work as part of an advanced technology and design team with corporate responsibility for Single Event Effects (SEE), radiation effects and RAS mitigation solutions, and competitive technology analysis.\nTHE PERSON:\nYou have a passion for modern, complex silicon architecture and innovation in the field of radiation effects and RAS for terrestrial and space applications. You are a team player who has excellent communication skills and experience collaborating with other engineers located in different sites/timezones. You have strong analytical and problem-solving skills and are willing to learn and ready to take on problems.\nKEY RESPONSIBILITIES:\nApply IC Design and Solid State Physics fundamentals to develop industry-leading solutions for Single Event Effects (SEE), including SEU, SEL, and SEFI, as they apply to FPGAs and space-grade silicon\nDefine and develop SEE PDKs (Product Design Kits), test vehicles, and system-level radiation hardening solutions; evaluate test vehicles at the FPGA level\nContribute to the architecture definition of XQR/Space-grade FPGA and SoC products, including SEE/RAS architectural specifications\nAnalyze semiconductor technology scaling and its impact on radiation sensitivity (Moore's Law and More than Moore)\nBuild predictive models for next-generation radiation performance, including competitive feature sets, power, and cost trade-offs\nCollaborate closely with Silicon Technology, Advanced Architecture, and Marketing teams\nPREFERRED EXPERIENCE:\nExperience at a leading semiconductor company in advanced silicon process technologies and architectures\nDeep knowledge of radiation effects (SEU, SEL, SEFI, TID), including underlying physics and impact on semiconductor devices and FPGAs\nKnowledge of FPGA and SoC architecture, implementation, and software tools\nSelf-driven, able to set direction and execute independently\nWillingness to travel to worldwide test facilities, and development consortia\nACADEMIC CREDENTIALS:\nMaster's or PhD degree in Electrical Engineering, Applied Physics or equivalent.\nLocation: San Jose, CA, US\nThis role is not eligible for visa sponsorship.\nBenefits offered are described: AMD benefits at a glance.\nAMD does not accept unsolicited resumes from headhunters, recruitment agencies, or fee-based recruitment services. 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