Physical Design Engineer

Job Description

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

As a member of the Computing & Graphics (CG) SoC Architecture team, you will develop and design custom silicon for client, discrete graphics, handheld gaming, gaming consoles, and related platforms. In this role, you will work with SoC architects to analyze product specifications, micro‑architecture specifications, performance, and power trade‑offs. The role will work from early concept development through the development phases to final production.

THE PERSON

You will collaborate with a network of expert architects and designers around the world where collaboration and communication skills are critical to the success of this role, and excellent organization skills are essential. You are self‑directed, a strategic problem solver, able to handle complexity and ambiguity. You will approach sophisticated problems with a physical design perspective to drive performance, power, and area efficiency.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Collaborate with SOC architecture leads to analyze physical design tradeoffs for power, performance, and area impact


• Support physical design pathfinding activities to influence and define next‑generation architecture


• Work closely with architecture, design, and packaging teams on area and floorplan refinement


• Work with AMD’s Engineering teams and IP teams to drive alignment of area and timing targets


• Analyze design tradeoffs in terms of performance, power and area impact


• Analyze and compile competitive analysis data

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE

• Advanced, relevant experience in SOC physical design


• Strong PnR, STA, IR/EM, Physical Verification knowledge/experience


• Solid understanding of SoC construction including fabric connectivity, memory systems, multi‑die design, power delivery, clock distribution, floorplanning, and packaging


• Design experience in advanced node technologies


• Familiarity with CPU and/or GPU architecture


• Skills in scripting, data analysis, experience with EDA tools, VLSI design flow and CMOS technology.


• Strong problem‑solving, organizational, and communication skills with the ability to work in a dynamic and diverse environment


• Proficiency in scripting languages (Perl, TCL, Python) is highly preferred

ACADEMIC CREDENTIALS

• Bachelors or Masters degree in Computer Engineering/Electrical Engineering

LOCATIONS

• Boxborough, MA. (preferred), or Markham, CA

This role is not eligible for Visa Sponsorship.

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.

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This posting is for an existing vacancy.