Director - Silicon Design Engineering
AMD · Santa Clara, CA · Engineering
About this role
AMD is hiring a director-level Hardware Engineer in the software engineering function based in Santa Clara, CA. The posting calls out experience with Performance Optimization, Embedded Systems.
- Role
- Hardware Engineer
- Function
- software engineering
- Level
- director
- Track
- Individual contributor
- Location
- Santa Clara, CA
- Department
- Engineering
- Posted
- Mar 27, 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:
AMD is seeking a Director of Pre-Silicon Verification to lead execution, people, and delivery across high-impact silicon programs within a mixed-signal IP organization supporting AMD’s broader product portfolio.
In this role, you will own end-to-end verification execution across multiple concurrent programs, ensuring strong planning, clear visibility into progress, and consistent delivery of high-quality silicon on schedule.
THE PERSON:
You will build and lead high-performing teams while remaining technically engaged to guide decisions, identify risks early, and drive resolution of complex challenges.
This is a highly visible leadership role with accountability for execution excellence, organizational health, and scalable verification capability in a rapidly growing environment.