Senior Microprocessor VLSI Physical Design Engineer

About the role

AMD's Cores Organization delivers industry-leading CPU's and caches that are the foundation of AMD's server, client, and gaming business. They are seeking an experienced VLSI physical design engineer to join this innovative team as a technical expert.

Responsibilities

• Technical lead for high speed VLSI design in deep submicron processes.
• Work closely with RTL and physical designers across multiple sites to optimize power, performance, area, and schedule.
• Solve design and tool problems requiring ground-breaking approaches that utilize AI native skills and champion innovation across the organization.
• Create technical presentations for peers and management.
• Guide and mentor junior engineers.

Requirements

• Hands-on experience in high-speed VLSI design.
• Excellent understanding of computer architecture, hardware concepts & design tradeoffs.
• Knowledge of Chip Level Floor planning, Bus / Pin Planning, Clock Tree Synthesis, Placement, Optimization, Routing, Parasitic Extraction, Static Timing Analysis, IR drop analysis, electromigration, Physical Verification and Sign Off.
• Comprehend complex Verilog RTL and make minor modifications for timing or power.
• Knowledge of digital circuits, high speed flops, synchronizers, level shifters, and SRAM.
• Familiar with programming languages such as Perl, C, tcl, etc.
• Experience with a variety of AI Agents to increase engineering efficiency and automation.

Qualifications

• BS/MS in EE, CS, CSE (or similar) preferred.

Skills

• Strong analytical thinking and problem-solving skills with excellent attention to details.
• Self-motivation and a commitment to meeting deadlines.
• Challenging the status quo and promoting innovation.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Teamwork and collaboration.

Benefits

The benefits offered are described: AMD benefits at a glance. AMD does not accept unsolicited resumes from headhunters, recruitment agencies, or fee-based recruitment services. AMD and its subsidiaries are equal opportunity, inclusive employers and will consider all applicants without regard to age, ancestry, color, marital status, medical condition, mental or physical disability, national origin, race, religion, political and/or third-party affiliation, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We encourage applications from all qualified candidates and will accommodate applicants’ needs under the respective laws throughout all stages of the recruitment and selection process. AMD may use Artificial Intelligence to help screen, assess or select applicants for this position. AMD’s “Responsible AI Policy” is available here. This posting is for an existing vacancy.