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Engineering Systems Lead - Video

Advanced Micro Devices, Inc
Cambridge
1 year ago
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WHAT YOU DO AT AMD CHANGES EVERYTHING We care deeply about transforming lives with AMD technology to enrich our industry, our communities, and the world. Our mission is to build great products that accelerate next-generation computing experiences – the building blocks for the data center, artificial intelligence, PCs, gaming and embedded. Underpinning our mission is the AMD culture. We push the limits of innovation to solve the world’s most important challenges. We strive for execution excellence while being direct, humble, collaborative, and inclusive of diverse perspectives. AMD together we advance_ THE ROLE: In this role you will be responsible for technical oversight of the Video IP system modules, working closely with the Design and Architect Lead, and working with the global Video team to look for innovative solutions and progress them through to micro-architecture definition. Working closely with the global Video team, SW and SoC teams, you will have a lot of influence within the team in Cambridge and Video space across AMD. You will partner closely with Product, Architects, HW & SW Engineering to translate strategy into execution, anticipate bottlenecks and drive alignment/decisions across AMD as part of this role. THE PERSON: We are looking for an experienced engineer to act as the Video system lead for our group in Cambridge and be part of the global Video architecture team. You will already have a heavy technical influence and the ability to mentor senior staff which will help round off your skills beyond the technical. This means you are a respected expert who is also a team player - able to coach our senior engineers through the minefield of design challenges and technical market dynamics. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: Work within and coordinate with a small team to analyze, implement, and optimize system blocks Collaborate with the Codec and packaging teams to ensure system requirements flow in to the overal Video IP delivery You are able to focus on building organization-wide relationships & partnerships to accelerate Innovation and solve customer & business problems PREFERRED EXPERIENCE: You should have knowledge in some of the items listed below and demonstrate the ability to become quickly comfortable with the rest: Video IP Video codecs System architecture ASIC flow: design and verification; simulation, synthesis, timing closure and coverage; physical design and scripting FGPA: primarily for ASIC debug and early bring-up Verilog: low-level implementation and debug System-C: high-level implementation and debug C/C++: firmware implementation and algorithm modelling Python: algorithm design and prototyping Experience advocating for technical solutions in a collaborative team environment Excellent communication and collaboration skills ACADEMIC CREDENTIALS: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in related discipline anticipated #LI-HS3 #LI-HYBRID 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 here. 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.THE ROLE: In this role you will be responsible for technical oversight of the Video IP system modules, working closely with the Design and Architect Lead, and working with the global Video team to look for innovative solutions and progress them through to micro-architecture definition. Working closely with the global Video team, SW and SoC teams, you will have a lot of influence within the team in Cambridge and Video space across AMD. You will partner closely with Product, Architects, HW & SW Engineering to translate strategy into execution, anticipate bottlenecks and drive alignment/decisions across AMD as part of this role. THE PERSON: We are looking for an experienced engineer to act as the Video system lead for our group in Cambridge and be part of the global Video architecture team. You will already have a heavy technical influence and the ability to mentor senior staff which will help round off your skills beyond the technical. This means you are a respected expert who is also a team player - able to coach our senior engineers through the minefield of design challenges and technical market dynamics. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: Work within and coordinate with a small team to analyze, implement, and optimize system blocks Collaborate with the Codec and packaging teams to ensure system requirements flow in to the overal Video IP delivery You are able to focus on building organization-wide relationships & partnerships to accelerate Innovation and solve customer & business problems PREFERRED EXPERIENCE: You should have knowledge in some of the items listed below and demonstrate the ability to become quickly comfortable with the rest: Video IP Video codecs System architecture ASIC flow: design and verification; simulation, synthesis, timing closure and coverage; physical design and scripting FGPA: primarily for ASIC debug and early bring-up Verilog: low-level implementation and debug System-C: high-level implementation and debug C/C++: firmware implementation and algorithm modelling Python: algorithm design and prototyping Experience advocating for technical solutions in a collaborative team environment Excellent communication and collaboration skills ACADEMIC CREDENTIALS: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in related discipline anticipated #LI-HS3 #LI-HYBRIDAt 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 here. 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.

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