Principal Physical Design Lead - CPU

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. PMTS Silicon Design Engineer THE ROLE: The position will involve working with a very experienced CPU physical design team. The person is responsible for delivering the physical design of critical CPU units to meet challenging goals for frequency, power, and other design requirements for AMD's next-generation processors in a fast-paced environment with cutting-edge technology. THE PERSON: Engineer with a good attitude, strong analytical skills, effective communication, and excellent problem-solving abilities. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: • Own critical CPU units and drive to convergence from RTL-to-GDSII - synthesis, floor-planning, place and route, timing closure, and signoff • Understand the micro-architecture to perform feasibility studies on performance, power, and area (PPA) tradeoffs for design closure. • Develop and improve physical design methodologies and customize recipes across various implementation steps to optimize PPA. • Implement floor plan, synthesis, placement, CTS, Timing Closure, Routing, Extraction, Physical Verification (DRC & LVS), EM/IR and signoff. • Handling different PNR tools - Synopsys fusion compiler, Cadence, PrimeTime, StarRC, Calibre, Apache Redhawk PREFERRED EXPERIENCE: • 16+ years of professional experience in physical design, preferably with high-performance designs. • Must have closed high-performance IPs- CPU/GPU/DPU/memory controller, etc. • Strong experience with tools for logic synthesis, place and route, timing analysis, and design checks for physical and electrical quality; familiarity with tools for schematics, layout, and circuit/logic simulation • Versatility with scripts to automate design flow - Perl/Tcl/Python • Strong communication skills, ability to multi-task across projects, and work with geographically spread out teams • Experience in advanced sub 7nm nodes • Excellent physical design and timing background. • A good understanding of computer architecture is preferred. • Strong analytical/problem-solving skills and pronounced attention to detail. ACADEMIC CREDENTIALS: • Qualification: Bachelors or Masters in Electronics/Electrical Engineering #LI-RR1 #LI-Hybrid CTERR1 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. PMTS Silicon Design Engineer THE ROLE: The position will involve working with a very experienced CPU physical design team. The person is responsible for delivering the physical design of critical CPU units to meet challenging goals for frequency, power, and other design requirements for AMD's next-generation processors in a fast-paced environment with cutting-edge technology. THE PERSON: Engineer with a good attitude, strong analytical skills, effective communication, and excellent problem-solving abilities. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: • Own critical CPU units and drive to convergence from RTL-to-GDSII - synthesis, floor-planning, place and route, timing closure, and signoff • Understand the micro-architecture to perform feasibility studies on performance, power, and area (PPA) tradeoffs for design closure. • Develop and improve physical design methodologies and customize recipes across various implementation steps to optimize PPA. • Implement floor plan, synthesis, placement, CTS, Timing Closure, Routing, Extraction, Physical Verification (DRC & LVS), EM/IR and signoff. • Handling different PNR tools - Synopsys fusion compiler, Cadence, PrimeTime, StarRC, Calibre, Apache Redhawk PREFERRED EXPERIENCE: • 16+ years of professional experience in physical design, preferably with high-performance designs. • Must have closed high-performance IPs- CPU/GPU/DPU/memory controller, etc. • Strong experience with tools for logic synthesis, place and route, timing analysis, and design checks for physical and electrical quality; familiarity with tools for schematics, layout, and circuit/logic simulation • Versatility with scripts to automate design flow - Perl/Tcl/Python • Strong communication skills, ability to multi-task across projects, and work with geographically spread out teams • Experience in advanced sub 7nm nodes • Excellent physical design and timing background. • A good understanding of computer architecture is preferred. • Strong analytical/problem-solving skills and pronounced attention to detail. ACADEMIC CREDENTIALS: • Qualification: Bachelors or Masters in Electronics/Electrical Engineering #LI-RR1 #LI-Hybrid CTERR1 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.