Lead Design Engineer (FPGA & ASIC)

Advanced Micro Devices, Inc Penicuik, Scotland May 28, 2026

Type Full Time
Pay Not listed
Work Hybrid
Level Senior

This Lead Design Engineer role is focused on 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. It would suit someone who can bring technical judgement, safe working habits, careful diagnostics, and practical problem-solving to the role.

Role overview

AMD does not accept unsolicited resumes from headhunters, recruitment agencies, or fee-based recruitment services. AMD may use Artificial Intelligence to help screen, assess or select applicants for this position.

Engineering work involved

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. Leading technical discussions and collaborate with system architects, hardware, and software engineers to define. Act as a technical mentor to junior engineers through design reviews, best‑practice guidance, and day‑to‑day support.

What helps in this technical role

Technical judgement, safe working habits, careful diagnostics, and practical problem-solving.

Technical skills and requirements

  • Strong experience with modern, complex digital processing architectures.
  • We encourage applications from all qualified candidates and will accommodate applicants’ needs under the respective laws throughout all stages of the recruitment and selection proc.

Job details

  • Edinburgh, United Kingdom (Hybrid).
  • Work model: Hybrid.
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