MTS Silicon Design Engineer

What you do at AMD changes everything 

At AMD, we push the boundaries of what is possible.  We believe in changing the world for the better by driving innovation in high-performance computing, graphics, and visualization technologies – building blocks for gaming, immersive platforms, and the data center. 

Developing great technology takes more than talent: it takes amazing people who understand collaboration, respect, and who will go the “extra mile” to achieve unthinkable results.  It takes people who have the passion and desire to disrupt the status quo, push boundaries, deliver innovation, and change the world.   If you have this type of passion, we invite you to take a look at the opportunities available to come join our team.

SILICON DESIGN ENGINEER - MODELLING

The Role

AMD’s Australian Graphics IP team specialize in the design and verification of AMD's Graphics Processing Units (GPUs). As a GPU modeling engineer, you will work in a hardware/software codesign environment to craft industry leading simulation platforms used in GPU research and development.

The Person

The ideal candidate has 5 to 10 years of experience in industry, and is a highly skilled software designer and engineer proficient in C++. Knowledge of GPU or other compute hardware and Graphics APIs is an advantage. The candidate has worked developing complex systems in a structured environment, and has the following skills:

Communication:

• Excellent written and oral communication
• Skilled at understanding requirements and expectations, and clarifying when needed
• Able to concisely present results and status to peers and management

Analytical ability:

• Divides an issue into its parts and use data-based decision making
• Balances big picture and detailed perspectives
• Understands complex architectural, design, and verification concepts

Motivation:

• Proactive and self-motivating
• Seeks guidance from peers and management
• Enjoys a dynamic work environment

Teamwork:

• Thrives in a collaborative team environment
• Respects the value of diverse perspectives
• Supports team objectives
• Continuously improve how the team meets requirements

Key Responsibilities

• Collaborate with architects, design engineers, and verification engineers on specifications, verification plans, and test plans
• Develop and maintain C/C++ models and supporting systems
• Debug, test, analyze, and improve model functional and performance accuracy
• Identify and implement opportunities for improving AMD’s design and verification environment

Preferred Experience

• Software development using C or C++
• Use of industry-standard profiling and debug tools
• Graphics API or graphics pipeline knowledge
• Hardware design or verification
• Hardware implementation using HDLs such as Verilog or VHDL
• Scripting languages - Python, Perl, shell
• Productivity tools – Jira, Jenkins
• Configuration Management – Perforce, GIT

Academic Credentials

Bachelor or Master level degree in Software Engineering, Computer Engineering or a related field.

Location

Sydney, Australia

AMD does not accept unsolicited resumes from headhunters, recruitment agencies or fee based recruitment services. AMD and its subsidiaries are equal opportunity employers and will consider all applicants without regard to race, marital status, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability or any other characteristic protected by law. EOE/MFDV

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Requisition Number: 181882 
Country/Region/Location: Australia State/Province: New South Wales City: Sydney 
Job Function: Design