AMD—PD PNR Engineer

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Description: ADVANCE YOUR CAREER. ADVANCE THE WORLD. At AMD, we believe technology has the power to solve the world’s most important challenges. From advancing healthcare and scientific discovery to powering AI and the technologies people rely on every day, innovation at AMD is shaping the future. Whether you’re designing next-gen processors, enabling AI breakthroughs, or bringing leading edge products to market, every role at AMD contributes to something bigger — technology that moves the world forward. Join us and, together, we’ll advance your career. SDE CAD SILICON DESIGN ENGINEER:   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 working closely with the EDA vendors to identify innovative solutions and track methodology issues. 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 - 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   PREFERRED EXPERIENCE:  - 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 ACADEMIC CREDENTIALS:  - 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 #LI-BM2 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. Responsibilities: SDE CAD SILICON DESIGN ENGINEER:   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 working closely with the EDA vendors to identify innovative solutions and track methodology issues. 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 - 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   PREFERRED EXPERIENCE:  - 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 ACADEMIC CREDENTIALS:  - 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 #LI-BM2