Distinguished Memory PHY Architect
About The Position
This role offers a rare opportunity for a senior technical leader to shape the future of memory interface technology at scale. As a key architect within the AMD Circuit Technology Design Group, you will influence the definition, architecture, and delivery of next-generation Memory PHY solutions in advanced CMOS technologies. The focus is on long-term impact: setting technical direction, guiding critical design decisions, and enabling teams to deliver differentiated mixed-signal IP across future SoCs. This position is well suited for technologists who value deep technical ownership, architectural influence, and the ability to leave a lasting technical legacy-without requiring people-management as a primary responsibility.
Requirements
- Advanced degree in Electrical Engineering or related field preferred, or equivalent professional experience.
Nice To Haves
- Sustained technical impact on production Memory PHYs or high-speed I/O IP at advanced technology nodes.
- Experience owning or shaping architecture across multiple successful tape-outs.
- Deep expertise in high-speed analog and mixed-signal design, memory protocols, and system-level considerations.
- Strong understanding of advanced CMOS technologies and modern design methodologies.
- Track record of making sound technical decisions in complex, high-risk design spaces.
- Ability to influence without formal authority and collaborate effectively across organizational boundaries.
Responsibilities
- Serve as a senior technical authority and architect for Memory PHY technology, shaping long-range roadmaps and architectural direction.
- Define and evolve architectures and specifications for advanced Memory PHYs, including DDR, LPDDR, GDDR, and HBM.
- Drive innovation in high-speed I/O circuit design, system-level analysis, power integrity, and signal integrity.
- Partner with cross-functional teams across Circuit Design, Layout, Logic Design, Physical Design, Firmware, Design Verification, and Post-Silicon organizations worldwide.
- Influence design quality and execution through design reviews, technical mentorship, and principled tradeoff decisions.
- Support post-silicon bring-up, validation, characterization, optimization, and product readiness.
- Communicate complex technical concepts clearly to senior technical peers, leadership, and stakeholders.
- Mentor and advise engineers and architects, contributing to a strong and inclusive technical community.
Benefits
- AMD benefits at a glance.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
