PD CAD Engineer
AMD · Posted Oct 3
High-performance processors, graphics cards, data center solutions, and AI accelerators
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About the role
AMD designs and delivers next-generation GPU and CPU products, and this role sits within the physical design CAD effort supporting advanced technology nodes. The team owns synthesis, place-and-route flows and methodologies for 3nm and 2nm nodes, working closely with global design teams and EDA vendors. The CAD Engineer will automate PnR flows, drive power/performance/area convergence for SOCs, and support multiple PnR flow stages through chip finish.
What you will do
- Responsible for developing Place and Route methodologies for various designs at advanced technology nodes
- Work seamlessly with synthesis and signoff (STA, extraction, Physical Verification) teams to achieve best-in-class PPA
- Drive power/performance/area (PPA) convergence for SOCs implementation
- Script out utilities to automate different pieces of the implementation flow
- Support design teams at global sites through multiple PnR flow stages including chip finish flows
- CAD flow and Methodology development on advanced process nodes such as 3nm, 2nm are preferred
Skills used in this role
What the employer is looking for
- Master’s/Bachelor’s Degree in Electronics Engineering (Minor in Computer Science preferred)
- 4-6 years of experience in CAD flow and methodology development on advanced nodes such as 3nm & 2nm
- Work closely with design teams to support multiple areas through Netlist to 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
Preferred qualifications
- Hands‑on experience in PNR flows including multi-voltage & power-gated designs
- Expertise with industry‑standard physical design tools Cadence Innovus
- Experience with synthesis, STA, 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 FM & VSI
- Proficiency in scripting and automation using Python, TCL with strong debugging capabilities and CAD‑automation mindset.
- Exposure to AI/ML concepts, with strong Python proficiency.
- CAD and Automation mindset
Benefits and support
- Compensation and benefits are detailed in the job posting
About AMD
AMD is a global semiconductor company that designs high-performance central processing units (CPUs), graphics processing units (GPUs), and adaptive processors for data centers, personal computers, gaming consoles, and embedded systems. The company specializes in advanced computing solutions and AI accelerators, positioning itself as a major leader in modern high-performance and artificial intelligence hardware. Through strategic developments and acquisitions, AMD continues to expand its ecosystem across cloud infrastructure, enterprise computing, and physical AI.
- Industry
- Semiconductors
- Company size
- 31000 employees
- Founded
- 1969-05-01
- Location
- Santa Clara, California, USA
- Funding stage
- Public Company
Funding
Public Company
- 2007-11-16Post Ipo
Leadership
Chair and Chief Executive Officer
Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer
Executive Vice President and Chief Technology Officer
Executive Vice President and Chief Commercial Officer
Executive Vice President and General Manager, Data Center Solutions Business Group
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