Senior Staff Packaging Design Engineer

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: Help turn “possibility” into “reality” every day. At AMD, we push the boundaries of what is possible by delivering innovative, high-performance computing solutions across data center, AI, and advanced packaging technologies. We are seeking a highly experienced SMTS Package Design Engineer to support complex package design execution. This role requires a self-driven technical expert who thrives in a fast-paced, dynamic, and high-pressure environment, and can deliver high-quality designs with speed, precision, and scalability. The successful candidate will play a key role in advancing AMD’s packaging methodologies by leveraging AI-driven design techniques, automation, and next-generation workflows to address the increasing complexity of heterogeneous integration and advanced packaging architectures. THE PERSON: The ideal candidate is an experienced package or silicon physical designer who: • Demonstrates strong ownership and accountability across multiple programs • Excels in fast-phase execution environments with competing priorities • Applies AI/ML and automation to improve design productivity and quality • Operates with minimal supervision while influencing cross-functional teams • Balances deep technical expertise with strong collaboration and communication skills KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: Design Execution & Technical Leadership • Lead end-to-end package design execution for complex products, ensuring performance, cost, quality, and schedule targets are met • Handle multiple concurrent design programs in a fast-paced and high-pressure environment • Develop substrate layouts, bump maps, and interposer designs for advanced packaging (2.5D/3D, chiplet-based architectures) • Drive design decisions through close collaboration with SI/PI, mechanical, and SOC teams Cross-Functional Collaboration • Partner with internal engineering teams, OSATs, and substrate suppliers to deliver optimized solutions • Interface with stakeholders to communicate design status, risks, and mitigation strategies • Contribute to design reviews, signoff readiness, and tapeout processes Methodology & Continuous Improvement • Define and enhance package design methodologies, flows, and best practices • Drive improvements in layout efficiency, reuse, and design standardization • Mentor junior engineers and promote engineering excellence across the team PREFERRED EXPERIENCES: • Experience in designing complex substrate design or Silicon Bridge or Interposers • Proven ability to execute in multi-project, fast-phased, and high-pressure environments • Strong experience in advanced packaging technologies: • 2.5D / 3D integration (e.g., interposers, chiplets) • Hands-on experience with EDA tools such as: • Cadence SIP / APD • Synopsys 3DICC or equivalent • Experience working with OSATs, foundries, and substrate vendors • Solid understanding of Signal Integrity and Power Integrity fundamentals ACADEMIC CREDENTIALS: • Bachelor’s or higher degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field LOCATION: Singapore #LI-MD1 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. THE ROLE: Help turn “possibility” into “reality” every day. At AMD, we push the boundaries of what is possible by delivering innovative, high-performance computing solutions across data center, AI, and advanced packaging technologies. We are seeking a highly experienced SMTS Package Design Engineer to support complex package design execution. This role requires a self-driven technical expert who thrives in a fast-paced, dynamic, and high-pressure environment, and can deliver high-quality designs with speed, precision, and scalability. The successful candidate will play a key role in advancing AMD’s packaging methodologies by leveraging AI-driven design techniques, automation, and next-generation workflows to address the increasing complexity of heterogeneous integration and advanced packaging architectures. THE PERSON: The ideal candidate is an experienced package or silicon physical designer who: • Demonstrates strong ownership and accountability across multiple programs • Excels in fast-phase execution environments with competing priorities • Applies AI/ML and automation to improve design productivity and quality • Operates with minimal supervision while influencing cross-functional teams • Balances deep technical expertise with strong collaboration and communication skills KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: Design Execution & Technical Leadership • Lead end-to-end package design execution for complex products, ensuring performance, cost, quality, and schedule targets are met • Handle multiple concurrent design programs in a fast-paced and high-pressure environment • Develop substrate layouts, bump maps, and interposer designs for advanced packaging (2.5D/3D, chiplet-based architectures) • Drive design decisions through close collaboration with SI/PI, mechanical, and SOC teams Cross-Functional Collaboration • Partner with internal engineering teams, OSATs, and substrate suppliers to deliver optimized solutions • Interface with stakeholders to communicate design status, risks, and mitigation strategies • Contribute to design reviews, signoff readiness, and tapeout processes Methodology & Continuous Improvement • Define and enhance package design methodologies, flows, and best practices • Drive improvements in layout efficiency, reuse, and design standardization • Mentor junior engineers and promote engineering excellence across the team PREFERRED EXPERIENCES: • Experience in designing complex substrate design or Silicon Bridge or Interposers • Proven ability to execute in multi-project, fast-phased, and high-pressure environments • Strong experience in advanced packaging technologies: • 2.5D / 3D integration (e.g., interposers, chiplets) • Hands-on experience with EDA tools such as: • Cadence SIP / APD • Synopsys 3DICC or equivalent • Experience working with OSATs, foundries, and substrate vendors • Solid understanding of Signal Integrity and Power Integrity fundamentals ACADEMIC CREDENTIALS: • Bachelor’s or higher degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field LOCATION: Singapore #LI-MD1 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.