RTL Methodology Silicon Design Engineer

As an RTL Methodology Engineer, you will have a unique opportunity to work on AMD's next-generation CPU core and build the infrastructure, tooling, and AI-powered capabilities that multiply the efficiency and productivity of the entire Core RTL team. This is a high-leverage role: the flows you own are used by every RTL designer on the project, and you will be at the forefront of bringing modern AI and agentic tooling into the hardware design process. You will work in the center of an experienced, skilled, and motivated engineering team with a track record of success. As a member of the Core RTL team, you will work on the leading edge of processor technology and collaborate with Performance Modeling, Design Verification, Physical Design, and Post-Silicon teams to make AMD's ambitious future CPU roadmap a reality.

You approach challenges relentlessly with both critical thinking and creativity. You are energized by the idea of applying AI and automation to problems that have traditionally been solved by hand, and you have the judgment to know where it will pay off and where it won't. You work as part of a team with strong communication and collaboration skills. You have a solid understanding of modern CPU architecture and have ideas and/or the drive to make it even better. You are passionate about improving engineering tools and infrastructure and about continuous improvement. Does this describe you? If so, then join us!

Verilog/SystemVerilog RTL development within CPU, SoC, ASIC, or related digital-design environments

RTL linting, static analysis, design methodology, and code-quality tooling

HDL parsers, ASTs, or source-code analysis and transformation tools such as Verible, Slang, Verilator, Surelog, or comparable technologies

Building applications or engineering tools using large language models, including RAG, agentic frameworks, tool/function calling, prompt engineering, or related approaches

Applying AI coding assistants or agents within engineering-development workflows

Evaluating AI-tool quality and reliability through benchmarking, regression testing, or productivity measurement

Developing and owning internal engineering tools and automation

Strong proficiency with scripting languages such as Python, Perl, Ruby, Shell, and/or TCL

Programming experience with languages such as Python, Go, Java, C#, TypeScript, or comparable languages

Familiarity with digital-design workflows including synthesis, verification, physical design, place and route, and timing closure

Strong problem-solving and debugging skills

BS, MS, or PhD degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field of study preferred.

This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship.

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