CPU CORE MICROCODE DESIGN ENGINEER

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CPU CORE MICROCODE DESIGN ENGINEER

THE ROLE:

As a Microcode Design Engineer, you will have a unique opportunity to build the bridge between AMD's CPU hardware and the x86 Instruction Set Architecture. You will work in an experienced, skilled, and motivated engineering team with a track record of success. As a member of the Cores design team, you will work on the leading edge of processor architecture and collaborate with the Performance Modeling, Design Verification, Physical Design, and Post-Silicon Teams to make AMD's ambitious future CPU roadmap a reality.

THE PERSON:

The successful candidate will possess strong problem-solving and debugging skills; excellent communication and documentation skills; is creative, self-motivated, and able to work comfortably in a cross-site team environment. Does this describe you? If so, then join us!

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• You will be a key technical contributor on a team enabling high performance, high frequency, and power efficiency on caches, fabrics, and interfaces of our server, desktop, and laptop CPUs.
• Design and implement microcode for AMD's x86 next-generation microprocessors. This includes all aspect of design: investigation, developing algorithms, creating technical documents, writing microcode, support, etc.
• Work across various teams at AMD supporting microcode including Architecture, Logic Design, Design Verification, Performance Modeling, and Post-Silicon Validation and Debug.
• Participate and contribute as a member of the broader AMD microcode community to develop the microcode roadmap, improve efficiency, boost performance, maintain security, and help where needed.

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE:

• Detailed knowledge of one or more Instruction Set Architectures (ISAs). Comfortable with assembly programming.
• Experience writing low level software such as microcode, firmware, BIOS, etc.
• Background in one or more aspects of microprocessor design: Architecture, Logic Design, Physical Design, Performance Modeling, Design Verification, etc.
• Comfort with scripting such as Perl, Python, Ruby, Shell, Tcl, etc. Familiarity with writing parsers (Lex/Yacc, Flex/Bison) is a plus.
• Post-Silicon validation or debug experience.
• Experience in clocking, reset, power-up sequences and power management is desired.

ACADEMIC CREDENTIALS:

• Bachelor's, Master's degree with emphasis in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or Computer Science with a focus on computer architecture

LOCATION:

• Fishkill, NY

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At AMD, your base pay is one part of your total rewards package. Your base pay will depend on where your skills, qualifications, experience, and location fit into the hiring range for the position. You may be eligible for incentives based upon your role such as either an annual bonus or sales incentive. Many AMD employees have the opportunity to own shares of AMD stock, as well as a discount when purchasing AMD stock if voluntarily participating in AMD's Employee Stock Purchase Plan. You'll also be eligible for competitive benefits described in more detail .

AMD does not accept unsolicited resumes from headhunters, recruitment agencies, or fee-based recruitment services. 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 and/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.