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Director FPGA Silicon Design Engineering

AMD

Location

San Jose, CA

Type

Full-time

Posted

9/1/2026

Compensation

USD $217,700.00/Yr. – USD $311,000.00/Yr.

Undergraduate with 5+ Years of Experience
H-1B FY202699.2% approval-61% YoY
πŸ’Ž Strong sponsor

Job description

The Director of Silicon Architecture at AMD will lead the development of next-generation architecture for Adaptive Devices, focusing on FPGA configuration, readback, and Partial Reconfiguration. This role involves establishing a long-term vision for architecture and driving innovation across various markets, including AI and Data Center. The successful candidate will build and lead a team of architects and engineers, ensuring cross-functional alignment and technical execution. This position is critical for translating customer needs into differentiated FPGA capabilities and product strategies.

Requirements

  • Deep expertise in FPGA architecture with a focus on Configuration and Partial Reconfiguration.
  • Strong understanding of configuration architecture, including bitstreams, protocols, and security.
  • Proven track record of driving complex architectural initiatives from concept through product deployment.
  • Excellent communication and stakeholder-management skills, including customer-facing experience.
  • BS, MS, or PhD in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or a related discipline.

Responsibilities

  • Lead FPGA configuration architecture, including bitstream formats and boot flows.
  • Define and drive next-generation Partial Reconfiguration architecture for dynamic deployment models.
  • Establish long-term architectural vision and roadmap for configuration and observability capabilities.
  • Drive system-level trade-offs across configuration bandwidth, latency, and power.
  • Collaborate with silicon, design, validation, and product teams to ensure high-quality implementations.
  • Influence product strategy and roadmap planning across FPGA product generations.
  • Engage with key customers and industry ecosystems to identify emerging requirements.

Benefits

  • AMD provides a competitive 'Total Rewards' package that focuses on financial growth, health, and work-life balance.

H-1B filing history

Public USCIS petition and DOL LCA counts Β· latest USCIS FY2026, LCA FY2026

Filing entity: Advanced Micro Devices Inc

As of Aug 23, 2026

Initial approvals

71

FY2026

Approval rate

99.2%

FY2026

LCA certified

263

FY2026

Entry-level share

4.2%

FY2026

Initial approvals YoY

-61%

Trend

LCA certified YoY

-68%

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Initial approvals by fiscal year

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Based on public USCIS and DOL filings; not a sponsorship guarantee.

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