Staff Silicon Design Engineer
EdinburghFull-timePosted 1w ago
About the role
Senior-level engineer focused on FPGA and ASIC development, leading design, integration, and system-level validation of IPs and subsystems across FPGA and ASIC platforms. Mentors junior engineers, shapes technical direction, and collaborates across global teams on high-impact projects in diverse markets such as wireless, aerospace, and defense.
Responsibilities
- Lead technical discussions and collaborate with system architects, hardware, and software engineers to define and deliver new features
- Act as a technical mentor to junior engineers through design reviews, best‑practice guidance, and day‑to‑day support
- Design and implement high‑quality, high‑performance RTL for new features, modules, and systems
- Develop software and scripts to configure, control, and test hardware modules and systems
- Create clear, detailed documentation describing designs and interactions with hardware and software components
- Debug complex system‑level issues, identify root causes, and partner with verification teams to deliver robust solutions
- Estimate development schedules and test‑environment needs, and support junior engineers with project planning
- Champion continuous improvement in design, validation, and development workflows
Qualifications
- Strong experience with modern, complex digital processing architectures
- Deep understanding of FPGA and ASIC design flows, tools, and system‑level design
- Solid software development and integration skills.
Skills
Required:FPGA and ASIC designRTL designSystem-level debugging
Nice to have:Software development
Benefits
- Benefits offered are described: AMD benefits at a glance.
Last updated Oct 15, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.
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