Job Description

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WHAT 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:
This position for a CAD Engineer will be critical to shaping the next generation AMD products, the leader in GPU, CPU. It requires interfacing with large design teams across the globe and owning development & support for next generation synthesis, place and route flows. Successful candidate would be responsible for automation of PnR flows and methodologies for the 3nm & 2nm technology nodes as well as work closely with the EDA vendors to identify innovative solutions and track methodology issues.
CAD Physical Design Engineer
THE PERSON:
You have a passion for modern, complex processor architecture, digital design, and verification in general. You are a team player who has excellent communication skills and experience collaborating with other engineers located in different sites/time zones. You have strong analytical and problem-solving skills and are willing to learn and ready to take on problems
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Responsible for developing Place and Route methodologies for various designs at advanced technology nodes
• Script out utilities to automate different pieces of the implementation flow
• Support design teams at global sites through multiple PnR flow stages
• CAD flow and Methodology development on advanced process nodes such as 3nm, 2nm are preferred

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE:

• Hands on experience in place and route flows including multi-voltage designs
• Hands on experience in industry standard PnR tools such as Fusion Compiler and ICC2
• Hands on experience with any of synthesis, STA, or physical verification domains is a plus
• Strong understanding of low-power flows includes UPF concepts, power-gating, isolation, level-shifter, voltage_areas, power-state tables, electrical checks using FM & VSI
• Good control over scripting languages like Python, PERL, TCL and strong debug capabilities
• CAD and Automation mindset

ACADEMIC CREDENTIALS:

• Master's/Bachelor's Degree in Electronics Engineering (Minor in Computer Science preferred)
• 8-10 years of experience in CAD flow and methodology development on advanced nodes such as 7nm & 5nm
• Proficiency in one or more scripting languages namely Tcl, Perl, sed/awk
• Work closely with design teams to support multiple areas through GDSII implementation
• Support cross site design teams at various global sites
• Strong problem-solving skills and analytical thinking
• Team player, good work ethic, and excellent communication skills

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