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Sr. Silicon Design Engineer

AMD

Location

Santa Clara, CA

Type

Full-time

Posted

11/7/2026

Compensation

USD $124,040.00/Yr. – USD $177,200.00/Yr.

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

Job description

AMD is seeking a Sr. Silicon Design Engineer to contribute to the design, development, and testing of electronic components and systems for semiconductor manufacturing. The role involves overseeing ASIC development, determining architecture design, and evaluating process flows. The engineer will utilize their expertise in electronic theory and design techniques to advance AMD's innovative products. This position offers multiple openings and does not require travel.

Requirements

  • Master's degree or foreign equivalent in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Electronic Engineering, Electrical and Computer Engineering, or related field.
  • Two years of experience as a design engineer or in a closely related engineering occupation.
  • Experience with TCL, C, C++, and Perl.
  • Proficiency in Verilog, System Verilog, or VHDL.
  • Knowledge of RTL design and coding.
  • Understanding of JTAG fundamentals.
  • Experience utilizing Design For Test (DFT) to improve testability of design.
  • Familiarity with Automatic Test Pattern Generation (ATPG) debug and pattern generation.
  • Experience with VCS simulation and pattern debug.
  • Knowledge of design verification and EDA design tools.
  • Experience in Unix or Linux environments.

Responsibilities

  • Research, design, develop, and test electronic components and systems for semiconductor manufacturing.
  • Oversee definition, design, verification, and documentation for ASIC development.
  • Determine architecture design, logic design, and system simulation.
  • Define module interfaces and formats for simulation.
  • Contribute to the development of multidimensional designs involving complex integrated circuits.
  • Evaluate all aspects of the process flow from high-level designs to synthesis, place and route, and timing and power use.
  • Utilize knowledge of computers and electronics, including circuit boards, processors, chips, and electronic equipment.
  • Apply engineering principles, best practices, and technologies to the design, development, and testing of AMD products.

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%

Trend

Initial approvals by fiscal year

Approval rate by fiscal year

Continuing vs initial approvals

LCA certified positions by quarter

LCA certified positions by fiscal year

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

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