CPU Core Microcode Design Engineer Job Listing at AMD in Fishkill, NY (Job ID 65272-en-us)

Description

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THE ROLE: 

As a CPU Core 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 core 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: 

You have a passion for modern, complex processor architecture, digital design, low level programming, and verification in general. You are a team player who has excellent communication skills and experience collaborating with other engineers located in different sites/time zones. You have strong analytical and problem-solving skills and are willing to learn and ready to take on problems. 

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: 

• 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 improve efficiency, boost performance, maintain security, and provide technical support to other teams where needed.

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE: 

• Detailed knowledge of the x86 Instruction Set Architecture (ISA).
• Comfortable with assembly language programming.
• Experience writing low level software such as microcode, firmware, BIOS, etc.
• Comfortable with scripting languages such as Perl, Python, Ruby, etc.
• Background in one or more aspects of microprocessor design: Architecture, Logic Design, Physical Design, Performance Modeling, Design Verification, etc.
• Post-Silicon validation or debug experience. 

ACADEMIC CREDENTIALS:

• Bachelors or Masters degree with experience in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or Computer Science with a focus on computer architecture. 

LOCATION:

• Fishkill, NY

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