FPGA Prototype Engineer
AMD · Santa Clara, CA · Engineering
About this role
AMD is hiring a mid-level Embedded Software Engineer in the software engineering function based in Santa Clara, CA. The posting calls out experience with Python, C, Linux, Embedded Systems. Listed education preference: a bachelor's degree or equivalent.
- Role
- Embedded Software Engineer
- Function
- software engineering
- Level
- mid
- Track
- Individual contributor
- Location
- Santa Clara, CA
- Education
- Bachelor's degree
- Department
- Engineering
- Posted
- Feb 2, 2026
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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:
In this role, you will drive early‑stage validation of complex SoC and subsystem designs using FPGA/HAPS platforms across AMD’s next‑generation silicon programs. You will collaborate closely with architecture, RTL design, verification, emulation, firmware, and bring‑up teams to deliver high‑fidelity prototypes that enable software development, performance studies, and system integration long before silicon availability.
This role is ideal for an engineer who enjoys hands‑on bring‑up, debug, and system‑level problem solving across hardware, firmware, and validation domains.
THE PERSON: