SerDes Applications Design Engineer

Advanced Micro Devices • San Jose, CA

75d

About The Position

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.

Requirements

• Knowledge and experience in high-speed I/O design and electrical compliance testing in Ethernet and PCIe
• Experience with SI tools, HSPICE, HFSS, ADS or similar
• Hands-on experience with high-speed oscilloscopes, BERTs, VNA and spectrum analyzer for SI/PI analysis

Responsibilities

• SerDes applications and system design for the next generation high-speed transceiver
• Collaborate with analog/mixed-signal design teams to define specifications for TX/RX front-end circuits, PLLs, CDRs, and data converters
• Define SerDes system-level and block level validation plan
• Drive innovation in SerDes architectures to support emerging standards and custom protocols for hyperscale and AI workloads
• Perform end-to-end channel analysis across backplane, midplane, and cable assemblies within rack-level systems
• Define PCB stack-up, routing topology, and via structures optimized for high-speed SerDes channels, including differential pair impedance control, return path continuity, and crosstalk mitigation
• Define IBIS-AMI models validation and hardware correlation methodology

What This Job Offers

• Industry: Computer and Electronic Product Manufacturing
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees