Director Front-end SoC Design

WHAT YOU DO AT AMD CHANGES EVERYTHING At AMD, our mission is to build great products that accelerate next-generation computing experiences—from AI and data centers, to PCs, gaming and embedded systems. Grounded in a culture of innovation and collaboration, we believe real progress comes from bold ideas, human ingenuity and a shared passion to create something extraordinary. When you join AMD, you’ll discover the real differentiator is our culture. We push the limits of innovation to solve the world’s most important challenges—striving for execution excellence, while being direct, humble, collaborative, and inclusive of diverse perspectives. Join us as we shape the future of AI and beyond. Together, we advance your career. Lead Front-end SoC Design team in India for AMD flagship Instinct GPU SoC. # Lead Front end SoC team. Lead execution for SoC Front-end function from uArch till Netlist for complex SoCs. Should be in similar complexity role as Director. # Act as the primary SoC interface across: IP teams, SoC architecture, Firmware and software, Platform, packaging, and test teams Ensure bidirectional requirement closure between SoC and partner teams Execution # Deliver micro‑architecture and execute SoC RTL construction # Drive IP integration, including Clock/Reset, UPF, pad ring, and SoC pervasive logic # Own SoC sanity DV, CDC/RDC, lint, low‑power checks, RTL cleanup, ECOs, and formality sign‑off # Cross‑Functional Technical Leadership # Drive FCR/ECR reviews, analyze technical impact, and align with SoC DV, PD, and DFT leads, Own PPA targets for the SoC, Lead constraint and timing convergence reviews, and sign‑off readiness # Review and sign off Fuse Documentation (FuseDoc) and boot code # Review and approve SoC DV test plans and coverage strategy # Bring‑Up and Post‑Silicon Support # Serve as the SoC technical interface during chip bring‑up, post‑silicon debug, issue triage, and root‑cause analysis support #20+ years of experience in Frontend with leadership at senior manager or director level. #LI-PK2 Benefits offered are described: AMD benefits at a glance. AMD 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. AMD may use Artificial Intelligence to help screen, assess or select applicants for this position. AMD’s “Responsible AI Policy” is available here. This posting is for an existing vacancy. Lead Front-end SoC Design team in India for AMD flagship Instinct GPU SoC. # Lead Front end SoC team. Lead execution for SoC Front-end function from uArch till Netlist for complex SoCs. Should be in similar complexity role as Director. # Act as the primary SoC interface across: IP teams, SoC architecture, Firmware and software, Platform, packaging, and test teams Ensure bidirectional requirement closure between SoC and partner teams Execution # Deliver micro‑architecture and execute SoC RTL construction # Drive IP integration, including Clock/Reset, UPF, pad ring, and SoC pervasive logic # Own SoC sanity DV, CDC/RDC, lint, low‑power checks, RTL cleanup, ECOs, and formality sign‑off # Cross‑Functional Technical Leadership # Drive FCR/ECR reviews, analyze technical impact, and align with SoC DV, PD, and DFT leads, Own PPA targets for the SoC, Lead constraint and timing convergence reviews, and sign‑off readiness # Review and sign off Fuse Documentation (FuseDoc) and boot code # Review and approve SoC DV test plans and coverage strategy # Bring‑Up and Post‑Silicon Support # Serve as the SoC technical interface during chip bring‑up, post‑silicon debug, issue triage, and root‑cause analysis support #20+ years of experience in Frontend with leadership at senior manager or director level. #LI-PK2 Benefits offered are described: AMD benefits at a glance. AMD 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. AMD may use Artificial Intelligence to help screen, assess or select applicants for this position. AMD’s “Responsible AI Policy” is available here. This posting is for an existing vacancy.