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The Role
AMD Serdes Technology Group develops high‑performance electrical and optical transceivers in advanced CMOS PDKs. We are seeking an expert in analog/mixed‑signal circuit design and architecture.

The Person
The ideal candidate will have a strong background in advanced ultra‑high‑speed electrical and/or optical PHY architect. She/He needs to be a self‑starter who collaborates well with various functional teams and customers to successfully drive projects to completion.

Key Responsibilities

Lead transceiver micro‑architecture definition, modeling, simulation, implementation, and verification: Tx DSP and Rx DSP, CDR, adaptation and calibration loops

Mentor junior engineers in implementation tasks to ensure compliance with specifications, quality standards, and milestones

Conduct peer reviews of design and verification results

Preferred Experience





Architecture lead role for 100 GBPS or higher transceiver

Proven silicon success 100GBPS or higher transceiver

Model and spec analog circuit impairments and fixed‑point micro‑architecture for optimal PPA

Top‑level and block‑level electrical/optical link budgeting and modeling

Work with pre‑tapeout verification and post‑silicon validation teams to bring up silicon and analyze volume productization data

Academic Credentials

Ph.D. in electrical engineering or related fields of industrial experience or M.S. plus relevant industrial experience in optical and/or electrical transceiver design

Excellent communication and documentation skills are required.

Location
Ottawa, Canada

Benefits
Benefits offered are described: AMD advantages at a glance.

Equal Employment Opportunity
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 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.

Responsible AI Policy
AMD may use Artificial Intelligence to help screen, assess or select applicants for this position. AMD’s “Responsible AI Policy” is available here.

Posting Information
This posting is for an existing vacancy.

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