Radiation Effects & RAS Silicon Architect

Advanced Micro Devices, Inc•San Jose, CA

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

Join the Advanced Architecture, Technology & Verification Group and contribute to FPGA and SoC architecture definition and development with a focus on radiation effects and RAS. The team focuses on the architecture, development, and validation of commercial and radiation tolerant FPGA/ACAP solutions, for the Terrestrial (Telecom, Avionics, Automotive, Datacenter, AI, etc.) and Space markets. You will work as part of an advanced technology and design team with corporate responsibility for Single Event Effects (SEE), radiation effects and RAS mitigation solutions, and competitive technology analysis.

Requirements

Passion for modern, complex silicon architecture and innovation in the field of radiation effects and RAS for terrestrial and space applications.
Team player with excellent communication skills and experience collaborating with other engineers located in different sites/timezones.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Willingness to learn and ready to take on problems.

Nice To Haves

Experience at a leading semiconductor company in advanced silicon process technologies and architectures
Deep knowledge of radiation effects (SEU, SEL, SEFI, TID), including underlying physics and impact on semiconductor devices and FPGAs
Knowledge of FPGA and SoC architecture, implementation, and software tools
Self-driven, able to set direction and execute independently
Willingness to travel to worldwide test facilities, and development consortia

Responsibilities

Apply IC Design and Solid State Physics fundamentals to develop industry-leading solutions for Single Event Effects (SEE), including SEU, SEL, and SEFI, as they apply to FPGAs and space-grade silicon
Define and develop SEE PDKs (Product Design Kits), test vehicles, and system-level radiation hardening solutions; evaluate test vehicles at the FPGA level
Contribute to the architecture definition of XQR/Space-grade FPGA and SoC products, including SEE/RAS architectural specifications
Analyze semiconductor technology scaling and its impact on radiation sensitivity (Moore's Law and More than Moore)
Build predictive models for next-generation radiation performance, including competitive feature sets, power, and cost trade-offs
Collaborate closely with Silicon Technology, Advanced Architecture, and Marketing teams