SoC Architect
AMD · San Jose, CA · Engineering
About this role
AMD is hiring a mid-level Hardware Engineer in the software engineering function based in San Jose, CA. The posting calls out experience with Python, Performance Optimization, Embedded Systems.
- Role
- Hardware Engineer
- Function
- software engineering
- Level
- mid
- Track
- Individual contributor
- Location
- San Jose, CA
- Department
- Engineering
- Posted
- Nov 12, 2025
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Job description
from AMD careersWHAT YOU DO AT AMD CHANGES EVERYTHING
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. Together, we advance your career.
THE ROLE
We are seeking a SoC Architect to join our adaptive SoC Architecture team. This role is pivotal in defining and driving architecture for next-generation Adaptive SoCs, with on Processor subsystems, Interconnect, AI, GPU, video processing pipelines, and memory systems.
THE PERSON
You are a seasoned SoC architect with deep expertise in heterogeneous compute systems. You thrive in collaborative environments and bring a system-level mindset to solving architectural challenges. You are passionate about performance, power, and scalability, and have a strong grasp of silicon design trade-offs. You communicate effectively across engineering disciplines and influence architectural decisions with clarity and technical rigor.